OUR INSTRUCTORS

Amy Gewecke:
Amy Gewecke is a managing broker, real estate educator, and passionate advocate for professional growth in the industry. Amy currently serves as the Education Director for Larabee School of Real Estate and is an approved instructor for pre-license and continuing education courses. She brings real-world experience, practical insight, and a commitment to elevating standards both in and out of the classroom. Amy is actively involved at all levels of the REALTORS® Assocation. Outside of real estate, Amy enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with loved ones, and playing board games with family and friends.

Deb Airola:
Deb has instructed for Larabee for over 5 years. She’s held an active real estate license since 2001, and is currently the Director of Education for a real estate brokerage firm. Deb has sold hundreds of homes and holds a multitude of professional designations, and since 2008, this includes the CRS designation from the National Association of REALTORS®, which is held by only 3% of all REALTORS®. Even with all her professional successes, Deb’s greatest thrill is watching the looks on her students faces when they finally grasp a real estate concept they thought they would never understand. Simplifying real estate for her students, is her most rewarding activity. After her students take their license exam, Debbie loves getting all their text messages stating, “I passed!”

Leighun Brabec:
Throughout Leighun’s Realtor ® career she has had the pleasure of being an agent, a leader, an educator and a mentor. Her primary focus has always been professionalism within the real estate industry. She strives to challenge those around her to improve themselves and encourages them to be better agents. Education is a top priority for her. She is consistently working behind the scenes at local, state, and national levels to gather information and facilitate changes to improve the way business is done in an ever changing industry.

Tami Lambie:
Tami brings diverse experience and a passion for education to her role as instructor. Her real estate journey began in title insurance and evolved through mortgage banking, where she served as a Mortgage Loan Officer. She has been licensed since 1996 and is currently a managing Broker. With a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a minor in Business Administration, Tami blends industry expertise with a strong foundation in teaching and leadership. For over a decade, Tami has been a cornerstone at Larabee, where she teaches pre-license courses, develops curriculum, leads continuing education classes, and mentors new agents as they launch their careers. Her dedication to guiding future professionals and her deep understanding of the real estate landscape make her a trusted leader and inspiring educator. Tami is passionate about helping others succeed and finds great joy in supporting new agents as they step into the exciting world of real estate.

Vern Sorensen:
Vern Sorensen brings a wealth of real-world experience to the classroom as an instructor at the Larabee School of Real Estate. With years of service as a successful managing broker, Vern has guided countless agents in building strong, sustainable real estate careers. His deep knowledge of industry practices, combined with a practical, mentorship-focused teaching style, empowers students with the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Vern is passionate about helping new and seasoned agents navigate the ever-changing real estate landscape and achieve their full potential.