Proud Provider of American Red Cross Health and Safety Training 
Proud Provider of American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Training 
Proud Provider of American Red Cross Basic Life Support (for Healthcare Providers) Training
Proud Provider of American Red Cross Caregiving Training

Tyler Erickson, Lead Instructor

Hi!  I'm Tyler Erickson.  I've been an elementary school teacher for over 20 years and have taught various classes for the Red Cross.  I am a Licensed Training Provider and, as such, am allowed to schedule and teach classes off-site. I love the convenience and level of comfort it provides the students and their families!  I've taught life-saving skills to thousands of students over the years! I also teach in-home classes; I'm licensed, insured, and am a certified teacher in Douglas County School District.  Feel free to ask for references.

A little bit about me:  I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up there and on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. I first attended college in Durango and have been in Colorado ever since!  I played volleyball at Fort Lewis, earned a second bachelor's degree from Metro State, and ended up teaching elementary Physical Education, Health and Wellness as a career.  Along the way, I coached volleyball, was a Park Ranger, a swim instructor, and a pool manager. I've always had 'fun' jobs, and they all required CPR/First Aid certification!
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                    INSTRUCTORS
         Kendall Bird, Judd Erickson

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I met my husband, Kent, at one such job, and we now live in Highlands Ranch and have two amazing sons.  Kent
enjoyed a 20+ year career working for the Denver Broncos, and I was blessed with the opportunities which that allowed. (My sons' favorite trip ever was the Pro Bowl in 2005 :)

After teaching and football, we decided to open our own
business.  BraveHeart CPR, LLC has evolved into providing safety-related training for students, coaches, teachers, parents, healthcare providers, or anyone who needs it.

When I'm not teaching, I can be found spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy reading, hiking, watching movies, and playing tennis. I spend a lot of time cheering at my sons' sporting events, including football and lacrosse.

BA Recreation/Dance Theatre Management, Fort Lewis College - Durango, CO
BA Physical Education K-12 (Biology), Metropolitan State University - Denver, CO
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Awarded Athletic Scholarship - Volleyball, FLC
Awarded Colorado Scholars Scholarship - Metro
Licensed Training Provider - American Red Cross
​Certificate of Merit - National Lifesaving Award recipient - American Red Cross

​Sue Raffa, Babysitting Instructor

Robert Erickson,
Director of Sales & Marketing 

Gayle Hayden, Class Coordinator

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Barb Heikoff, Attorney at Law
Outreach Coordinator - recruits community members to offer and engage in American Red Cross training for employees, clients, and community groups. Current projects: CPR/AED training programs for small business owners and attorney members of the Solo & Small Firm Section, Colorado Bar Association and Colorado Women Owned Law Firms.
​- Heikoff Law, LLC  303-947-4811


Hi Tyler and Gayle,
Thank you for teaching the Red Cross Babysitting class that was held at the HR library [yesterday]. Annika and Kersti really enjoyed it and said you were both great. They are now confident and can't wait to babysit. They've already taken business cards to neighbors and are proud that they are Red Cross certified. I think it makes a big difference to parents as well. They already have a job lined up for next week.
Thanks again and best regards,
  -Michele  K.

I've taken this [CPR] class several times before, and you were the best [Tyler]! Thank you!
     - STEM Teacher

Today I have my very first babysitting job. Thank you for preparing me.
   - K.S., student

Thank you Tyler!  It was a joy meeting you and I learned so much I can't tell you!  You were also very funny, and the 4 hour class went really quick! Thanks again, and I hope I see you soon!​
   - K.F., Teacher Training, STEM High

Thank you!!  They really enjoyed it!!  You are a ROCK STAR!!
​   - C.P., parent/private training group, Greenwood Village

Thanks Tyler!  She really enjoyed the class today.  She is sitting at the table trying to figure out a name for her business. Look forward to Part 2!
​   - T.P., parent

Thank you!!!  We all learned so much and you kept it interesting.  Everyone had great things to say.
​   - H.S., Organized a group training at home for nannies


​Thank you to our class sponsors:
UCHealth (Front Range) and 
Founders Eyecare (Castle Rock)

We are also proud to be the training partner of artSPARK Creative Studio
www.artsparkcreative.com

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Thanks for coming and doing the class [yesterday].  I am the guy with twins on the way...  My wife was happy with the skills that I demonstrated on one of our daughter's dolls.  I’m very glad to have had the chance for the training and appreciate the extra time on the infant stuff at the end!  I’m more comfortable about choking (more than anything) with the kiddo and the 2 on the way!
Many thanks again!  I really appreciate your time, energy, and enthusiasm.
​   - S.S., workplace training participant (and father of 1 + 2 on the way!)

  My daughter took your class last summer, and loved it!  She earned enough money to buy her own computer!  I'd like to sign my younger daughter up for a class.
    - M. D., parent
 
Thank you for teaching me all you could on how to be a good babysitter :)
    - A.S., student

As a coaching staff, our number one concern is player
safety. We teach our players to be prepared for any situation, and as a staff, we are responsible to do the same. Mrs. Erickson's instruction was professional and focused, and
was actually a fun experience. Thank you for your flexibility with our schedule. It was awesome!
    - MVHS Coach

Thanks so much! My child came back from class and couldn't wait to show me everything he learned! He really enjoyed his day with you all.
    -C. V., parent

 I have a daughter who would love to take this class... It is awesome that you advertised through the school and that this is so close for us. I've been meaning to sign my girls up for ages and have just never gotten around to looking for a course. This is terrific! Again, thank you for making this class
so easily available in Highlands Ranch.
    -T.G., parent

Hi Tyler, I wanted to thank you for such a great meeting yesterday!  The girls learned a lot and it was also very informative for myself and the other volunteers in attendance.  You were very well organized and the presentation, handouts and discussion items fit just right with what we were trying to accomplish.  We would also like to thank you for helping us to start our own troop first aid kit; we will continue to add items to it and make sure we have it available every meeting.  Thanks again!
​   - V.Y., Scout Troop Leader, Highlands Ranch

​Ms. Sue is an amazing instructor!  We are so thankful for the class [today].  Thank you for an informative and caring setting.  I am also thankful for the discount we got for two sibs.  The kids have thanked me numerous times for signing them up.
   - J.F., parent

​​Mrs. Erickson, I just wanted to relay how much [my daughter] enjoyed your class. She came home excited about what she had learned.  She was very concerned that we didn’t have a first aid kit for the car and she wanted one for when she starts babysitting. So of course we ordered two IMMEDIATELY through Amazon.  She also expressed how much the class improved her confidence on every level.  It was wonderful to see her excitement about what she learned.  Unfortunately, we couldn’t sign her up for the CPR class
because of other obligations, but please keep me on your mailing list as these come available.
Thank you again! Great job!  
​   - J. S., parent

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