staff and instructors





Nonye Ononogbu is a licensed Illinois real estate broker and instructor who enjoys imparting knowledge and helping students gain the skills and knowledge to succeed. Using real life experiences and other strategies to facilitate learning in a fast-paced environment, students can be sure to leave her class feeling prepared to study for and pass the real estate exam and continue on to a successful career.

Danette Foster has closed over 2,000 real estate transactions in her 30+ year career. She has trained at the local, state, & national level and has been a Director of the Local Board of Realtors, as well as Chairman of the Grievance Committee. She has attained the highest level of education available through the Real Estate Board: Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI). She is passionate about teaching as she maintains an active role as a Realtor.

Derek McNeal considers it his role to provide each and every student with the tools, resources, and knowledge about the Real Estate industry. “I believe in you” summarizes Derek’s philosophy. He also effectively provides various test taking techniques and analysis to ensure a positive result in taking the state exam. Derek believes that it is the responsibility of the instructor to recognize, understand, and appreciate students’ needs.
