Meet Your Instructor’s

Mark Schaefer
Mark SchaeferInstructor & Trainer
Mark has been maintained his CPR certification for over 37 years and has been teaching CPR and First Aid courses in Colorado, Florida, and Minnesota for over 30 years. Mark has taught through the American Red Cross, Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI), and currently teaches through the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). He worked as a licensed school teacher for nearly 30 years in public, private, and correctional facilities. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Sciences in Special Education from University of Northern Colorado. Mark is also a certified PADI Open Water Diver. He began Simple CPR, LLC in 2005. Mark resides in Colorado Springs and offers classes throughout Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
Leslie Wolken
Leslie WolkenInstructor
Leslie has lived in the Pikes Peak area for 18 years. She taught English, reading, and special education classes at Palmer High School and Cheyenne Mountain High School before retiring from full-time teaching in 2021. Prior to becoming a public school teacher, she taught CPR and first aid for six years. Ensuring that all students successfully engage in education has been her driving motivation as an educator. She graduated from the University of Kansas and the University of Rhode Island with education degrees. Leslie is an outdoor enthusiast who can often be found hiking local trails or paddling on lakes in the region.

About Simple CPR

We are looking forward to seeing you in class. Our goal is to provide a fun, inviting atmosphere and teach you the skills you may use in an emergency. We want you to be prepared and practiced to prevent second-guessing should you ever need to utilize these skills.

Check out the calendar to see the current schedule of open classes. Large, small group, and private classes are available. Those looking for additional classes not seen on the calendar should call, text, or email below to create a class schedule. Please contact Mark with any questions you may have!

Testimonials

“I have taken multiple classes with Mark since I began working in childcare. The course is fun – you exchange a lot of stories while going over the material and practice on the mannequins. It’s a fun afternoon.”

STEPHANIE D.

“We went through the material quickly, and I felt like I learned so much, so fast. They had a lot of stories and examples so it was a really interesting class.”

LYNAE W.

“Learning with them gave me the confidence and knowledge to perform it in an emergency. I would highly recommend Mark Schaefer and Tracy O’Sullivan for taking such a serious topic and making it fun and easy to learn.”

LONI W.
“I have taken the class several times and found it to very educational, amusing, and lively. This was not your typical CPR class. It was way more enjoyable. I left class feeling confident in the skills that I was taught to use in real life situations.”
EILEEN S.

Former Clients

Simple CPR is proud to have worked with a wide range of former clients. From individuals, to childcare centers, to corporations, Simple CPR’s courses are for everyone. Here are a few businesses we have served:

  • Lockheed Martin

  • Hilton

  • Special Kids Special Families

  • Kids Crossing

  • Springs Waste Systems

  • Hope and Home

  • Stellar Care

  • Colorado Springs School

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