We are "Meeting tomorrow’s educational needs today."

Platinum Educational Group a company dedicated to providing high quality services and products to educators and students around the globe. Founded in 2002, Platinum remains committed to improving the way YOU do business. From keynote general sessions to one-on-one tutoring, our level of expertise is just what your group is looking for. Whether you need an instructor workshop or ready-made final exams, Platinum can help.

Doug Smith

Doug is a co-founder of Platinum Educational Group. He is a licensed Paramedic and Instructor Coordinator in the state of Michigan and has been involved in EMS for over 20 years. Doug has a Master’s Degree in Education and has taught numerous instructor classes. He is involved as a committee chair for the National Association of EMS Educators and has spoken at numerous State and National Conferences. He is also the past president of the State of Michigan EMS Instructor Coordinators and was the 2003 EMT of the year for the State of Michigan

Thomas Gottschalk

Tom is a co-founder of Platinum Educational Group. He is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and a licensed Instructor Coordinator in the state of Michigan. He has been involved in EMS as a practitioner and instructor for over 15 years. He is regional faculty for the American Heart Association, Basic Trauma Life Support instructor and is also certified as a Critical Care Paramedic for both pediatrics and adults. He is a previous National Star of Life recipient and is very involved in safe driving programs throughout the US.

Leslie Hall

Leslie is the National Sales Director for Platinum Educational Group.  She has worked in EMS since 2007 as Director of the Huron-Sanilac EMS Network.  Leslie has a degree in Public Health Education, and has worked in sales and marketing in the health care arena for more than 15 years.