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Helping students reach beyond their limits

After spending seven years teaching in the classroom, BLE founder Brigitte Denton (Steinmetz) decided to take a break from the traditional classroom to pursue other interests in education. Her passion for the outdoors and experiential and inquiry-based learning led her to Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Classic freelance tutoring work and after-school science enrichment programs morphed into a custom home-school program for ski racers. Her experience swimming and playing water polo at the high school and collegiate levels provided first-hand knowledge of what it is like to juggle the numerous demands of the student-athlete.  With the help of her coaches and teachers, she acquired the skills needed to be successful in both arenas.

Brigitte’s vision has always been to use what her coaches and teachers taught her to “pay it forward” by passing on the life skills needed to succeed in today’s world and inspire others to be passionate about the outdoors. Through word of mouth, her work gained popularity, and in the fall of 2013, Beyond Limits Education, Inc. was officially born.

Since BLE’s inception, Brigitte has continued with her vision of “paying it forward” and has used her passion for EMS and education to develop BLE’s current educational programs and services.

WHY CHOOSE BEYOND LIMITS EDUCATION?

At Beyond Limits Education, we are more than just an educational institution. We are a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is clear: to cultivate leaders who think beyond conventional boundaries, embrace responsibility for our planet, and empower others to exceed their perceived limits. Founded by Brigitte Denton (Steinmetz) out of a fervent desire to challenge the status quo, our philosophy is rooted in the belief that every individual possesses untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. Guided by principles of integrity, inclusion, learning, accountability, passion, paying it forward, and stewardship, we create an environment where students thrive. We believe in teaching not just what to think, but how to think—nurturing critical thinking, resilience, and a lifelong love for learning. By choosing Beyond Limits Education, you’re not just choosing an educational institution; you are choosing a journey of limitless possibilities.

OUR VALUES

Beyond Limits Education seeks to develop leaders who will be able to problem solve by thinking outside the box, be a responsible steward of the planet, and help others reach beyond their limits.

Beyond Limits Education, Inc. was founded on the premise of helping students reach beyond their limits one day at a time. While teaching in the public education system, founder Brigitte Denton (Steinmetz), constantly ran into barricades set into place by adults who felt that students could not possibly reach for the stars. She persistently questioned “Why not?”

Lao Tzu once wrote, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”. Through Brigitte’s own growing process as a teacher, she noticed that if she provided a solid foundation for students to stand upon, there were no limits on what they could achieve.

Integrity

At BLE, we aim to “be real” by being transparent, honest, and loyal.

Inclusion

We do our best to abide by the Platinum Rule, which states, “Treat others the way they want to be treated”. We strive to build a positive learning environment by role modeling compassion, vulnerability, and active listening.

Learning

“The more you know the less you understand.” – Lao Tzu. A culture of humility and continuous exploration is a foundational principle of our success.

Accountability

Accepting responsibility for your actions (and inactions) builds trust and drives personal and professional growth.

Passion

Having a joy not just for the work itself but also the people around us, so that everyone can be bold, innovative, and creative.

Pay it Forward

Inspire others to be passionate about passing on their learnings and help others reach beyond their limits.

Stewardship

We strive to be a responsible steward of the planet and regularly review practices to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials.

Our Staff

BLE instructors excel at breaking down large topics into simple and easy to understand concepts. They practice what they teach. Many have years of experience working in both the medical field as well as in the outdoor education/guiding industry. Learners can expect information delivered in a number of ways meeting a variety of learning preferences. Hands-on practice through life-like drills is a core component to all BLE’s first aid, CPR, EMS, and wilderness medicine training.

SIERRA BOURNE, MD
SIERRA BOURNE, MDClinical Director
MD, ABEM
NATALIE BRECHTEL
NATALIE BRECHTELInstructor
EMT-B, WEMT, Functional Nutritional Therapist Practitioner
BRIGITTE DENTON
BRIGITTE DENTONFounder & Owner
SSTC in Biological Sciences w/CLAD, AEMT, WAEMT
COREY DENTON
COREY DENTONInstructor
EMT-B, WEMT
DAN FLYNN
DAN FLYNNInstructor
EMT-P, ALS, WALS
BETH WARNER
BETH WARNERInstructor
EMT-B, WEMT

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