October 27, 2006 – Lakewood, Colorado -- The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) have hired Kim Seevers to serve as education director. She replaces Linda Crockett, who chose to pursue new interests after heading the associations’ education department for 13 years.

“Kim’s intimate knowledge of PSIA-AASI educational systems, products, and services—not to mention her strong work ethic—make her the ideal candidate for the position of national education director,” said PSIA-AASI Executive Director Mark Dorsey. “I couldn’t be more pleased that she stepped up to fill the position.”

 “I’m very excited about this opportunity to make a difference in ski and snowboard instruction on a national scale,” said Seevers. “Challenges motivate me. I look forward to helping create educational programs, materials, and certification processes that benefit the entire membership, and the industry.

Seevers most recently served as the program director and head ski team coach for the Adaptive Sports Foundation in Windham, New York. A veteran of PSIA-AASI, she earned her Alpine Level III certification in 1986, and became a division clinic leader and examiner 10 years later. Seevers was director of education and programs for PSIA-AASI's Eastern Division from 1998–2004, during which time she developed and implemented certification programs; participated in multiple strategic planning, certification, and education committees and task forces; authored several manuals, and served as a reviewer for numerous publications developed by the PSIA-AASI Education Foundation.

Prior to working with the PSIA-AASI Eastern Division, Seevers was the athletic director for the Grier School for Girls in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, from 1983–1998. She attended Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a master’s degree in physical education, with an emphasis in performance assessment.

PSIA-AASI President Ray Allard had high praise for Seevers’ qualifications while also expressing gratitude to her predecessor. “Linda Crockett led the education department with great skill for more than a decade, and I know Kim will continue that strong tradition,” said Allard.