Why Choose ND Coffee School?
Our classes are engaging, hands-on, and built around experiential learning—so you don’t just learn, you do. With over 18 years of real-world coffee industry experience, we offer a comprehensive program that covers coffee business planning, day-to-day management, and the leadership skills needed to build and sustain a successful local coffeehouse.
Meet your Trainer
Sandi Luck
Dr. Sandi Luck brings together a passion for coffee and a lifelong love of teaching. An entrepreneur for over 15 years and a former University of North Dakota professor, she founded Bully Brew Coffee and grew it into multiple locations, along with ND Coffee Roastery, which supplies coffee to Bully Brew and white-label partners. After retiring from UND, launching ND Coffee School was a natural next step—allowing Sandi to continue educating, mentoring, and guiding others alongside her leadership team as they build confidence and clarity in the coffee industry.
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Becky Rice
Becky Rice is the Chief Sales Officer at ND Coffee Roastery, bringing hands-on experience from both retail operations and wholesale sales. She began her journey with the company in 2021 as a manager at the Hallock location, where she gained deep insight into running a successful small-town coffeehouse. Becky later transitioned into sales, combining her operational expertise with a strong understanding of coffee, customer relationships, and business growth. Today, she works closely with wholesale partners and small businesses, helping them navigate coffee sourcing, product selection, and long-term success.
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Shelby Pockett
Shelby Pockett is the Lead Trainer for ND Coffee School, bringing years of hands-on coffeehouse experience into the classroom. She began her career managing a high-volume coffeehouse in Fargo before helping launch and operate a new coffeehouse in a small-town community. Shelby now serves as the espresso trainer for ND Coffee School, where she teaches espresso extraction, milk steaming, bar flow, equipment maintenance, and how to effectively train baristas. Her strength lies in translating daily coffee shop operations into clear, repeatable systems that set teams up for success.
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