About Us
LearnH2O is an online training tool focused on the needs of drinking water and wastewater professionals. The goal is to provide quality online education at a reasonable cost. LearnH2O courses fulfill various training needs without some of the headaches of an in-person or live class—no schedule conflicts, no travel, and best of all, learn at your own pace.
The dedicated staff of LearnH2O are focused on providing you with the best online learning experience. This includes providing a wide variety of classes on important topics and an easy learning experience. What sets LearnH2O apart from other online learning platforms is the personal touch. If you need help with a lesson, have technical difficulty, or have any other questions, help is only a phone call or email away.
LearnH2O is a product of The Pennsylvania Rural Water Association. PRWA has served Pennsylvania’s water and wastewater utilities with onsite technical assistance, classroom training, virtual training, and various other products and services since 1986. Learn more about PRWA and meet our staff.
The LearnH2O Team and contact information below.
Joel Jordan
Director of Education
Cell: (814) 360-4077
[email protected]
Joel has been employed with PA Rural Water since 1997 and is currently the Director of Education. Previously, he held the position of Source Water Protection Program Manager and Specialist. Prior to PRWA, he worked as a Sanitarian and Regional Trainer for the PADEP/DEP Northwest Region and at a small-town water/wastewater system in the midwest. Joel’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Illinois-Urbana, Secondary Education Certification from Slippery Rock University and GIS certification from Penn State World Campus. Joel is a Certified PaWarn First Responder.
Stacey Walker
Director of Training & Events
Office: (800) 653-7792 x 108
Cell: (814) 359-8630
[email protected]
Stacey has been employed with PA Rural Water since 2011 and is the Director of Training & Events. Stacey’s roles include manager of office staff, scheduling of all training classes, conferences and events hosted by PRWA and certifications exams.
Tom Goehring
Wastewater Manager / Trainer
Cell: (814) 360-4079
[email protected]
Tom has been employed with PA Rural Water since 2013 and is currently the Wastewater Manager and Wastewater Trainer. Tom started in the wastewater field in 1994 performing plant operations, laboratory DMR and process control testing, and collection system management. He also spent several years with an engineering firm performing environmental work and five years with the State of West Virginia assisting utilities with proper managerial and financial practices. He currently holds a Class A,E 1,2,3,4,5 wastewater license in Pennsylvania and a Class IV wastewater license in West Virginia.
Rebecca Holler
Training Technician
Cell: (814) 424-5339
[email protected]
Rebecca has been employed with PA Rural Water since 2020 and is a Training Technician. Rebecca spent most of her professional life working with non-profits and county government in various environmental fields. She has assisted with various stormwater related projects from design to funding. Additionally, she has served on the board of PA Environmental Educators and has provided training to many diverse audiences. She has worked with many small organizations helping them to grow, meet regulations and accomplish their goals.
Jeff Martin
Controller, IT Specialist
Office: (800) 653-7792 x 106
Cell: (814) 574-7957
[email protected]
Jeff has been employed with PA Rural Water since 2002 and is currently the Controller and IT Specialist. Jeff’s roles include accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, program and contract reporting, database administration, webmaster, and project management. Jeff graduated from PSU with a degree in Agricultural Science. His previous experience includes collegiate missions, and computer programming for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Bank of Paris.