Meet Sean White – Instructor Spotlight

Behind every transformative learning experience at HeatSpring is an expert instructor—and this particular instructor believes that great teaching is equal parts expertise and entertainment. 

While thousands of students have enjoyed his engaging lessons and quick wit through our online courses, the digital format means many never get to fully know the personality behind the screen. That’s why we’re launching our Instructor Spotlight series, where we’ll introduce you to the remarkable professionals who make our learning community truly special.

Say hello to Sean White!

Enrollments in Sean’s courses: 40,813

Most popular free course on HeatSpring: Introduction to Solar PV Design, Installation and Code 

Most popular paid course on HeatSpring: Solar PV Boot Camp + NABCEP PV Associate Exam Prep

One nice thing a student said about Sean’s courses on HeatSpring: “I passed my PVDS exam on my first try a couple of months ago. Just wanted to say this was a great course and I am very glad I found it. Your teaching style is engaging and easy to follow along. I actually laughed out loud a couple of times throughout the course which is not what I expected out of an online PV course.” – Chris

What advice would you give your younger self?

If I could go back, I would have run the bitcoin program for an hour in 2009.

What’s one quote you think about often?

Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.”

What was your first job in the industry?

My first full time job was working with Stuart Wentworth (inventor of Quickmount PV flashing) at Fidelity Roof Company. The two of us were the solar division. 

How many years have you been in the industry?

1997 part time

2008 full time

What are your hobbies?

Kids, sailing, history, gym

What’s a fun fact about you that your students don’t know?

I went to San Francisco Comedy College and my standup routine is my Solar Class.

What’s your favorite music at the moment?

Dark Star

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Salad (lots of variations)

What parting words would you like to share?

Enjoy whatever you are doing, learn a lot, make a difference, be nice, make friends with people with different views, don’t judge, be optimistic, spend your time with good positive people.