meet our instructors
Our instructors are passionate about sharing the benefits of martial arts with students of all ages.
Each brings valuable experience, a positive attitude, and a commitment to helping students learn and grow.
At Excel Taekwondo, we strive to maintain a supportive, encouraging environment where everyone can build confidence, discipline, and life skills through training.
Tim scott
Owner & Lead Instructor
Heather Scott
Master Instructor / Owner
Nathan Paladino
Head Instructor
Elissa Fertitta
Program Director and Office Administrator
about the instructors
Tim Scott
Tim Scott is a 6th-degree black belt and has been training in Martial arts for over 30 years. He has a passion to create leaders in our community that will use martial arts to reach their potential. Tim is a certified National speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell and Dave Ramsey teams and loves to help entrepreneurs take their businesses and their lives to the next level. Along with being a Master in Taekwondo Tim holds belts in Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga.
Heather Scott
Heather Scott is a 20 year practitioner of martial arts and a registered nurse. She loves helping families become closer through martial arts and leadership training. Along with being a 4th degree Master in Taekwondo she also holds belts in Jiu Jitsu and certificates in Krav Maga.
Nathan Paladino
Nathan Paladino is our dynamic and charismatic head instructor. He is a 1st degree Black Belt and has been doing martial arts for over 5 years. He is extremely talented in Instructing, competition and Demonstration Team.
Nathan Paladino
Ms. Elissa is an intricate part of the Excel Team. She is our Program Director and Office administrator. She is a 3rd Degree Black Belt who is talented with traditional martial arts and connecting with people. Her and her family have been involved with Excel Taekwondo for over 9 years and are thriving.