ND Coffee School

Coffee School: where it’s all work and absolutely no play...(okay, okay, totally kidding). Yes, we dial in espresso, talk extraction, and get nerdy about beans, but we also laugh a lot, taste amazing coffee, and have a genuinely great time doing it. It’s the perfect mix of learning, hands-on practice, and connecting with fellow coffee lovers. And if you’re into the business side of coffee, we’ve got you covered there too. We dig into the numbers, margins, and real-world insights to help you actually make it work (because great coffee is one thing… running a successful coffee business is another). If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your coffee game (or just want an excuse to drink a lot of really good coffee with cool people), this is your sign

📅 Next class: May 27-29
🎓 Come curious. Leave caffeinated, confident, and maybe even a little more business-savvy.

One spot left—don’t miss out!

Our next Owners’ Development Class is May 27–29! Join Becky for a hands-on session all about brewing methods. We’ll dive into the pour-over technique and train your palate to spot every flavor note in your coffee, so your customers taste the love in every cup.
Perfect for leveling up your menu, impressing your regulars, and sharpening your team’s skills. Bring your curiosity… and maybe a refill!

Last week, Trent and Emily from Skor & Pour packed their bags and headed off to coffee school ☕️
Talk about a team that’s all in! From dialing in espresso and refining milk texture to sharpening their tasting skills, they showed up ready to learn and elevate their craft. When owners and managers invest in growing their knowledge, it makes a difference in every single cup.

Skor & Pour isn’t just serving coffee, they’re committed to serving it exceptionally well. We’re so proud of this crew for putting in the work and bringing that passion back to our community!

We still have a little room left in our upcoming Coffee School session, Feb 11–13 ☕️

If you’ve been thinking about sharpening your skills, learning more about coffee from crop to cup, or just diving deeper into the craft, this is your sign. We’d love to welcome a couple more students into this next class before we kick things off next week.

Spots are limited, so reach out soon if you want to join us, we’d love to have you!

Our latest Coffee School crew got to jump behind the espresso bar for hands-on barista training with our rockstar Training Director, Shelby! From dialing in shots to perfecting pours, they were learning all the good stuff. We love watching coffee confidence grow!

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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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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Meet your Trainer
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.

Next class Feb 11-13