Teri Elkins
The enjoyment and reward I receive from teaching
driver education is participating in the
improvement and development of the student
as they are
learning to drive. I see them evolve often
from being timid and frightened to having a measure
of confidence and skill at the end of Segment
I, driver education. It is also rewarding
to get to know the parents and have them
closely
involved in their teen's progress. Lastly,
I thoroughly enjoy when graduates of mine
show me their driver's license, share with
me some
of their driving experiences, and often attribute
credit to me for obtaining their driving
privilege.
Michelle & Randy
Freeman
We are so fortunate to have the opportunity
to work with so many great teens at such
an exciting time in their lives. Using our
influence
as a driver education instructors, we attempt
to make the most of this brief opportunity
by energetically and enthusiastically teaching
teens the importance of driving responsibly
and defensively. It is satisfying and rewarding
to us to be involved in that part of a teenager's
life and to teach an important skill they
will use the rest of their lives.
Getting to know each teen on an individual
basis has also meant a lot to us.
Mike Roder
What's more satisfying for a teacher than
teaching teens who want to learn? Getting
to know each
driver and using the influence I have to
impact his or her driving attitudes and skills
is
important to me. Meeting and talking with
drivers from around the world who need a
road test
is very interesting; after each road test,
I make sure to give feedback to each driver
to help them be a safer, more defensive driver
on the road.
Jim
Hyde
It is my goal to teach teens to drive with safety and courtesy, with good skills
and habits. It is my privilege to teach tens and hopefully make an impact on
the way they will drive.
John Sharrock
As a driver education instructor I have found
that working with teens is both a rewarding
and challenging experience. Having the opportunity
to interact with teens has shown me that there
are many bright and talented teens in our communities.
I became a driver education instructor so that
I can have a positive and long-lasting impact
on new teen drivers. As a parent of two, I
understand the importance that driver education
has on helping new drivers practice safe driving
as they begin this new experience. People often
say that they never forget their driver education
instructor. I want to do my best to make sure
that driver education is one of the best classes
they have ever taken; that what they have learned
from me serves them well the rest of their
life, and that it is a good memory for them.
Alan
Vince
I interact with teenagers in many different
capacities: as a driver education instructor,
a substitute teacher, a soccer coach, and a
soccer referee. In my role as a driver education
instructor, my goal is to teach and train students
to become the safest and most defensive driver
on the road with each driving lesson we have
together. In the classroom, I look for innovative
ways to teach which involve many hands-on methods.
I have always enjoyed working with teens and
teaching them to drive is very rewarding.
Sharon
Jenkins
Teaching teens to drive responsibly and safely
is so important. Our future drivers need to
be informed and prepared to handle situations
on today's roadways. It is my great pleasure
to be a part of such an important time in their
lives. Making a difference with each student
is my number one goal.
