Jim Hallinan, Owner/Instructor

Email: jim@academydriving.org

Jim has been teaching Driver Education at Washington Township High School since 2001 and has also worked with the community as a teacher, instructor, coach, and youth mentor during that time. 

Mare Angeline, Instructor:

Mare comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry. Her years on the road gives her the quick reflexes, patience, and driving wisdom needed to be an extraordinary instructor. Mare is one our most requested instructors.

Alex is a Health and Phys Ed Teacher at Washington Township High School.  He has been working in the district and for Academy since 2013.  Alex also has experience as a baseball coach and youth mentor.  

Bo McKillop, Instructor:

Bo has been a Health, PE, and Driver Education Teacher at Woodbury High School since 2005, where he is the Assistant Football and Baseball Coach. He has been an amazing addition to the Academy team.  His patience and experience coaching and teaching make him a perfect fit for any student.

Additional Instructors:

Tyler Fruits:  Guidance Counselor in Clayton Public Schools.

Blaise Lacca:  20+ Years experience as an Instructor.

Gabe Caraballo:  Full Time Firefighter for the city of Camden.

Cathy Scott:  Sign Language Specialist, Bus Driver, and Instructor for Academy and the Queen of Patience.

Rocco Centrone: Retired Union Carpenter and one of our Academy Road Test Service Specialist!

Tom Saia:  Retired U.S. Postal Service and Academy Road Test Specialist!

Frank Venuto:  Teacher in Clayton Public Schools.