STAFF

Brad Jacobs - Owner, Class Instructor, BTW Instructor

I taught middle school math for 33 years in the school districts of Francis Howell (St. Charles, Missouri), Vinton-Shellsburg, and Linn-Mar. I started instructing driver education in 2010 and in 2015 began ABC Driver Education and providing driver education for the Vinton-Shellsburg School District and now also in the CPU area.

I grew up on a farm and learned to drive tractors and a lot of equipment at an early age. I was taught to respect the equipment because as useful as they may be, if you don’t pay attention to safety things could go wrong quickly. The same is true for driving a vehicle on the road, but the difference is that there are so many more users. Even though we will have fun light moments in the process of learning, students becoming independent safe defensive drivers is my main goal.

Mark Nall - Class Instructor, BTW Instructor

I've been teaching high school level teaching Science (Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Anatomy).   In terms of driving, I first started learning when I was 12 with my dad by driving the local gravel roads and county blacktops.  Since then, I've had many many experiences in driving involving good and bad weather, high volume traffic and low volume traffic, city, residential, country, and so on.  I hope to be able to pass on all this experience as well.  As a Physics teacher, I hope to bring you a good understanding of the Physics behind how a car works and what can happen in accidents if safety equipment isn't used and also in the alcohol/drug education portion of the course.  

Class - I expect all students to be on time and to be respectful when we're conducting class.  There will be times when we're laughing and other times when we're very serious.  Overall, you should be taking class and driving experiences seriously.  My goal is for you all to enjoy the class, but also glean as much info from it about being a safe and defensive driver.  By the end, everyone should be able to tell me in their own way whether they a) Drive to live OR b) Live to drive and HOW they are going to do that.  I look forward to getting to meet and know you all.  

Matt Kingsbury - Class Instructor, BTW Instructor 

Experience

1999 - Nashua-Plainfield

2000 - 2005 Mississippi Bend AEA (Columbus Junction CSD)

Drivers Education Expectations

* Develop knowledge and understanding of driving concepts through discussion, classroom activities, assessments. 

* Practice and demonstrate driving skills from behind the wheel

* Develop a student's overall driving skills, attitude, knowledge to prepare a good driving citizen.

* Have students gain more experience to execute, process, operate a motor vehicle safely. 

Eric Rauch - BTW Instructor 

My name is Eric Rauch. I grew up in Central City and currently live just outside of Alburnett. My experience as a driver goes back to growing up on a farm and driving many different modes of transportation. I also spent 7 years on active duty in the United States Army. Previously, I have instructed CDL classes and worked for the IDOT providing drive tests for those trying to gain a driver's license or CDL. Currently, I am employed by the State of Iowa as a Weights & Measures Inspector. I also have a Teaching degree from Mount Mercy University in Social Sciences. 

I am married, have 5 children, and 2 granddaughters. I really enjoy the opportunity to teach young people as they gain their independence through driving. It is exciting to see their improvement as they progress through the course. I look forward to teaching your child to be a safe and courteous driver on the roads!