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"FACULTY"
"Man in the black hat."

Mr. Bruce Richey, M.Div.             
"The Street Preacher"


Mr. Richey has worked in traffic safety for ten years, providing a unique blend of philosophical insight on our driving culture and psychological analysis of our driving behavior.  Because of his many years experience in youth counseling and intervention, he brings a one-of-a-kind expertise to bear on driver's ed.

Qualifications:    resumé 

     •  Certified Driving Instructor Trainer, WA Department of Licensing
     •  Registered Counselor
     •  Published Author
     •  Doctor of Philosophy, candidate, Florida State University, 1993-1997
     •  Master of Divinity, Family Counseling, Fuller Theological Seminary,
        1992
     •  Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Seattle Pacific University, 1986


Experience:

     •  Commercial Driving School Owner, 2004-present
     •  WA State Emergency Management Reservist Manager, 
         Lewis County Flood, 2006
     •  RED CROSS Hero Award, 2003
     •  Safety Officer & Supervisor, Seattle Pacific University, 
        1998-2003
     •  University Instructor, Florida State University, 1993-1996
     •  Intervention Specialist, Youth Director & Family Counselor,
        1987-1998


"Woman in Red"
Ms. Angela Richey, B.A.   "The Street Poet"

Ms. Richey has been a certified K-12 Teacher and has extensive experience working in the public and private school sectors.  Her charismatic blend of instructional savvy and heart-felt concern can be felt immediately by any of her teenage students making for a calming and reassuring drive-lesson experience.  Her unique spin on words offers students long-lasting reminders of driving safety tips that they can't help but recall later in their "solo" experiences.

Qualifications:

    •  Certified Driving Instructor Trainer, WA Department of Licensing
     •  Published Poet
     •  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Education, Seattle Pacific University,
        1989

Experience:

     •  Driving Instructor & School Manager, 2005-present
    •  Public School Teacher & Child Care Provider, 1989-2004
     •  Mother of Four  (1st-born achieved a 100% on her road test)


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