Driving Instructors 

Professional Overview

Owner Eric Shaffer brings 12 years of experience teaching driver education throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, along with 11 years of high school teaching experience. He has taught high school during the day for the past 11 years and continues in that role, bringing strong classroom management skills, educational expertise, and a student‑centered approach to his driver education instruction. His teaching style focuses on positive reinforcement, building confidence behind the wheel, and developing safe, responsible drivers fully prepared for the Pennsylvania state driving exam.

Qualifications & Experience

Driver Education Instructor

• Provides behind‑the‑wheel instruction to high school students

• Teaches Driver Theory in classroom settings

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certified Driving Instructor

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing students for success on the Pennsylvania state driver’s exam

• Ensuring the safety and well‑being of all students during on‑road instruction

• Delivering structured, supportive lessons that build strong driving habits

• Assessing student readiness and providing constructive feedback

James Koontz brings 5 years of experience teaching driver education throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, along with 11 years of teaching experience in both elementary and high school settings. He continues to teach high school during the day, bringing strong classroom management skills, educational expertise, and a student‑centered approach to his driver education instruction. His teaching style focuses on positive reinforcement, building confidence behind the wheel, and developing safe, responsible drivers fully prepared for the Pennsylvania state driving exam.

Qualifications & Experience

Driver Education Instructor

• Provides behind‑the‑wheel instruction to high school students

• Teaches Driver Theory in classroom settings

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certified Driving Instructor