Before I became an instructor, I taught all 3 of my teens how to drive. I understand how scary this can be - I didn't have a brake on the passenger side! While training my kids as a parent the task seemed frightening.
Then, an odd thing happened. I was strangely calm and the inner teacher in me emerged. As a result the experience was a pleasant one, and I enjoyed being able to share this moment with my kids. There was no stress during instruction and I realized that I may be good at teaching driving.
My philosophy is to treat each new teen driver as if they were my own. The experience should not be made stressful - there is enough stress in the world and learning to drive, while a huge responsibility, should also be a fun experience. With the right instructor, it can be.
I currently live in Sparta with my wife Karin, a 5th grade teacher at Helen Morgan School. We have three daughters (3D!) Emma, Jamie and Jessica.
Let's learn to drive together!
I am a happily married mother of four and live with my family in Rockaway. After many years working as a Detective in the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, I left my career to raise my family. Once my youngest started school, I began working as an Assistant Teacher at White Meadow Lake Preschool in Rockaway, and I currently work as a kindergarten Staff Assistant at Stony Brook Elementary School, also in Rockaway.
I love my job and working with kids. There is something so rewarding about a five year old starting the school year not knowing how to zip their jacket or use a scissor, and leaving 10 months later reading, writing and wise to the everyday happenings of grade school.
I happened upon this opportunity to become a driving instructor and immediately loved the idea and especially the challenge of teaching a life skill to "bigger" kids. Having three teenagers of my own, I've spent a lot of time in cars with them and their friends driving to and from an assortment of practices and activities. I've been through the driving school and permit process with two of my children and have seen the challenges they've faced, along with their successes. Many, many hours have been spent riding in the passenger seat while they practiced becoming great drivers. I look forward to sharing those experiences, along with my knowlege as an instructor, with new drivers.
My name is Frank Ciaburri and I have been a resident of Sparta for over 15 years. During my time in Sparta, I served as a Health and Physical Education teacher at Sparta High School, where I coached wrestling and girls lacrosse. In addition, I taught Driver's Ed in the school and also worked as a driving instructor giving lessons to dozens of students. Currently, I am the building principal at Sparta Middle School. In addition to my involvement in the schools, I was a board member and coach for Sparta Youth Softball for over 7 years, a Sparta Rec soccer coach, and currently a coach for my son's Sparta PAL basketball team.
When I am not driving at school, or coaching, you may find me hanging with my wife and three kids at the shore, on our boat, or at home. I enjoy watching and playing mostly all sports, but I love baseball, golf and football. I enjoy being outside, hiking, woodworking, and being with family and frinds.
I have a passion for teaching and working with children of all ages. I enjoy connecting with them and learning about each student that I work with. Their excitement about learning something new and being a part of the milestone of recieving their driver's license is both inspiring and rewarding. For these reasons, I am excited to join the team of drivers at 3D Driving School.
I have been in the culinary field since graduating Sussex Tech in 2001. I have worked in private restaurants and bakeries as well as commercial processing facilities. For the past six years I have been a Business Development Manager with an international food broker, covering the NY Metro market area.
Outside of my daytime job I was also an Uber driver for the past three years, mainly driving the party crowds around on Friday and Saturday nights. I offered a service of getting customer home safely after a fun night out, and that is something I took great pride in. I went as far as setting my car up as mobile karaoke experience and my passengers LOVED IT! I have always lived by the philosophy, you only get out what you put in, and to always take pride in your work.
Mike Rennie asked me to work with him as a driving instructor and I jumped at the chance to learn something new. I have been working with Mike for over a year now and have had the privilege and honor to train dozens of young students already. I love the interaction and time spent with each student, as each day is new and exciting for both of us!
I live in Sparta with my wife Jenn. We started a family toy drive in 2016 for children battling cancer through the Tomorrows Children’s Fund at Hackensack University Hospital. I have been able to use my platform as Santa during the holidays to not only bring the magic and joy of Christmas to local families, but to help grow our toy drive every year. It is so rewarding when we unload a van full of toys knowing that they are going to these little warriors, and will help brighten their day!
