Meet our Instructors!
Our professional and experienced Team is dedicated to help guide your student through their driver's education journey.
Brad Burkhalter - Instructor
Hello, my name is Brad Burkalter. I reside in Kokomo, Indiana along with my wife Melissa, and our two sons A.J. and Bryan. After graduating from Indiana University in 1996, I accepted a teaching position within the Northwestern School Corporation. Currently, I am a Sixth Grade Teacher at Howard Elementary School. I completed my Driver’s Education Teaching Endorsement at Indiana State University and have loved teaching students how to drive since 2003.
Lester Beachy - Instructor
My Name is Lester Beachy. I live on a farm northeast of Kokomo. I have lived here most of my life. My wife is Lori and we have been married for 39 years. We have seven children and six grandchildren. I have been driving vehicles of one kind or another since I was 8 years old (tractors, loaders, cars , trucks) I received my Driver's Education Instructor credentials from Indiana State University in 2010. I enjoy meeting students from various backgrounds, helping them to understand the skills of driving.
Bart Miller - Instructor
Bart Miller has been a dedicated Driver’s Education instructor since 2007. He teaches PE and Health at Western School Corporations, where he has been for the past 18 years. He has over 25 years of high school coaching experience, coaching both boys’ and girls’ sports. Bart is happily married with two kids.
Gary Mumaw - Instructor
Gary has been a driver’s education instructor since 2013. Gary retired from the insurance industry where he worked as a Regional Risk Control Consultant. Gary is a charter member of the Northwestern High School Athletic Hall of Fame and a member of the Howard County Sports Hall of Fame for his Track and Cross-Country accomplishments at Northwestern High School and the University of Illinois. Gary is married to Nancy who is also a driver’s education instructor.
Nancy Mumaw - Instructor
Nancy has been a driver’s education instructor since 2013. She retired from teaching and coaching at Northwestern School Corporation. Nancy spends time with her family, traveling and playing pickleball. She enjoys reconnecting with former students through driver’s education. Nancy is married to Gary who is also an instructor.