Our Owner
Dina Giacomo
President, Driving School Association of NJ (DSANJ)
President of the Driving School Association of NJ and owner of Edison Driving School for over 32 years, Dina has a bachelor’s degree for Rutgers University. She is a state certified instructor and manages the daily operations of Edison Driving School. In addition to her obligation at the school, Dina has appointed seats on HTSPAC, Highway and Traffic Safety Policy Advisory Council and NJDEC, NJ Driver Education Committee. There are only two driving schools in the state that were asked to send a representative and she is honored to be one of them. Dina is part of a team of safety professionals that educate the public and advise the legislature in N.J. about all aspects of driver education. Many of the safe driving laws of today were hatched during these council meetings. “As parents, we provide all types of lessons for our children and spend hundreds of dollars on dance, sports, music and tutors. It shocks me when the first question a parent asks about my school is the price of the only lessons their child will take that can actually save their lives.”
Our Instructors
Joseph Giacomo
NJ State Certified Driver Education Teacher with over 30 years of experience, Joseph began his teaching career at St. Pius X High School in 1986. He later taught at Jersey City Regional Day School, working with many students with learning disabilities. Currently, Joseph serves as the Vice-President of the Driving School Association of NJ and teaches driver education theory at the Job Corps Center in Edison and Wardlaw-Hartridge School, alongside his role at Edison Driving School. He has dedicated his entire career to teaching the art of driving. “The mechanics of driving are relatively easy to teach; it is the understanding of the relationship between the driver, the road, the car, and safety that must be instilled in all new drivers,” says Joseph. He takes pride in developing one of the best driving schools in the state.
Richard Kondrk
Rich is a High School teacher at Colonia High School and also a football coach. Rich has a Master’s degree in education. He has the unique ability to relate to our 16-year-old students. Rich has been with our school for over 20 years. He returns to us each year after football season, and we cannot wait to have him back. Rich teaches predominately our high school students living in the Woodbridge, Clark, and Edison areas. Rich is very pleasant and calm and is able to put even the most nervous beginners at ease. Rich has a unique understanding of the high school aged student and is an asset to our school.
Michael Meagher
Mike is a teacher at Edison High School and also a basketball coach. He works for us after school and during the summer and has been teaching with us for over 10 years. We believe there is no better-qualified instructor than a high school teacher like Mike, who is familiar with the uniqueness of 16-year-olds through his daily encounters. He knows how to teach effectively and communicate his points efficiently and directly. Mike has completed defensive driving courses with us and is a valuable asset to our school. His relaxed and pleasant personality makes him an excellent instructor. Additionally, Mike is experienced in teaching students with learning disabilities, demonstrating patience and taking extra time to help his students become proficient drivers.
George Gatta
George G. has been an instructor at Edison Driving School for over 20 years. He performs his job with the utmost respect for his students and takes pride in transforming even the most apprehensive student driver into a proficient and safe motorist. George teaches not only our 16-year-old student programs but also helps reintroduce many older students to the road. He evaluates senior drivers and instructs students with ADHD, ADD, and Asperger’s Syndrome. George currently manages our program with the Center School in Raritan, a special school for children with emotional and psychological issues. His patience, understanding, and extensive knowledge of these students, combined with his expert driving instruction, have helped many achieve what was once thought impossible. Additionally, George is certified to administer the written and eye tests to his 16-year-old students.
George Martis
George M. has been an instructor at our school for over 20 years. Before joining Edison Driving School, George taught at A-1 Peck Driving School in North Jersey. Overall, he has 20 years of experience and can teach anyone to drive. His persistence and expertise make him the most requested instructor at our school. George works with many high school students and has a significant senior following. He is also an expert in teaching foreign students. His unique teaching techniques have turned many senior and foreign students into proficient drivers. George is always honest with his students and often spends extra time with parents or spouses, allowing them to observe his technique during lessons. Additionally, he is certified to administer the written and eye tests to his 16-year-old students. George is always upbeat, happy, and smiling. To relax, he enjoys spending as much time on the golf course as possible.
Scott Malecki
Scott has a degree in Political Science and is a full time employee at the Middlesex Family Court. Scott has the ability to understand the psychology behind successfully teaching a young adult. He brings his educational background and knowledge of our driving laws into each of his lessons. He works both Saturday and Sunday and we are very lucky to have him here at Edison Driving School. Scott has been with us for over 10 years. He is patient and kind and very enthusiastic about his role as a driving instructor. He is always smiling and optimistic. Scott understands that each student is unique and requires a personalized driving program.
Nick Ruta
Nick is a 5th grade teacher in Colonia and a football coach at Colonia High School. Having a certified teacher and high school coach on staff is invaluable. The patience and understanding that he shows his 5th grade students carry over during his driving instruction. Nick works for our school on weekends and during the summer. He has been with us for over 10 years and is an asset to our company. Nick has a very pleasant and easy going personality that he brings into the car and uses to put our students at ease.
Anthony Reinoso
Anthony is a Health and Physical Education teacher at Linden H.S., and also coaches football and Wrestling at the high school level. He has been with us for the past 4 summers and brings many years of Drivers Education to our school. He has over 20 years’ experience teaching Driver Education Theory in both the Woodbridge Township and Rahway School Districts as well as at Linden Public Schools. He is very proud of his work helping high school sophomores pass the N.J.State Knowledge Test. His outgoing personality makes our students look forward to their driving lessons as they learn techniques and the rules of the road.
Michael Fischer
Mike brings an extensive background in student development to our team, having worked in the school system since 2008. He specializes in working with students with learning disabilities and is passionate about teaching. Mike excels at providing even the most nervous students with quality, comprehensive, and thorough driving instruction. His extensive classroom experience makes him a valuable asset to our company. Mike is very accommodating and can provide lessons to students with challenging schedules. He is patient and kind, and he is dedicated to helping each student succeed behind the wheel.
Donald Leonard Jr
Donald’s background is in driver safety. In addition to working with Edison Driving School, Donald is also a truck driver safety instructor. He is responsible for reviewing dash cam video of his drivers and correcting their errors and teach them accident avoidance. We feel the Donald brings a unique set of skills to our family of instructors. He has over 20 years of experience in accident avoidance training and instruction. Donald also has a comprehensive understanding of the traffic and safely laws in our state. We are pleased to have him join our Edison Driving School Team.
Sean Barowski Jr.
Sean comes to us from Rutgers University. Sean, previously, acted as an instructional assistant at Somerville High School where he spent 2 years teaching all subjects to Somerville students. Sean also taught behind-the-wheel instruction for another driving school before coming to us. Sean is currently teaching driver education at Rutgers Prep. in Somerset while also acting as a driving instructor at our school. We are thrilled to have Sean as part of our driving school family. He brings years of teaching experience to our organization.
Justin Bukowiecki
Justin has several years of experience teaching behind-the-wheel driver education before joining our team. He brings exceptional teaching skills, patience, and a unique understanding of our driving regulations. Justin excels at working with the most nervous students and has maintained a perfect success record here at Edison Driving School. We are fortunate to have Justin as part of our driving school family. He also works with our second school, Accurate Driving School, and is actively involved in its expansion.
Peter Gulla
Pete is an experienced instructor who started with us over 20 years ago. He took a break and we are happy to say, he’s back! Pete is calm and well versed in NJ driving rules and regulations. Pete is always jovial and I believe his personality really helps put his students at ease. He truly enjoys teaching new drivers how to become responsible, safe and skilled. We are so happy that he decided to come back to us.
Bobby Shay
Bobby comes to us with years of experience. He is kind, personable and extremely knowledgeable. He tailor’s his lessons to fit each unique student. Bobby enjoys teaching and it shows in his many positive reviews from his students. We are thrilled he came over to our school and has become an invaluable addition to our driving school family.
Shawn Devlin
Shawn, a Rutgers University graduate, majored in business and played football. We are delighted to have him as part of our Edison Driving School family. Shawn excels in working with people; he is pleasant, organized, and kind. His laid-back, cheerful demeanor makes him a favorite among nervous new drivers. He enjoys teaching and is dedicated to making our students the best they can be on the road. With over 20 years of experience running his own business, Shawn brings a wealth of unique experiences to our school. We are thrilled to have him on our team.
Jason Victorino
Jason is a valued member of our full-time staff. He is cheerful, outgoing, energetic, and kind. Jason takes pride in his ability to instill confidence and awareness in his new drivers. He enjoys teaching and understands that by providing quality behind-the-wheel driver education, he is making a significant impact on his students’ lives. Jason’s goal is to ensure his students become competent and confident drivers.
JEREMY FISCHBEIN
Jeremy is an easygoing and friendly instructor! He has encountered various driving scenarios and uses those experiences to teach new drivers how to safely navigate the road. Jeremy instructs both beginner students and experienced drivers looking to improve their skills. We are delighted to have him as a member of Edison Driving School.
MICHAEL MALPICA
Michael is a full time instructor and we love having him on our staff. He is kind, calm and very personable. He takes the time to get to know his students and how to adapt the lesson to their needs. You can find Michael teaching many of our students at the Job Corp center in Edison, which is one of our largest federal contracts, as well as high school students and adults. In his spare time, Michael enjoys cycling, golfing and spending time with good friends.
