Leading the way in Driver Education
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Passion
Hello, my name is Kim Ayers. Together with my husband Jim, we are proud to be in year 10 of serving the North Shore community.
Together, we exceed 19 years of experience as RMV licensed instructors.
Let me share with you, how StreetSmart was born.
Years ago, I took a job teaching teens to drive. I immediately discovered that I not only enjoyed teaching, but I really liked working with teens. (It didn't hurt that I wasn't at all flustered by merging onto a highway with an unskilled driver!)
As I became more at ease with this age group, my students started to talk.....and I listen when teens talk. Some of what I heard alarmed me, so.....
I did some research, and found frightening facts that made me fear for the safety of my students - other people's children! I won't bore you with statistics here (but feel free to call me anytime!).
Teens often make destructive decisions and have been crashing at an alarming rate.
My passion was awakened & I began my crusade while employed elsewhere - although I learned that I could be more effective if I had the ability to design my own curriculum, train students under my own standards, hire and train my own staff, and much more!
I sought the guidance and training of highly regarded traffic safety professionals to assist me in my endeavor, and formed a board of advisors who were dedicated to the same cause.
StreetSmart was born.
Committment
We continue to evolve. Here's a snapshot of who we are!
- Almost 4,000 students trained under StreetSmart's high standards
- Within a few short months, ALL teens who earn their learner's permits will receive a "Parent Guide". Check out the "acknowledgment" page. We are proud to have assisted in the creation of this important training guide.
- 4 years as board member of the PDEA (Professional Driver Educator Assoc.)
- Featured presenter at industry conference (New England Traffic Safety Education Assoc.)
- Owner trained as an 'advanced driver skills' instructor
- Instructor training curriculum exceeds RMV requirements -approved & licensed
- Worked with state legislature & RMV officials as JOL laws revamped
- Invited by RMV officials to participate in coalition for teen driver safety
- Partnership with Safe Roads Alliance & In Control Advanced Driver Training (details soon-including Safe Driving Expo!)
- City of Salem school bus drivers continuing education course provided 2004/05
- CPR/1st Aid certification classes incorporated
- State vendor for Mass Rehab Commission and Department of Mental Health
- ...and more
I am so proud to now have a dedicated staff of 12 who are equally as committed to making our roads safer for everyone. We have done a lot, but we won't stop here!
Stay tuned for more of our results oriented activities. Join us in our effort to change driver behavior and save lives!
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