Meet the Instructors
Jay Childress was born in Roanoke, Virginia. He is the co-founder of the Roanoke Valley Driver Training School along with his wife, Nancy. Jay has retired from Roanoke City Schools after 33 years of service. He taught at James Madison Middle School for the past 27 years. While retired from teaching, he still serves as Madison's baseball coach. Jay has 30 years of experience as a driving instructor.
Jay received his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Radford University. He holds a Masters degree in Elementary Administration, also from Radford University.
Jay lives in Vinton, Virginia with his wife Nancy, and they have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter..
Lyle McLaren is from Washington, D.C. A teacher for 34 years, Lyle began his teaching career in Montgomery County. He has been teaching at Andrew Lewis Middle School in Salem for 28 years, teaching eighth grade English. While in the Salem School system, Lyle has coached football, basketball and softball. Lyle has been with Roanoke Valley Driver Training School for 16 years.
Lyle received his BA degree in Elementary Education from Virginia Tech. He holds a Masters degree in Elementary Education Administration from Radford University.
Lyle lives in Salem with his wife Teresa, and they have 2 daughters.
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Edgar Moser was born and raised in Giles County and has been teaching for 31 years. He has taught in Montgomery County, Roanoke County and at Roanoke Valley Christian School and has coached football, basketball, baseball and tennis. Edgar is currently in his 11th year teaching driver's education at Salem High School where he sponsors the Lookin' Out Club, a safe driving club for Salem students. He was voted the Virginia Association of Driver Education and Traffic Safety Teacher of the Year in 2005. Edgar has 16 years of experience teaching driver's education and has been with Roanoke Valley Driver Training School for 11 years.
Edgar received his AAS Degree from New River Community College; his BS degree in Business Education from Radford College; and State Certification to teach Health, PE, and Driver's Ed. from Emory & Henry College. He also holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Radford University and a second Masters Degree in Evangelism and Church Planting from Liberty University. Edgar also serves as pastor of Life Pointe Church in Roanoke City. Edgar lives in Roanoke with his wife Ginny, and they have one son Andy and daughter-in-law Ashley. |
Bob Sandy is from Mullens, West Virginia. He is a retired public school teacher, teaching 31 years at William Fleming, Salem, and Auburn High Schools. Bob has a wide background in coaching, including football and track. Bob has 23 years of experience as a driving instructor in public school systems and an additional 5 years of experience with the Roanoke Valley Driver Training School.
Bob received his BS in Biology from Concord College, where he played football, basketball and ran track. He holds Masters degrees in Secondary School Administration and School Counseling from Radford University.
Bob lives in Salem with his wife, Marylane. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
Jerry Scharnus grew up in Newport News, Virginia and served in the Army for 2 years. He retired from Salem City Schools with 35 years service. Jerry taught Health & Physical Education at James River and Patrick Henry High Schools, and taught 27 years at Salem High School. He coached Salem High School football, helping lead the Spartans to 6 state championships. Jerry has been teaching driver's education for 35 years and he's been with Roanoke Valley Driver Training School for 24 years.
Jerry received his BS degree in Health and Physical Education from Virginia Tech. He played football for Tech for 3 years, being voted the MVP-defensive player in 1972.
Jerry lives in Salem with his wife Diana. They have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.
