My name is Dallas Forester and together with Chad Arnell am an original founder of Excel Driving Academy, now Excel Driving with our web address included in our name www.XLdriving.com for easy website access. My wife and I, along with our three daughters love the great state of Idaho and plan to be here for years to come. We welcome you to take a class with Excel and notice the difference in our program. My background is in Business and Education with strong emphasis on technology. I have a B.S. in business from NNU, as well as undergraduate work in education at BSU. Together our team will provide you Idaho's finest opportunity to a life time of reduced risk driving. See you in class! 2008-03-03T04:05:12+00:00 1 Dallas Forester 2009-02-20T04:50:59+00:00 Hello! I have 8 years experience as an owner and instructor at Excel-XLdriving.com. I have been a Spanish teacher for 11 years. I earned a B.A. in Spanish and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Boise State University. It is a pleasure for me to work with the other talented driving instructors at Excel to provide the Treasure Valley with the best teen driver's training in Idaho! Prior to becoming and educator, I traveled extensively throughout Central and South America. I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for two years. I also lived in Santiago, Chile and I have traveled through the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico 6 times. I love the Spanish language and culture! I am married with two energetic children. I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking and fishing with my son, running, watching movies, working with the guys and gals of Excel and traveling to Latin America. Welcome to Excel! I look forward to teaching you! 2008-05-01T04:26:28+00:00 3 Chad Arnell 2009-11-23T01:51:03+00:00 Hello! My name is Christy. I love being part of the Excel team! When I'm not instructing for Excel, I teach advanced Spanish at Eagle High School. I enjoy spending time with my husband and two sons. We enjoy playing softball, traveling and spending time at our family cabin in McCall. I look forward to instructing you! 2008-06-12T03:16:26+00:00 4 Christy Bertagnolli 2008-06-29T15:35:55+00:00 My name is Steven Curl and I have had the privilege of being an Idaho Educator for the past thirteen years. My present teaching position is at Lake Hazel Middle School where I teach Eighth Grade Physical Science and Astronomy. In 2004, I was hired by Excel Driving Academy as an instructor. Before my employment, I had prior experience as a Meridian School District Driver’s Education Instructor. I have both in the car and classroom experience. During the past five years, I have found that working with Chad, Dallas, and all the young drivers who have participated in Excel, to be an exceptionally positive experience. I am looking forward to many more good years as a driver’s education instructor with the best driver’s education program in the state of Idaho! 2008-06-12T03:17:27+00:00 5 Steve Curl 2009-09-05T18:11:26+00:00 My name is Andy Pence. I have been with Excel since 2002! It is fun being a part of a team that prides itself in providing excellence in driving instruction for teens. I have a bachelors degree in Spanish and Secondary Education, and a Masters in Educational Administration from NNU. I have taught at the Meridian Technical Charter School for 6 years. I am married to my beautiful wife Mary and we have two very energetic daughters. We enjoy traveling to Central America where I lived for two years, and spending time in the Yucatan Peninsula traveling with students and parents. We also enjoy spending time with our friends and family in the great outdoors of Idaho! Welcome to Excel! You'll love our program!!! 2008-06-12T03:18:09+00:00 7 Andy Pence 2009-10-29T02:12:15+00:00 Hi, my name is Chance Wilson and I have worked for Excel for 3 years. I teach Keyboarding and Computer Applications at Lowell Scott Middle School, and have worked there for 13 years. I have a beautiful wife, Crystal, and three great kids. Besides education and my family, my main interests are football and airplanes, particularly World War II warbirds. I look forward to working with you in the future! 2008-06-18T21:07:12+00:00 8 Chance Wilson 2009-10-29T02:11:32+00:00 My name is Jason Meyers. I teach the Gifted and Talented program at Lowell Scott Middle. I have been with Excel Driving Academy for 4 years. I am married and have 4 very cute kids. I love to spend time in the outdoors with my family. Welcome to Excel! You are going to love our program!!! 2008-06-21T04:37:30+00:00 9 Jason Meyers 2009-09-05T18:12:41+00:00 I started teaching Driver's Education the spring of 2007 with Excel. My primary job is that of a science teacher and wrestling coach at Lowell Scott Middle School. I am married to a beautiful woman, Alycia, and have the cutest daughter in the world named Norah. In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities and occasional exercise. My favorite food is pizza and I like Twix and Kit Kats (in case you need to get in good with me). 2008-06-21T04:37:58+00:00 10 Jeremy Thompson 2008-06-21T04:39:29+00:00 I am currently a teacher at Lowell Scott Middle School where I teach P.E. I have been at Lowell Scott for 6 years and I was at Sawtooth Middle School for one year. I have taught many different subjects in my short career and enjoy P.E. the most. I love the outdoors and I am very active in the community. In my free time I like to run. I played soccer in college and began running after college. I have competed in nine marathons and recently completed another one in May of 2009. Staying healthy is a major priority in my life and I love to exercise. I also love spending time with my family. Welcome to a program that takes pride in our instruction! 2008-06-21T04:40:28+00:00 11 Trevor Stoneberg 2009-10-29T02:14:10+00:00 Hello! My name is Ed Aronson and I came on board the Excel Team in the Fall of 2008. Prior to Excel, I taught driver's education for 8 years on Texas and I have been involved in education for over 35 years. I have a Masters and Specialist Degree in Administration and currently teach Algebra and Pre-Algebra at Eagle Middle School. I enjoy spending time with my wife, coaching football and track and bike riding. My two grown children took driver's education classes when they were 15 and Excel is by far the best program around. I am pleased and privileged to teach you in the classroom and behind the wheel. Guard your speed and space for safe driving! 2009-08-15T15:59:38+00:00 17 Ed Aronson 2009-08-16T01:07:42+00:00