The Driver's Ed for Love Team
The members of the Driver's Ed for Love team come from all walks of life and specialize in various areas of human interaction. What will always be present in those that represent Driver's Ed for Love is a character of authenticity - one that took a life of challenge and adversity and transformed it into strength and empowerment.
"There comes that mysterious meeting in life when someone acknowledges who we are
and what we can be, igniting the circuits of our highest potential." - Rusty Berkus
and what we can be, igniting the circuits of our highest potential." - Rusty Berkus
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Isabell Springer, Founder
After 16 years in the Los Angeles film and television industry, Isabell now brings the same passion and charisma to her role as founder of Driver's Ed for Love. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, and survivor of divorce as both a child and adult, she knows the toll broken relationships take. She has made it her mission to teach young adults and adults how to find lasting love on the road to success. |
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Jorelle Laakso, Director of Operations  With a psychology degree and over 10 years of management experience, Jorelle works with Isabell to expand Driver's Ed for Love's impact on the world. She believes that every person deserves the fulfilling experience of having a healthy love relationship and is committed to delivering the knowledge to make that a reality. Jorelle ensures that the integrity of the Driver's Ed for Love message is preserved in all aspects and leads workshops for teens and young adults. |
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Jennifer Cotton, Course Leader  Jennifer is a certified life-coach with a background in Sociology and Human Relations. She spent several years working with teens, including a position as a teen parent advocate. Jennifer is continuing her passionate role as a mentor by leading Driver's Ed for Love workshops for teens and young adults. She is an enthusiastic coach and an invaluable resource for providing young people with the tools to choose well in life and relationships. |
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Leif Stringer, Course Leader  Hailing from Gainesville, Florida, Leif grew up as the oldest of four. Wishing relationship education was available in his early life, Leif remembers the combination of misinformation, peer pressure, and lack of mentorship about romantic relationships. He studied Organizational Communications and Hospitality Management, where he developed his understanding of human interaction and relationships. He continues to promote compassion and communication by leading the Driver's Ed for Love teen and young adult courses. |
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Tanya Taylor, Course Leader  Having experienced the divorce of her parents as a child, Tanya carries a passionate drive for educating others to make wise choices in love and relationships. She is witness to the daily hardship brought on by poor relationship choices - in her personal life and in the lives of loved ones. Tanya's new role of devoted step-mom fuels her passion and she is taking action against unnecessary heartache. As a University of Florida business graduate, she possesses the tools to support Driver's Ed for Love's mission. She will relentlessly strive to deliver relationship education to the forefront of our society. |
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Trina Seay, Course Leader  Trina has devoted her life to inspiring others. She has spent the last 26 years focused on wellness of the body as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, and has now expanded her reach to wellness of the mind and spirit. Trina is dedicated to being a guide for others, so they may transcend adversity by looking inward. She is a certified life-coach and a Driver's Ed for Love adult course leader. |
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Special Thanks These amazing individuals have contributed an incredible amount of time and love to bring Driver's Ed for Love to the world: |