Meet our instructors

“I designed and built a driving academy rather than a school. The difference is that an academy is built on refining, educating and giving the student the tools to excel. It’s not just about teaching the basics of driving.”

Nicole founded Journeys in 2015 and has 27 years as a driving instructor. She’s a certified in-vehicle instructor, classroom instructor, and teaching instructor for new driving instructors with the Ontario Safety League. She’s also P.R.I.D.E. certified, which is the credential behind our bus and fleet training.

She’s fully bilingual in English and French, with training in the Highway Traffic Act, fuel efficiency techniques and defensive driving, plus more than 30 years in customer service, leadership and management.

“I previously worked as a Customer Service Agent at the Sarnia DriveTest office for 17 years. I believe my years of experience and knowledge of the licensing process is a great asset I bring to the Journeys team.”

When you call, Jodi answers. She was born in Sarnia and is raising her family here. She holds a Lambton College diploma in Executive Office Administration, and her 17 years at Sarnia DriveTest mean she knows the licensing process from the other side of the counter. Not sure which course you need? Ask her.

“I believe in getting to know each of my students and learning what anxiety they may have about driving, and helping them relax and become a competent, safe, defensive driver.”

Sandra, who goes by Sandy, has been a driving and classroom instructor for more than 10 years. She was born in Montreal and has called Sarnia home for 30 years, with more than 30 years of customer service behind her. If you’re nervous about driving, she’s a good person to start with.

“I am very patient as an instructor and do everything in my power to help you with your basic and advanced driving skills and prepare you for your tests.”

Alex has been instructing since 2020 and joined Journeys in 2024. He has more than 20 years of driving experience, earned his full G at 17, and has helped hundreds of students get their G2 and G. He works with new teen drivers, mature students and newcomers to Canada.