Instructors

Travis Kowalski: Owner/Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

I started working as a driving instructor for Ready Driving Academy.  When the owner decided to retire he approached me about opening my own company which is how Mississippi Valley Driving School started.  My full time job is teaching Social Studies at Holmen High School where I also enjoy coaching football and running the summer weight lifting program.  My certifications include a DOT license in driver education and I am also a member of the Wisconsin Professional Driving School Association. I have successfully worked with students of all ages and ability levels across multiple disciplines.  My greatest asset is that I understand the needs of students and I am willing to take whatever steps are necessary to make sure your teenager is successful in whatever they do.  I firmly believe that in order to be successful you need to enjoy what you do and that is my approach to teaching driver’s ed.  I want students to feel safe and yet enjoy the process of obtaining their driver’s license.

Contact Info: 608-780-9781 & mississippivalleydriving@gmail.com or kowalskitravis@gmail.com

 

Mark Wall: Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Mark currently works for the Holmen School District as a 9-12 Social Studies teacher.  Mark holds a DOT license in driver education and is a member of the Wisconsin Professional Driving School Association.    

 

Nate Johnson: Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Nate currently works for the Holmen School District as a 9-12 At-Risk teacher.  Nate also serves as the Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach.   He holds a DOT license in driver education and is a member of the Wisconsin Professional Driving School Association.   

 

Ryan Ziegler: Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Ryan currently works for the Holmen School District as a 9-12 Technology Education teacher.  Ryan holds a DOT license in driver education and is a member of the Wisconsin Professional Driving School Association.  

 

Joanne Ward: Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Joanne currently works for the Holmen School District as a 9-12 Administrative Assistant.  Joanne holds a DOT license in driver education and is a member of the Wisconsin Professional Driving School Association.  

 

Mike Gillespie: Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Mike is a retired Social Studies Teacher for the Holmen School District.  Mike still coaches football for Holmen.  He holds a DOT license in driver education and is a member of the Wisconsin Professional Driving School Association.  

 

Kari Beinborn: Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Kari currently works for the Holmen School District as a 9-12 Teaching Assistant.  Kari holds a DOT license in driver education and is a member of the Wisconsin Professional Driving School Association.