About Us – South Jersey Driving School

South Jersey Driving School, Inc., is a full-service driving school based in Moorestown, NJ in Burlington County. We started in 1983 with one car, and after all these years, South Jersey Driving School is still working with students preparing them to be safe, responsible drivers. We’re even teaching the children of our former students!

Owned and operated by MaryBeth and Tony Caracci, South Jersey Driving School can accommodate all of your driver training and NJ driver education needs. Whether you’re a teenager or senior citizen, 16 or 80 years old, South Jersey Driving School will get you where you need to go!

South Jersey Driving School is also a proud member of the Driving School Association of The Americas and the Driving School Association of New Jersey.

MEET THE TEAM

South Jersey Driving School is proud to be a family-owned business that continues to provide quality driver education since 1983. South Jersey Driving School has taught more than 100,000 students in their over three decades in business. The school is still owned and operated by its passionate and dedicated founders, MaryBeth and Tony Caracci.

Here’s a little bit about the South Jersey Driving School team of office staff and expert driving instructors:

Tony Caracci, Vice President of South Jersey Driving School, is a graduate of Riverside High School and Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Tony worked as a high school teacher for 13 years, teaching physical education and driver education, prior to starting South Jersey Driving School in 1983. Tony is credited with developing the Driver Education programs at various high schools in South Jersey and has many years of driver training experience.

MaryBeth Browne Caracci, of Delran, NJ, is a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Delran, NJ, Burlington County College, and the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. She joined her husband in the family business, after a career in Public Relations. MaryBeth enjoys meeting with parents and students and administering the vision and written tests for our 16-year-old new drivers at our Moorestown, NJ office. She also manages the behind-the-scenes aspects of the growing business, including sales and marketing.

Siena Cashan, of Moorestown, is a recent graduate of Montclair State University, with a degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship, is South Jersey Driving School’s newly hired Business Manager. When she is not working, Siena enjoys running, playing and teaching tennis, traveling and going to the beach. She is a team player and great asset to our staff.

Brian Vernon, of Medford, has joined South Jersey Driving School as the General Manager. He is married to his wife Joann and father of three daughters: Lindsey, Ashley and Carley. Brian earned his undergraduate degree from The Rutgers University, Camden School of Business. He has held various positions in the accounting and finance fields. Along with his accounting and finance experience, Brian has extensive experience in housing and land development. He co-founded Red Steel Construction in 2019 which provides both commercial and residential building services. Brian enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and playing golf in his spare time.

Tom McGrail, of Sicklerville, NJ, formerly owned a driving school and has been a long-time friend of South Jersey Driving School. His love of people has kept him working as a part-time driving instructor for many years. Anyone who learns from Tom will benefit from his experience and friendly style. He’s a down-to-earth person who enjoys working with teens. Tom is married to Debbie and they have a grown son, and son in law and a daughter. They also have a grandson, Jace, who Tom loves spending time with.

Mike Celano has been a driving instructor for many years, starting out at a school in Central, NJ. He has now been a long-time driving instructor with South Jersey Driving School, bringing a lot of experience to the students he teaches. He also works overnights at UPS as a supervisor for the preload shift. Mike enjoys going to the gym and is an avid runner with South Jersey Running Club “Run856”. Mike also enjoys watching football (He’s a big Dallas Cowboys fan, but we won’t hold that against him.) Mike and his wife, Kim, reside in Sicklerville.

George Cecala, of Moorestown, NJ, is a popular member of the South Jersey Driving School team. George has driving experience as the official driver for the president of the State Bar Association of New Jersey.

George enjoys teaching the students of South Jersey Driving School the proper and safe techniques to become a NJ licensed driver. We’re very fortunate to have George as a member of the South Jersey Driving School staff!

Matthew Davis, of Riverside, NJ, is a part-time driving instructor with South Jersey Driving School. Matt graduated from Holy Cross High School (GO LANCERS!) and Montclair State University. Matt is a physical education teacher and health instructor. In his free time, he enjoys the beach and playing sports. Matt is a new homeowner and is recently engaged. We will keep you posted on the wedding. Matt is passionate about educating teenagers in his teaching and driving instruction roles, and you can tell…just ask any of his former students!

Chuck Harrison, of Delran, joined South Jersey Driving School after retiring from the Information and Technology Industry. Chuck served in the US Air force and achieved his Bachelors of Science Degree in Marketing graduating from Glassboro State College, now Rowan University after his discharge. Chuck and his wife Barbara are long time residents of Delran and proud parents of two grown sons, Dr Kevin Harrison, of Richmond VA and Greg Harrison, of Delran. They are proud grandparents of four. Both Chuck and Barbara are original and active members of the Resurrection Parish in Delran, both are Eucharistic Ministers and Chuck co chairs the Bishops Annual Appeal of the Trenton Diocese. Chuck has actively coached Little League Baseball and competitive Club Soccer with his two sons over the years. In his spare time he enjoys golf, hanging out at the Jersey Shore and gardening.

Christian Torino, of Delanco, is one of our part-time driving instructors. He is a graduate of Hunterdon Central High School and Kean University where he played football and lacrosse.

Chris is a physical education and health teacher and athletic coordinator at Foundation Academy Charter School in Trenton. In his full-time job as a teacher, Chris is passionate that all his students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for college and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. Chris will bring this same approach during his driving instruction to ensure all his students have the skills and knowledge to be complete drivers.

He and his wife, Nina, have two young sons and two dogs, Budha and Reese. In his free time, Chris enjoys the beach and coaching.

Anthony Nocito, of Delran, is a part-time driving instructor for South Jersey Driving School. A graduate of Delran High School, Anthony has his bachelor’s degree from Washburn University in Kansas. Anthony works full time as a Correctional Officer for the Burlington County Department of Corrections. As a former high school basketball coach, Anthony has experience working with high school students and enjoys helping them achieve their goals, especially now when it comes to learning how to drive! Anthony is married to Jill Nocito and they are the happy parents of a young, son, Luca, and a new baby girl, Serena.

Barbara Young, of Cinnaminson, is a Health and Physical Education teacher at Moorestown High School.

She joined our team at South Jersey Driving School bringing with her more than 20 years of teaching experience. She is a graduate of Moorestown High School and Michigan State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Physiology. In addition, she received a Master of Art’s degree in Teaching and Learning with Technology and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa.

She resides in Cinnaminson with her husband, David. Their daughter, Shelby, is currently a student at Catholic University. She loves her “dachshund babies” Chester & Mazie.

Bill Jackamonis, of Delran, is a part-time driving instructor with South Jersey Driving School. Bill is responsible for taking our students to their Road Test appointments. As a licensed agent, Bill also makes trips to the Motor Vehicle Commission to purchase and validate our student’s permits.

Bill is retired from Fed Ex and most recently managed the Motor Vehicle Commission office in Mount Holly where he worked for nine years. Bill is also a NJSIAA certified referee for basketball and football.

He is married to his wife Jackie, who works for the Riverside Board of Education, and the father of two grown children, both of whom are teachers, and a proud grandfather.

Mark Danielewicz, of Marlton is a part-time Driving Instructor with South Jersey Driving School. Mark is a graduate of Sterling High School in Somerdale, NJ and proud alumni of Rowan University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Mark and his wife, Maureen, have two children, Grace and Gavin. Mark has been a stay-at-home dad for the last 15 years.

Mark has served as an active member of the Marlton Recreation & Travel Sports organizations over the years coaching baseball, basketball and soccer and serving as basketball division Commissioner. In his spare time, Mark enjoys spending time with his family at the beach and Disney World. Mark also likes to play golf and the saxophone and he is an active member of the Polish American String Band, a Philadelphia Mummers organization

Kiki Shontz, of Delran, is our part-time administrative assistant at the Moorestown office. She brings to the job experience in customer service having worked extensively in the retail industry and various positions at Holy Cross Academy. In addition, she currently works as a suite attendant at the Eagles games. Kiki is married to her husband, Scott, and has three children; daughter Brianna, who is working as an Occupational Therapist after graduating from Ithaca College; Zachary, a recent graduate from the University of South Carolina, is working as a Project Engineer at BSI Construction, and Jaden, a student at Auburn University, is studying Dietetics and Nutrition.

Joe Fuhs, of Delanco, NJ, is a licensed agent with South Jersey Diving School. Joe takes students to their NJ Road Test and sees it as “an important and exciting day for the kids!”

Joe is married to Lynn and is proud of his two children, four grandchildren and two step grand twins! Joe is retired after a 45 year long career, and when not working with us, enjoys fishing, spending time with his family and watching basketball.

Joe also coached basketball and baseball for the Delanco Youth Association for 10 years.

MEET THE TEAM

TONY CARACCI

Marybeth Caracci

Siena Cashan

Brian Vernon

TOM McGrail

Mike Celano

George Cecala

Matthew Davis

Chuck Harrison

Christian Torino

Anthony Nocito

Barbara Young

Bill Jackamonis

Mark Danielewicz

Kiki Shontz

Joe Fuhs