Suzanne Stashis

Sue Stashis served students and parents as an active coach, teacher and supervisor for more than thirty years before moving into the position of Associate Dean of Students at Bishop Eustace Prep in Pennsauken, NJ. Soon after that Sue started as a counselor to students at Bishop Eustace. As part of S and L Driving School LLC, Sue continues in her role as mentor and advisor to students and their parents in a joint effort to train sound defensive drivers. Many students and parents express their appreciation to Sue’s efforts in providing an environment for safety and success.

Coach Stashis' time with student athletes in Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball and Softball resulted in many opportunities to learn about guiding students towards their goals and even to assist in creating those goals. While Sue coached, her Field Hockey team at Cherry Hill West won the New Jersey Division IV State Championship. She values the memories and the continuing contacts with former students and their parents as much as any of the many honors and awards given to her.

Among those honors were appointments to the Temple University Hall of Fame, the Al Carino Basketball Hall of Fame, and the South Jersey Hall of Fame in 1991. The Distinguished Coaching Award - 1959-1968 was conferred by Hockey Club of South Jersey and the Courier Post.

Sue is a member of the Women's Officials Board in: Hockey, Basketball, Lacrosse and Softball; the South Jersey Women Coaches' Association, and the United States Women's Lacrosse Association and has held top offices in many other associations such as the Southern Conference New Jersey Physical Education Association and the Delaware Valley Girls' Sports League.

As a student, Sue earned her BA and M. Ed. from Temple University and followed that by earning Pupil Personnel Services Certification from Glassboro State College and Secondary School Principal Certification from Jersey City State. In addition to coaching youngsters in selecting a college, Sue still teaches "Behind the Wheel" as a Driver's Education instructor.

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Dr. Rosemarie Bellace

Before becoming an important part of the S and L Driving School LLC team, Rosemarie Bellace accumulated over twenty years of outstanding experience in business, teaching, counseling, training, and leadership. Her work with other leaders in projects such as an implementation of a peer mediation system among fifteen different schools demonstrates the strength of her collaborative skills.

With S and L Driving School, "Dr. Rosie" specializes in defensive driving coaching services, including parent and community presentations. In formal education, Dr. Bellace has presented at state and national conferences on such topics as gifted education, school-to-careers, developmental guidance systems, and school improvement. She knows how to identify factors required for success and to help parents and students move towards success.

While a member of the New Jersey State Department of Education, she worked with schools, districts and families throughout the state. Her activities extended throughout the Delaware Valley as she coached high school students in their quests for college placement.

Members of the business community recognized her achievements with students as well. Viking Yachts, Inc noted her contributions to a model youth apprenticeship program. In Delaware, as a district supervisor of learning, she guided the implementation of a peer mediation program that was recognized for its excellence by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.

Due to her close association with several institutions of higher learning including the University of Pennsylvania, Rowan, St. Joseph’s, Widener and Rutgers Universities, Dr. Bellace has first-hand experience which helps her in guiding youngsters towards appropriate life choices. Most recently, she has broadened her adjunct teaching positions to include the Community College level in Salem, New Jersey.

Rosemarie's preparation includes: Ed. D., Educational Leadership, Widener University, Pennsylvania M. Ed., Educational Leadership, Widener University, Pennsylvania; M.A., Student Personnel Services, Rowan University, New Jersey; B.A., English Literature and Communications Education, Rowan University, New Jersey.