ROCKY ROAD DRIVING SCHOOL, LLC.
Rocky Road Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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MEET OUR ROCKY ROAD FAMILY
Jonathan & Ruthann Gibbs- Owner
RuthAnn and I are the new owners of Rocky Road as of June 2025.
We have a family of 1 daughter and 3 boys. We love to golf, camp, fish and be outdoors. We also love to travel as a family to see new parts of the world.
Jonathan is also the boys and girls golf coach at Rocky Mountain and owns a couple other accounting businesses. He knew the former owner, Michael McCrady, when they coached together and he honored to carry on Michael's legacy in the drivers ed world.
Mike & Angie McCrady -Former Owner & Instructor
Mike McCrady founded Rocky Road in November of 2008. His driver's ed philosophy was that student drivers need to be engaged throughout the entire driving and observation process. He designed our program such that all students would encounter as many driving situations as possible during their education, and take part in meaningful dialogue about those situations. His family meant the world to him and by teaching students driver education through his own school, he could personally guarantee that we would all be teaching your son or daughter in a manner that would continue to keep both his family and yours safe on the road.
Tragically for us, Mike was called home to heaven on September 8, 2021, leaving behind his wife, Angie and their two daughters, Raegan & Kyra. Mike experienced and accomplished more in his short 45 years of life on earth than most people do in a lifetime. His devotion to God, family and loving others inspired us all to do the same. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Mike McCrady will never forget the impact he made on their lives.
Hanna McGee - Business Manager
I have loved managing Rocky Road over the past year and bringing my experience as a former business owner to this company. As a dedicated wife and mother of two teenagers, I enjoy spending time with my family attending their sports activities, playing tennis and exploring the many wonderful places that make Idaho such a great place to live and work. I excel at finding solutions that meet our customers' needs, making our systems function more smoothly and ensuring that our instructors have the support they need when working with our students. I love what I do and so grateful to have this opportunity to serve our community in this capacity.
Allison Tilden - Instructor & Office Manager
As Mike's one and only sister, I have had the privilege of calling him my best friend since we were kids and I'm so glad I let him talk me into joining the Rocky Road family in September of 2010. He inspired and encouraged me to pursue a full-time teaching career as a secondary level substitute for the West Ada School District from 2007-2022. Teaching teens easily became my passion. In the biography he once wrote for me, Mike described me as a devoted wife & mother of two beautiful children of my own as well as a foster son who joined our family in 2016. He said I have a nurturing spirit and fun-loving personality that makes the beginner driver’s experience a smooth transition for all skill levels of students. Mike trained me to take on the managerial duties in September of 2020. Little did I know that one year later I would be handling all aspects of running the business for Mike's wife Angie and their girls due to his passing. I am committed more than ever to keeping our instructors and students rolling through to the finish line and continuing to drive students as needed. It has been a great honor and blessing to be a part of this family business for all these years and I am so grateful for the time Mike spent teaching me everything I need to know about life through drivers ed.
Craig Dayton - Instructor - Owyhee
Craig joined the Rocky Road team in the summer of 2023 and has quickly become one of our most valued members. With a full-time career as a middle school math and art teacher, Craig brings years of experience and dedication to education. He is also the girls' basketball coach in Kuna, where he has made a significant impact. Before joining us, Craig spent several years as a missionary in Papua New Guinea, demonstrating his commitment to service and community. His charismatic teaching style and passion for helping others have made him an outstanding addition to our team, reminiscent of the enthusiasm and dedication that Mike once brought to his students. A proud husband and father, Craig cherishes his role as a dad to two young daughters who are the apple of his eye. An Idaho native, he is an avid outdoorsman and hunter, deeply connected to the land and community. Craig has settled in beautifully into his new role at Owyhee High School, where he is a wonderful instructor with the perfect temperament for guiding our students. We are truly grateful to have him as part of the Rocky Road family.
Kristin Galloway - Instructor
Kristin Galloway is a full time educator at Mountain View High School where she teaches Senior English. She has been teaching for over 20 years and was honored as Teacher of the Year in 2004. She is an amazing story teller, and our students are privileged to experience her engaging and exciting teaching style in the Rocky Road classroom as well as the behind the wheel training.
Monica Frederickson - Instructor
Monica has been a long-time family friend of the McCrady and Tilden families, and we were thrilled to welcome her to the Rocky Road team in the fall of 2024. When Monica mentioned she was seeking a career change, Allison immediately recognized that she would be the perfect fit for our team. With her background as a high school volleyball coach, substitute teacher, wife and mother of four (and now a proud grandmother of five), Monica has seamlessly transitioned into the role of a driver's education instructor. Her adaptability and dependability shine through, no matter the skill level of her students. Monica's ability to put parents' minds at ease is evident in the number of repeat customers and referrals she has garnered in her short time with us. Monica takes a no-nonsense approach to teaching and enjoys helping parents navigate the exciting world of teen driving. Her readiness to be a team player is highly valued, whether she's assisting in the office or taking on the occasional adult student. In her free time, Monica loves running with her two dogs and going on hikes with her husband. She truly appreciates the value of Idaho living and embraces it at every opportunity. We are grateful to have Monica as a wonderful addition to our Rocky Road family and our students.
Nichole Flores - Instructor & Scheduler
Nichole Flores is a former elementary school teacher in the Boise School District for over 20 years. She was inspired to join our Rocky Road team in 2021 shortly after her son finished his drivers education with Jeff Knight. She has loved the outlet it provides to do what she enjoys most, which is helping others reach their potential. We immediately noticed how great she was with students and parents alike, so we wasted no time putting her exemplary customer service skills to work as our Scheduling Coordinator. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, two daughters & their husbands. They all love being active together as much as possible doing everything from outdoor sporting activities to plenty of game nights. Her many years of experience raising and teaching children have molded her calm, nurturing demeanor in the car that make even the most nervous student feel confident. She looks forward to meeting all her future student drivers and has quickly become a valuable asset to Rocky Road.
Leidis Shipley - Instructor
I'm Leidis Shipley. I'm from Maracaibo, Venezuela. I joined Rocky Road in Summer of 2023. I'm dedicated to each student and want them to have a good experience while doing drivers ed. I love to get to know every student and hear their different stories. I love winter and the snow because I can go snowboarding with my family; during the other seasons I like to go on road trips and explore Idaho.
Brendan Malloy - Instructor
I am excited to be your driving instructor! I have been a full-time classroom teacher in some capacity since 2010, and I have been teaching speech, debate, English, and AVID at Owyhee High School since we opened up in 2021. My teaching career has taken me to a few different states with thousands of students, and my students know me as someone who is always positive and enthusiastic about what he is doing. No one loves their job as much as I love mine. Rocky Road gave me this tremendous opportunity to teach in 2024, and I have loved just about every minute since. Safe driving instruction with predictable habits are what I care about most in the car.
When I am not teaching, you will likely find me with my wife and our two boys. We do a lot of fly fishing, camping, hiking, worshipping, golfing, and every other sport we have time for.
Janea Sites - Instructor
I am a proud native Idahoan. I have 2 different part time jobs and I love them both, of course Rocky Road as a driving instructor and I have worked at a local fire district for 18 years.
Being a driving instructor is both fun and rewarding getting to know each of our amazing students and watching them learn and grow into confident young drivers is the true highlight of what I do.
When I'm not working you'll find me with my family. My husband and I have 5 amazing kids and one grand baby! I love adventuring with my family. We love camping, boating, skiing, rollerblading, biking or hiking but most of all I love to travel and experience new places and things.
Jaime Green - Instructor
I am excited to be your driving instructor! I have been a full-time classroom teacher in some capacity since 2010, and I have been teaching speech, debate, English, and AVID at Owyhee High School since we opened up in 2021. My teaching career has taken me to a few different states with thousands of students, and my students know me as someone who is always positive and enthusiastic about what he is doing. No one loves their job as much as I love mine. Rocky Road gave me this tremendous opportunity to teach in 2024, and I have loved just about every minute since. Safe driving instruction with predictable habits are what I care about most in the car.
When I am not teaching, you will likely find me with my wife and our two boys. We do a lot of fly fishing, camping, hiking, worshipping, golfing, and every other sport we have time for.
Raegan McCrady - Instructor
Hi, I’m Raegan McCrady! I’m a proud BSU graduate, 4th grade teacher, and dance teacher. My dad instilled in me a deep appreciation for the importance of driving, and now I love helping older students learn that same respect and build their confidence by teaching them a lifelong skill. Whether I’m in the classroom or working with teens, I’m passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences!