About Us
Proudly owned and operated by a 32-year retired Baton Rouge Police Department officer.
Our driving Academy was founded on a commitment to Safety, Integrity, and Community. With decades of experience serving and protecting the public, we understand that driving is more than just a skill — it's a responsibility.
At our Academy we believe in teaching more than the rules of the road. We instill values that create safer, more responsible drivers for life:
- Compassion Creates Safer Roads.
- Respect Builds Trust.
- Responsibility Saves Lives.
Our mission is to prepare every student not only to pass their driving test, but to carry these principles with them each time they get behind the wheel!
Owner:
Retired, Baton Rouge Police Department, Captain Anthony J Payne
Professional Experience
- Traffic Commander - Captain
- Assistant 2nd District Commander - Captain
- Uniform Patrol, Shift Commander - Lieutenant
- Professional Standards Commander - Lieutenant
- Internal Affairs - Sergeant
- Uniform Patrol - Corporal
- Narcotics - Corporal
- Uniform Patrol - Officer
- Police Cadet
Administrator
Ann Gourdon
Professional Experience
- 2023-2025 - Account Manager - Griswold Home Care
- 2020-2023 - Program Manager - Ramp Health
- 2017-2020 - Regional Operations Manager - EMSI
- 2005- 2017 - Branch Manager - EMSI
My goal is to ensure every student becomes a confident, capable, and responsible driver. I take great pride in seeing our students grow in skill and self-assurance throughout their training. It's important to me that each student leaves our academy fully prepared and proud, knowing they've received the highest quality instruction and are ready to drive safely and successfully.
