Sapper,
I live North of you in Burlington. That is a little far away. However, you can find clubs near to you buy checking out the AMA site.
Here is a link http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx
Just put in your zip code, and it will show clubs near to you. Most clubs have web sites with contact information.
Most clubs also have members that usually are designated or volunteer to teach.
I know our club has a plane designated for teaching and a couple people that will readily volunteer to teach you to fly.
You will usually have to join the club, but I think it is well worth the money.
If you cannot find anything near you. let me know, and I will try to find something.

Oh, by the way. GO HAWKS!!!!

Harlan