Juan Cortes has been a valued instructor at Kanor Driving School for several years. With a background in education and experience working in both middle and high schools, Juan brings a calm, approachable, and encouraging teaching style to every lesson.

His students often describe him as easygoing and supportive—someone who helps them feel at ease while building real confidence behind the wheel. Juan believes that every lesson is a chance to grow, and he’s committed to creating a learning environment that’s positive, patient, and free of pressure.

Juan is available for lessons Monday through Friday, offering consistency and flexibility to students during the week.

Proud of his Colombian heritage, Juan enjoys exploring bold and spicy foods, as well as connecting with others through culture and conversation. He looks forward to helping you achieve your driving goals, one step at a time.

Carrie Meek-Rios is a seasoned driving instructor with over 16 years of experience helping students become safe, confident, and responsible drivers. She considers it a true privilege to guide learners through such an important milestone in their lives.

Known for her patience, encouragement, and calm demeanor, Carrie creates a supportive learning environment that puts students at ease—especially those who feel nervous behind the wheel. Her ability to connect with learners and keep them focused under pressure has earned her the trust of countless teens and adults alike.

Carrie is available for lessons during evenings and weekends, offering flexibility for students with busy schedules.

Outside the car, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and baking sweet treats—a personal touch that reflects the warmth and care she brings to her instruction.

Stanley Velasquez is a dedicated driving instructor who brings focus, structure, and care to every lesson. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Stanley is passionate about helping each student become a confident, capable driver by tailoring his instruction to their individual needs and learning pace.

With a background as a U.S. Marine veteran, Stanley served as a transportation operator and trained fellow Marines in operating tactical vehicles. His military experience adds discipline, patience, and real-world insight to his teaching style—qualities that resonate especially well with students looking for clear, practical guidance.

Stanley is available for instruction on Sundays and Mondays, providing weekend and start-of-week flexibility for learners.

Outside of teaching, he enjoys riding motorcycles and is actively pursuing his goal of becoming a firefighter. His commitment to public service, both past and present, shines through in the support and encouragement he gives every student.

Zack has many years of driving experience and has also worked as a school bus driver for several years, giving him extensive experience with safe, responsible, and attentive driving. His background has helped him develop strong awareness, patience, and confidence on the road.

To help students build confidence, Zack breaks each skill into small, manageable steps before moving on to bigger goals. This step-by-step approach helps students feel more comfortable and improves their driving skills at a steady pace.

In his free time, Zack enjoys music, video games, and anime. He enjoys teaching because he understands how important and exciting it is for a new student to get behind the wheel and begin learning to drive.