Close Frankie works and karaoke's in Las Vegas but his out-of-doors-heart is still out East. Born in Boston, Frankie loves the snow and mountains. As an avid snowboarder, Frankie has never seen a snow day he didn't LOVE! A graduate from Durango High School, Frankie went on to study architecture and loves to take in all of the amazing buildings that line the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas. Frankie loves working with people and making sure they are happy...he has worked in high-end retail, management and in the transportation industry. He remains Northwest Driving School's Office Administrator as well as one of our most requested instructors!

Close Dennis grew up in San Diego but attended high school in Las Vegas at Valley High. Dennis attended the University of California, Santa Barbara with a triple major in English, Psychology and Drama. After college, Dennis worked as a legal assistant and then as a secondary English teacher with the Clark County School District.

While teaching, Dennis went on to complete his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from UNLV. Dennis then accepted a position as Professor at UNLV, where he continues to teach to this day, teaching Business Composition. Along the way, Dennis’ interest in education branched out to include teaching students to drive. Since 2007, Dennis has taught people of all ages from high schoolers to adults how to drive safely, follow the rules of the road and become responsible when behind the wheel.

Northwest Driving & Traffic School recruited Dennis to teach over seven years ago. After a brief hiatus, Dennis is back and has assumed the position of senior instructor.

Close Margaret Estrada has become one of Northwest's most popular Driving Instructors. Margaret grew up in Las Vegas and went on to graduate from Basic High School. As a home-town girl, Margaret knows Clark county and its roadways very well. Before becoming a driving instructor, Margaret worked in the retail industry as both an inventory control manager and a store manager.

Her easy going manner and friendliness is apparent when you first meet her. Margaret's commitment to her students is evident in their driving successes. Her student driving school pass rate is 95%!

Northwest Driving & Traffic School recruited Margaret to teach over two years ago. Margaret has earned the position of senior instructor.

Close Amber is, to tell the truth, an animal lover through and through. Amber has spent the last five years taking care of injured and sick animals with a warm and kind heart. While taking care of these animals in need, Amber also extended her helping hands to home bound folks too weak to drive themselves to much needed medical appointments. Additionally, she helped her patients by caring for their daily needs.

It is this warmth of spirit that Amber brings to her role as a driving Instructor for Northwest Driving School. Amber is patient and understanding while being sure and steady behind the wheel. She is excited to teach and eager to high five every student who easily passes their exam on the first go around.

Close Jim is a Las Vegas native who graduated from Rancho High School. He knows the streets, byways and highways of Clark County better than anyone as Jim drove professionally for 12 years. He is fully trained in defensive driving and brings that expertise to each lesson. Jim has worked in the security industry for years in a variety of capacities including armored transportation, healthcare security and at the Nevada Test Site. You are definitely in good hands with Jim as your instructor.

In his spare time, Jim is an avid sports fan and enjoys camping and being in the out of doors.

Jim is excited and ready to help you learn to drive safely while enjoying the experience.

Close Michelle moved to Vegas in 1977, when the top of Sahara ended at Rainbow and everything beyond were dirt roads. Originally from Boston, Michelle has also lived in lowa and Nashville, but has spent most of her life in our great city. Michelle loves to work with new student drivers as they become confident and skilled behind the wheel. Michelle has plenty of patience and is a natural born cheerleader for her students. Her goal is to put them at ease while they are learning to drive and to give them all the skills needed not only to pass their drive test but also to become lifelong, safe and sane drivers. Go team go!

Close David Cook was raised in the State of Oregon and graduated the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s and master’s in music education. David moved to California and taught music in the public schools for several years and then moved into the administrative side of education. David was first an Assistant Principal at Pleasanton Middle School and then moved to the role of Principal of Oakdale Junior High School.

David’s love for teaching music continued with his involvement in directing church choirs. He is currently singing with the Epiphany Episcopal Church choir in Las Vegas. David is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching football, basketball, baseball, track and field sports events. Dave’s love of sports includes sailing on lakes in the central valley of California and on the San Francisco Bay.

After retiring from the public-school system, David began to teach behind the wheel driving lessons in Modesto, CA.

David became a senior instructor and soon was receiving requests for his driving instruction from his now teen-aged former 5th, 6th and junior high band students.

Since arriving in Nevada, David joined the Northwest Driving School family and is excited to teach Las Vegas students how to drive. David is a very patient and caring teacher who is committed to helping students pass their drive test and become safe drivers.