Our Instructors
Family Driving school inc. was originally founded by Antonio Pires in 1986, out of brockton, ma. later, joining him, his wife, maria santos. Together they serviced the Plymouth and Suffolk county areas, and eventually branching out to Rhode Island.
Fast forward to 2001, they made their way south to Orlando, florida where they extended their services to the Great people of Osceola and orange county.
By 2007, along with their good name and services, they had returned to their home state of Massachusetts to service all aspiring drivers with their, now 20+ years, of service.
By 2021 their two children, son Antonio Pires and daughter Tonycha Pires, have been certified as instructors. while antonio, the older of the two, has played a role in the classroom, they both have put in time, with students, behind the wheel.
‘ With 35+ years of knowledgeable experience, Along with commitment, diligence, and focus we ensure the most ideal learning spaces. We pride ourselves on practicing strong teaching techniques to optimize comfort and confidence to all levels of experience behind the wheel, to achieve the universal milestone of receiving your license.’
Antonio Pires
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Speaks Multiple languages- Cape Verdean creole, English, Portuguese, Spanish, moderate in French.
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Served on the board of directors for the Cape Verdean association for 12 years.
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President of the Cape Verdean association of Brockton for 1 term.
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Served on several committees, including school and presidential committees within the association.
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served on the metro south chambers of commerce’s board of directors.
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justice of the peace - present
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notary public - present
Maria Santos
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Speaks multiple languages - Cape Verdean Creole, English, Portuguese, Spanish.
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worked in the school department of transportation for 13 years.
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CPR and first aid certified.
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Owned ‘global hair salon of Kissimmee’
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owned and managed ‘downtown groceries’ in Kissimmee, fl
Meet The Instructors
Testimonials
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“Great experience with this school. Maria has great patience and able to slow down an active mind. Very friendly teacher. Her husband is very is clear and accommodating with the booking process.” - Lenira De Andrade
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“Antonio has a lot of good tips and tricks for all maneuvers I thought looked difficult but in time I learned his way and they were all easier than I imagined”
- Jonathan Goncalves
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“I left another driving school to take private lessons with FDS. After my first class with Antonio I couldn’t help but message and thank him for easily one of the best lessons I ever had. I looked forward to every class for my confidence to grow. We also shared laughs and made alot of old timer jokes, he is very personable”
- Jose Dos-Santos
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“My two children went to Family Driving School 3 years apart. I was happy to see even with time in between they were both treated with the same respect and attention while taking classes with all the instructors. I attended the parents class and I felt the information they touched on was a great refresher to help with the rules of the road along with how to communicate the importance of safety on the road to my young teens. 10/10. - Flora Dias