About Our Team

Our experienced, state-certified instructors are dedicated professionals who prioritize safety, confidence, and real-world driving skills while guiding Wake Forest families with care, consistency, and integrity.

Lauren Jones brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare and practice management to her role as founder of Wake Forest Driving Academy. As a long-time practice manager in a private plastic surgery practice, Lauren has built her career around organization, safety, compliance, education, and patient-centered care—skills that naturally translate into creating structured, high-quality programs for the community.

As a mother of two teenagers, Lauren experienced firsthand the challenges families face when navigating teen driver education. Recognizing a growing need for accessible, trustworthy, and comprehensive driver training in the Wake Forest area, she created Wake Forest Driving Academy to serve students and parents with the same level of care, professionalism, and accountability she has upheld throughout her healthcare career.

Lauren is deeply committed to community safety and believes that driver education goes beyond passing a test—it’s about building confidence, responsibility, and lifelong habits that protect families on the road. Her healthcare background reinforces a strong focus on prevention, risk awareness, and thoughtful decision-making, all of which are foundational principles of the academy.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending quality time with her family and their two golden doodles. She loves traveling, relaxing by the pool, and creating meaningful memories with those closest to her. Lauren is proud to serve Wake Forest families and continues to lead Wake Forest Driving Academy with integrity, compassion, and a genuine passion for helping the next generation become safe, confident drivers.

Stacey Robinson is a local Realtor, dedicated mom, and proud ECU graduate with a lifelong passion for cars and driving. What began as a personal interest has grown into a meaningful role in driver education, where Stacey helps new drivers replace fear with confidence, trust, and responsibility behind the wheel. She believes that learning to drive is about more than mastering skills—it’s about developing awareness, good judgment, and respect for the road.

Married to her high school sweetheart, Stacey is the proud mother of two daughters; one currently attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the other a junior at Wake Forest High School.

As both a parent and an instructor, she understands the concerns families have when their teens begin driving and is committed to creating a supportive, encouraging learning environment for every student.

Since 2015, Stacey has worked as a Realtor, a career that allows her the flexibility to serve her community in multiple ways while pursuing her passion for driver education. Her strong communication skills, patience, and attention to detail translate seamlessly from real estate to the driver’s seat, where student comfort and safety always come first.

Outside of work, Stacey enjoys traveling, staying active, and embracing new adventures. She is proud to be part of the Wake Forest Driving Academy team and is passionate about helping new drivers build the confidence and responsibility needed for a lifetime of safe driving.

Scot brings over 13 years of experience to Wake Forest Driving Academy, where his passion for safe driving and enthusiasm for teaching shine through every lesson. With a background in firefighting, EMT work, and 911 dispatching — along with a CDL — Scot offers students a real-world, well-rounded approach to driver education that truly makes an impact.

But Mr. Scot’s dedication to others doesn’t stop at the classroom. He’s also an avid motorcycle rider who regularly participates in charity rides. His most recent ride supported breast cancer awareness, a cause close to his heart. Whether he’s leading by example on the road or riding for a greater purpose, Mr. Scot lives out the values he teaches: responsibility, awareness, and community.

When he’s not behind the wheel or on two wheels, you’ll find him playing pickleball or spending time with his family. Mr. Scot is known for his upbeat attitude and the positive energy he brings to every student interaction.

Despite his impressive resume, he jokes that he’s still figuring out what he wants to be when he grows up but we know he’s right where he belongs: helping the next generation of drivers stay safe and confident on the road.

Lindell Perry brings nearly a decade of experience in driver education and a lifelong passion for teaching to his role at Wake Forest Driving Academy. As a former auto body instructor at Wake Forest–Rolesville High School, Lindell offers students a unique blend of classroom knowledge and real-world automotive understanding, helping them better appreciate how vehicles work and how to operate them safely and responsibly.

Known for his patient, encouraging teaching style, Lindell focuses on building confidence while reinforcing the importance of safety, awareness, and smart decision-making behind the wheel. He takes pride in helping students understand not just how to drive, but why safe driving habits matter both for themselves and for others on the road.

Outside of driver education, Lindell is a devoted husband who deeply values family and community. He is actively involved in his church and enjoys singing in the church choir, a reflection of his commitment to service, teamwork, and positive mentorship.

Lindell is proud to serve Wake Forest families and is passionate about guiding new drivers toward lifelong success on the road through patience, professionalism, and genuine care.

CJ Carson brings a calm, patient, and educational approach to driver instruction, shaped by his background as a high school biology teacher. With years of experience teaching teenagers in the classroom, CJ understands how students learn, how to keep them engaged, and how to explain complex concepts in a clear, confidence-building way—skills that translate seamlessly to behind-the-wheel instruction.

CJ is passionate about helping new drivers develop safe habits, sound judgment, and confidence on the road. He believes that learning to drive is not just about passing a test, but about understanding responsibility, awareness, and decision-making that will last a lifetime.

Outside of teaching and driving instruction, CJ is a devoted husband and father. His wife, Megan, is a veterinarian, and together they are raising their two young children. As a parent himself, CJ understands the trust families place in driving instructors and takes pride in creating a supportive, reassuring experience for both students and parents.