Cheryl Giles
Owner / Instructor
Born and raised in Winter Haven, FL, Cheryl has established her roots in Polk County. She has four children and five grandchildren. She started a career in insurance immediately following graduation, where she obtained her general lines and adjuster license. In 2017, she started working with Atlantic Driving School as a licensed instructor and certified road test examiner, and in 2022, she became the owner. Cheryl continues to work with students, which she says “are the best”.
Sheril Childress
Instructor / examiner
Raised in Virginia and Georgia, Sheril has had experiences growing up and living in many states. She taught driver’s education for 8 years in Ohio and is very grateful to now be settled in Polk County with her youngest of three children. Sheril says that working for Atlantic Driving School has been a growth experience for her, and she enjoys the casual and relaxed environment.
Frank Salerno
instructor / examiner
Often referred to as “Chip” or “Coach Salerno”, Frank has a very light-hearted personality that makes teaching driver’s education fun. As a basketball and football coach, he has worked with and guided many young students to success, on the field and on the road.
Rick Giles
Road Test Prep
Rick Giles is the brother-in-law of owner Cheryl Giles and is a senior pastor at Shamrock First Baptist Church in Haines City, FL. He devotes his free time helping students prepare for the road test course. His kind-hearted nature has resonated with the students he teaches and has earned him many recommendations.
Tony Giles
Instructor
Tony is the nephew of owner Cheryl Giles. Tony joined the military directly out of high school where he served 8 years. Most recently he has worked as a corrections officer for the past 8 years. He has been married for 15 years with two children. He is also an ordained minister and closely involved in his church. Tony has great reviews since joining our team as his calm personality make the students feel safe and comfortable.