Meet Our Driving Education Experts

A robust educational program hinges on the expertise of its instructors.

At Aceable, our Learning Experience Team, with over 50 years of collective experience in instructional writing and design, utilizes best practices like Bloom’s taxonomy to ensure long-term retention of material. They stay updated on the latest teaching techniques to tailor courses to student needs, aiding in achieving goals like obtaining licenses or mastering defensive driving.

Clarissa Hernandez

DIRECTOR OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Since joining Aceable in 2020, Clarissa has overseen the creation of hundreds of hours of instructional driving content. She manages the Learning Experience team. Her 10+ years at creative agencies crafting digital, experiential, and branding projects for clients large and small gives her the insight to lead a variety of projects for driving education, including building course content, creating supplemental material for learners, and implementing cutting-edge instructional design concepts at all levels of content creation.

Kevin Nuut

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Kevin Nuut stands at the intersection of technology and education, spearheading innovative solutions that transform online learning experiences. With over nine years at Aceable, Kevin has been instrumental in developing accessible, engaging, and secure online drivers education courses reflects a deep commitment to leveraging technology for educational advancement. A mentor at heart, Kevin's work extends beyond engineering, inspiring future tech leaders through initiatives like Code2College, demonstrating a profound impact on the e-learning landscape.

Kayla Zamora

SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER

One of the original Aceable course writers, she was here when Ace first went online!

Kayla not only contributes her extensive experience in instructional writing but also has closely followed the evolution of the online drivers ed industry. Her insights have been instrumental in propelling Aceable forward with cutting-edge teaching techniques. Kayla was responsible for the initial creation and optimization of Aceable drivers ed courses and has edited countless other courses to meet the needs and expectations of students across the country.

Audrey Ference

INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT WRITER & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

100+ Educational Driving Tool creations

Audrey has been a driving instructional content writer and instructional designer for Aceable since 2018, where she’s created hundreds of hours of instructional content for many of our driving courses. Her focus on information accuracy keeps our courses fresh and up-to-date. Her reporting on driving and safety research has been featured in Parent Today and the Huffington Post. Her work has also appeared in Teen Vogue, Slate, Salon, Realtor.com, and other publications in print and online. She has a background in nonprofit fundraising, test prep, journalism, and writing assessments for Nielson.

Micheal Rhoda

INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT WRITER

100+ Educational Content Pieces

Michael has been with Aceable since 2016, writing driving course content for students across multiple states. Michael attributes his ability to break down complex subjects into easy-to-understand concepts to an unusually diverse writing background. Prior to his time with Aceable, Michael developed K-12 education curriculum, composed lyrics to a top-ten country music song, wrote and illustrated award-winning greeting cards and editorial cartoons, and authored multiple children’s books.

Elizabeth McBride

EDUCATIONAL CONTENT CREATOR FOR 10+ YEARS

Parent to a recent Aceable Drivers Ed grad!

Elizabeth specializes in crafting content that educates, inspires, and empowers individuals to achieve their goals. Drawing from her wealth of experience as a former high school teacher, instructional writer, and parent of teens, Elizabeth specializes in creating meaningful content with empathy and encouragement. Her goal with everything she writes is to meet parents and students where they are and provide them with the information they need to be successful.

Katie Sundbeck (Downing)

VISUAL DESIGNER, LX

Lead Designer For Aceable Driving Anxiety Guide

Katie is a seasoned graphic designer with over 7 years of experience, specializing in marketing, branding, and instructional design. Currently at Aceable, she focuses on course and brand collateral design, collaborating across departments to maintain consistency and enhance student learning experiences.

Chelsea Johnsen (Tauzin)

VISUAL DESIGNER, LX

With nearly 2 decades of experience in visual design and e-learning, Chelsea brings a wealth of expertise to Aceable. Drawing on her background in UX design, Chelsea creates graphics that capture student attention while clarifying complex concepts. Committed to lifelong learning herself, Chelsea is dedicated to making education accessible and enjoyable through thoughtful design, empowering students to excel in their learning journey.