Robin is fantastic! We are a family that's all enthusiasm-- but not so much in the way of knowledge…read morewhen it comes to our garden -- both flower and vegetable. Robin helps us understand the basics -- with no question too dumb -- and has helped us with garden design, plant selection, planting tips and has the best resources for labor help. Her casual, smart and professional demeanor are a terrific asset to her encylopedic knowledge of plants and green growing. And most importantly, she really listens -- from working with us on our limited budget to really understanding the look we were going for. I can't recommend her enough.

This is a solid school, originally built on the standards set by its predecessor, the late and…read morerevered Ed Taylor. A few of the folks at TaylorMade were hired by Ed. It is evident that they have been able to maintain the quality and caliber of education to the founder's high standards. Truck driving school is quite an investment of time and money and you have to make sure that its for you. You also want to do it right - it's a hell of a lot of responsibility and it is not easy. Driving a truck is a calling and a profession. I took time to research the trucking schools between the Canadian border and south to Everett. I checked out the reviews, the websites and I took the time to drive around Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties looking for a great truck driving school - driving around their yards and snooping around. I chose TaylorMade Truck Driving School in Burlington and I have no regrets. They are not the least costly school, but the program is very thorough and anticipates all of the costs extra. They will work with you, and they won't give up on you. This made all of the difference for me. The instruction was top notch. The instructors are all very different, but they meet and talk in the mornings and at the end of each day. Each student's learning day is graded; the score cards are used as talking points between the instructors. This communication of student progress really allows for a high level of individually tailored instruction. The best part is that the lead instructor is a natural at teaching. He really gets it and truly understands that every person learns differently; the key to success in teaching is finding out how each student learns. It certainly worked for me, an old guy who needed a late life career change. This old dog learned some new tricks and I have the folks at Taylor Made TDS to thank. They rock!

Defensive Driving is a chain throughout the Skagit area, and it has some pros/cons…read more A positive is that the instructors are engaging, especially online, which is very helpful for a digital class. However, a con is that they often cut observed drives short, and ask the students if they want to end early. I wish they wouldn't ask a teenager if he/she wants to end early - because the teenager invariably wants to go home and do nothing. Defensive Driving needs to provide the hour of observation/instruction that I'm paying for. A pro is that the instructors provide good feedback and lend confidence to the learners. However, a HUGE con is that they never have drive times available afterschool or on the weekend. They only put one month up at a time on the schedule agent, so if you don't get any dates that month, you can't even go forward to the next month to schedule. I refuse to let my son to skip school to do observed drives. Perhaps they need to hire more trained observers. Another positive is how easy it is to take both the written and practical driving tests with Defensive Driving. It really is seemless. But, another negative is that the instructor has the students use his own personal car for the exam (maybe he gets a tax write-off), instead of the cars they have been practicing in and are used to. Unfortunately, there is odd rubber-band placed on the brake pedal, which really distracted my son who has sensory issues. He failed his first driving exam because the rubberband on the brake pedal was a huge distraction.

The owner or manager at this Stanwood location is AMAZING. We had the opportunity for my sons high…read moreschool or this drivers Ed company which happens to be within walking distance of the high school. It's a tad more expensive but worth every penny as I've heard nothing but amazing things about how this school operates. I also get the pleasure to watch these adorable teens parallel park in front of my house quite often. I stopped in the other day to sign my son up in which they do sign ups on online. I stopped by and the owner/manager was so helpful, so positive, such a great guy. Works well with kids with learning disabilities he mentioned also. Who teaches my son how to drive legally is so important to me. My son (all kids) are my world and teaching styles can be so different. I immediately knew not only the first time but the second time I was able to talk to him that this hands-down was the place to go. It's worth the extra 40 or $50 trust me. And there flexible so many different options like weekend versus weekdays. Also currently still doing online classes also however I am choosing in person as it will fit my son better. and it's next-door to the YMCA in which he's always at. When it comes to your kids safety it's priceless not to mention the experience, even the memories that he will gain are important. I feel this will be more tailored to his needs but most of all MY BIGGEST PET PEVE is when adults/teachers don't treat kids with the same respect as they do parents for instance that they will be treated I'm sure with the same respect as the parents are. I would highly recommend this location in Stanwood. My daughter went through the high school drivers Ed 10 years ago they did a good job but usually it's teachers teaching at the HS and you don't know what one probably where is I know my son Maddox will be able to succeed and have a better learning experience under this facility and educator. Meeting him twice GREAT GUY WHO YOU CAN TELL CARES but also enjoys what he does huge bonus versus some teachers at the school I'm sure could get a little cranky if there with high school students all day (I get it lol ) and then teaching them to drive after UGG. Bless them. Oh and their cars are very nice new and clean. Thanks Defensive Driving School. We will see you soon. The yellow truck is no longer in front of my home but we have a grey Kia out in front you can parallel park next to anytime.

They took my money for my son's driving test and weren't there at the appointment. No call or…read moreanything just waste your time. It's been a week and still can't get an answer. Don't waste your time here!

Rikki is so patient with the students during class and drives. Very much wants them to be…read moresuccessful.

MVHS - Not only my place of employment, but my second family. We strive to meet the needs of all…read morestudents from any background.

Highly Recommend. I purchased a flight and dinner certificate my husband for Christmas and we were…read morejust able to use it. We had a fantastic time with Mike, even with a little wind. We spent time over the Skagit Valley tulip fields and the oyster farms. The flight was comfortable and very professional.

Took a driving test for my license and was automatically failed because I went 6 hours over the…read morespeed limit for one second (it was downhill, and the car they had me drive was VERY sensitive. And I drive a sensitive car.) Also I could barely see the mph because of the FUCKING GLARE in that UGLY ASS CAR. Instructor sucked. Wore a cowboy hat and wrap-around sunglasses. I was minused points for not putting the hand brake on when parallel parking, and for when trying to parallel park, I didn't back into the space. HE SAID I WASN'T ALLOWED TO DRIVE FORWARD INTO THE SPACE! ANkD MINUSED POINTS FOR IT. TLDR; Instructor ass and deducted points for the smallest of things.

My third teenager just completed drivers ed at Munros' in Anacortes. I would recommend them. Our…read moreinstructor Staci was great, all of my kids liked her. If you have more than one student they offer a family discount make sure to ask for it.

My 7th grade daughter just started using FACS and after the first meeting she had a game plan of…read morehow to organize her binder to be more helpful to her by color coding her homework and setting up an hourly schedule for home to get homework done. I feel like this is going to be a great help for my daughter to help her achieve her academic and personal goals for 7th grade and establish a routine that will help her for the rest of her schooling years and possibly beyond because it will also help her to be organized which she struggles with just a bit. We were very impressed after just one meeting with her coach. So, glad we decided to use FACS. I am going to recommend it to my niece and nephews.