Site:Northern Career Institute-Willoughby
COLLEGE CREDITS - Tech Prep
Two-year program: grades 11-12
The Automotive Technology program takes place in “hands on” learning environment. Students will remove and replace various steering and suspension components, brakes and exhausts systems and will use MIG welding and Oxy fuel torches. They will also use a computerized wheel balancing machine and a four wheel alignment machine.
Second year students will use a variety of computerized scan tools to diagnose and repair drive train, emission, and electrical issues. Students are encouraged to participate in a work study program.
- Education: Bowling Green State University-Bachelor of Science/Technology Education; Valley City State University-Masters/Career and Technical Education
- Work Experience: Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools Instructor (4 yrs); Wickliffe City Schools 2007-2017 Industrial Arts Instructor; Fabricator / Carpenter / Automotive Technician / Electrician
- Credentials: Ohio State Department of Education Teaching License in Technology Education.
- Hobbies: Drag Racing / Motorsports Fabrication / Camping / Boating.