“Watching students blossom into something they never imagined is rewarding. I love seeing students complete tasks and procedures they were once afraid of trying. For instance, many students have a fear of electricity. I think this fear is ingrained in us from early childhood. Watching a student overcome this fear, build a circuit and light … Continued
“I have always enjoyed being able to impart information to others, especially as this requires that I master the information first. By preparing to teach, I improve my own understanding.” Brian Sneed teaches Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair at Cordova High School in Cordova, Tennessee. Sneed’s passion for teaching began during his time in the … Continued
“I will always continually learn and try new instructional methodologies in my pursuit of excellence in teaching. I will seek out new project based learning opportunities, work based learning experiences and expose students to the latest development in new automotive technologies. I believe in my 15 years at Monte Vista High School, I have achieved … Continued
“The best part of teaching is being a mentor and positive role model for my students. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to pursue their passions.” Quint Dunlap teaches Automotive at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dunlap was inspired to transition from the automotive … Continued
“What I love most about teaching is watching my students grow from beginners to highly skilled professionals after graduation. I love to hear about their success in the skilled trades.” Rob Hunter teaches Automotive at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana. Hunter discovered his love of working on cars at 16, resurrecting a gifted station … Continued
“For as long as I can remember I liked working with my hands and would take apart anything I could get my hands on. School was never something I enjoyed, nor did it come easy to me. When I found out that classes existed that matched my passion, school did not seem like such a … Continued
“The opportunity to influence and support the next generation of skilled professionals is not just a job but a calling. I am committed to offering each student the same help, hope, and belief that was crucial to my own development, aiming to inspire and elevate them to surpass even their own expectations.” Chris Small teaches … Continued
“What I love most is fostering meaningful connections between my students, myself, and industry. The growth of these relationships is very rewarding as it lays the foundation for their future success.” Chris Nielsen teaches Automotive Service and Repair at Olympus High School in Holladay, Utah. He was inspired to teach skilled trades after graduating from … Continued
“What I love most about teaching is getting the opportunity to encourage and motivate students on a daily basis. I’m blessed with the opportunity to literally change the lives of young adults. I get to teach kids how to use power tools, fabricate twin turbo go-karts, build a hot rod from a steel 1929 Model … Continued
“Fostering a learning environment where everybody has the opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of their background or experience level, is crucial. By sharing my passion, knowledge and skills for the trade, I aim to inspire others to pursue careers in the automotive industry.” David Darden teaches Automotive Technology at Cedar Shoals High School in … Continued