Q: What made you decide you wanted to work on cars?

A: “I have natural talent for understanding how mechanical things work, and I found it very satisfying to take something apart and put it back together better than it was before.”

Q: What made you decide to be a teacher?

A: “I had an injury that kept me from working on vehicles full time and I realized that I could share my knowledge and experience with the next generation of automotive technicians.”

Q: How many years have you been a teacher?

A: “This is my 5th year teaching.”

Q: What about cars interested you the most?

A: “The speed and the freedom they provide.”

Q: How long have you been interested in cars?

A: “I have been interested in cars for as long as I can remember.”

Q: Do you plan on continuing teaching here at Lake Central?

A: Yes, I do.

Q: How long were you a mechanic for?

A: “I spent 26 years in the industry.”

Q:  What do you think you can improve on and why?

A: “I need to increase my knowledge of electric and hybrid vehicles. No matter what anyone thinks about the technology, it is here to stay and as a teacher I need to prepare my students for it.”

Q: Do you think your classes are fun, why?

A: “I think they are. How can you not have fun talking, learning about and working on cars every day.”

Q: What does your class offer?

A: “Auto I & II offers dual credit through Ivy Tech along with entry level ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications.”

Q: Why should people take auto?

A: “The Intro class offers students a chance to understand how the automobile works and how it affects so many aspects of daily lives. Auto I & Auto II students then can build on that knowledge and learn to diagnose and repair each system of the vehicle in route to a career in the automotive industry.”

Q: Do you enjoy teaching the classes you teach?

A: “Yes, I enjoy teaching. It’s very satisfying to help students reach their potential and see them mature as they progress through the program.”