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Mark
L. Ashton
Instructional Support
Associate
Automotive Technology
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The automotive technician
of today is a highly trained individual requiring
extensive technical training and continuing education.
Here at Morrisville State College we strive to instill
a strong background in automotive technology, providing
the skills necessary to ensure the student excels
in the field of automotive technology.
"Test; don't guess"
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A.A.S., Business Administration, Morrisville
State College
• A.A.S., Automotive Technology, Morrisville
State College
• ASE Certified Master Technician
• ASE Certified Advance Engine Performance |
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Matthew
Heckerman
Instructional Support
Assistant
Automotive Technology
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I have more than
10 years of experience in automotive repair. What
I strive to accomplish is to use this knowledge
to not only teach students how to repair and diagnose
vehicles, but to instill pride, honesty and integrity
in what they do and in the automotive profession.
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A.A.S., Automotive Technology, Morrisville State
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Joe
Kidd
Instructor/Coordinator
Automotive Technology |
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With wisdom, I may
look to the future and see the effect that my teaching
will have on my students, and thus adapt my methods
to fit the needs of each one. With creativity, I
can prepare new and challenging projects that can
challenge my students and expand their minds to
set higher goals and dream loftier dreams. With
love, I can praise my students for jobs well
done and encourage them to get up and go on when
they fail.
Retail automotive
service is constantly evolving and will continue
to do so as long as technological advances exist.
This high-tech career field has gone from basic
mechanics to one that requires individuals who
hold a high level of expertise in mathematics,
diagnostics, hydraulics and electrical/electronics
along with strong analytical skills.
As a result of this
evolutionary change in the automobile industry,
demand for qualified individuals who are highly
skilled and knowledgeable has never been greater
than right now. Are
you up for the challenge?
• A.A.S., Automotive Technology, Herkimer
County Community College
• B.S., Vocational-Technical Education, SUNY
Oswego
• M.S., Liberal Studies (finishing),Empire
State College |
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Travis
LaRock
Instructor
Automotive Technology
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I have 10 years of
teaching experience including high school vocational
programs, BOCES, and the two-year college level.
I have worked in a variety of automotive settings
since the age of 16, ranging from entry level technician,
to fleet maintenance, to class A technician in a
dealership. I feel that having a range of experiences
allows me to better relate to a variety of students.
I continue to work in the field during the summer
to stay current and proficient.
Through my work experience,
I decided to become a teacher for several reasons.
First and foremost I wish
to change the public’s perception of the automotive
technician and our field in general. The automotive
field has changed dramatically in the past five
to 10 years. The life of a technician has changed
from 80 percent hands-on, to 80 percent troubleshooting
and problem solving.
Finally I enjoy imparting
my knowledge, skills, and experience to students
in an effort to aid in their growth as technicians
and as people. I try to assist the students in having
every opportunity to grow in a positive direction,
wherever that may lead them!
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A.A.S., Automotive Technology, Morrisville State
College
• B.S., Vocational-Technical Education, SUNY
Oswego
• M.S., Vocational-Technical Education, SUNY
Oswego (near completion) |
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Stephen
Law
Automotive
Department Chair
Assistant Professor
Automotive Technology
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With 25 years teaching
experience, it is always a pleasure meeting past
students and hearing that they are successful and
that I made a difference.
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A.A.S., Automotive Technology, Morrisville State
College
• B.S., Vocational Education, SUNY Utica/Rome
• M.S., Vocational Education, SUNY
Oswego
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Loren
Maki
Instructional
Support Associate
Automotive Technology |
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“Experience
without theory is blind, theory without experience
is mere intellectual play.” - Emanuel Kant
I
believe that this is especially important within
the automotive field in that students cannot merely
recall a set of facts for a test, but rather must
be able to apply what they have learned to real
world problems.
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A.A.S., Automotive Service, Morrisville State
College
• B.S., Agricultural and Biological Engineering,
Cornell University |
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Nate
Miller
Instructional Support
Assistant
Automotive Technology
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As a graduate of
Morrisville State College with 18 years of field
experience, I strive to bring the leading edge of
our technology into the classroom, in the hope that
students become
tomorrow's industry leaders.
Every student has
the potential to succeed. The key to learning is
how to unlock that potential.
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A.A.S. Automotive Technology, Morrisville State
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John Scutt
Assistant Professor
Automotive Technology |
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With the continuing
changes and advancements in today's automobile,
technicians need to know how the systems work and
how they work together.
With more than 10 years
of teaching experience and 15 years of work experience,
I have learned that when students learn first in
the classroom and then go to the lab and see how
it works, then will understand it better.
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A.A.S., Automotive Technology, Morrisville State
College
• B.S., Vocational-Technical Education, SUNY
Oswego
• M.S., Vocational-Technical Education, SUNY
Oswego |
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Tom
Skuce
Assistant Professor
Automotive Technology |
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With 20-plus years
of teaching experience in automotive and a long
background in the automotive service and repair
industry, I strive to bring the real world into
the classroom.
New
students bring a range of varied abilities to
the automotive technology program. It is our task
to identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop,
modify and enhance appropriate behaviors, attitudes,
and work procedures through demonstration and
practical lab experiences to ensure success in
their chosen field.
"Test,
don’t guess" is our motto.
Fix
it right the first time…..is what we strive
for
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B.A., Education, Syracuse University
• M.S., Education, Syracuse University
• Automotive Technology Teacher, SUNY
Oswego (Certification) |
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Gilbert
M. Wistrup
Instructional
Support Assistant
Automotive Technology
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I have twenty-five
years in the automotive field with dealership and
independent repair shop experience. I am also an
ASE Master Technician, Cadillac Master Craftsman
and Ford Motor Company certified in engine, drivetrain
and chassis.
The automotive student
must have a natural mechanical ability and a strong
understanding in electronics to succeed in the complex
field of automobile repair today.
• A.A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology,
Morrisville State College
• B.S., (degree anticipated in 2004),Empire
State College |
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