OTC congratulates our February 2019 Instructor of the Month, Justin Holcomb. Welding students were not shy in stating their reasons they felt Holcomb deserved this recognition. Every student nomination indicates Holcomb listens to student’s concerns, addresses the technique or problem students are having in not achieving the desired weld results. He will put on his […]
Congratulations to OTC instructor Vincent Santora as our newest Instructor of the Month. Santora received glowing nominations based on his industry experience, ease of understanding in making complex principles easy to understand. Students like his honest, positive, and encouraging attitude. OTC is fortunate to have so many wonderful instructors who have a passion for teaching […]
Congratulations to our December 2018 Instructor of the Month! Automotive instructor Ken Schade has been with OTC since 2006, and has 36-years of industry experience. He was known as the transmission instructor, but is qualified to teach many different modules. Recently, Schade moved into teaching the electrical module – which is typically the most difficult […]
OTC celebrates a new Instructor of the Month, Bruce McIntyre! As an instructor it is sometimes difficult to instruct, mentor and lead by example while dealing with the everyday differences and uniqueness’s our students bring with them. Welding instructor, Bruce McIntyre manages to keep it all together and help change the lives of our welding students one […]
Congratulations to Robert Vaughn as OTC’s instructor of the Month! Vaughn proudly served his country in the US Army from 1985-1993. He has been with OTC since 2004, where he started as an instructor. In 2013 he took over as the Director of Automotive. Students respect his “tough love” approach as he doesn’t sugar coat […]
Congratulations to collision instructor Nick Garcia, for being OTC’s September 2018 Instructor of the Month. Garcia has been in OTC’s collision dept since 2016. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Garcia teaches several collision training modules including structural, non-structural and refinishing. From student nominations, one thing that made Garcia a stand […]
Congratulations to Bill Schwiemann as OTC’s August 2018 Instructor of the Month! Schwiemann has been with OTC since 2015 and currently teaches engine performance l and ll. Schwiemann is a student favorite based on the amount of time he will spend with students outside of regular class time to ensure they understand the material and […]
Congratulations to PowerSport instructor, Russell Lynch, as OTC’s July 2018 Instructor of the Month. Lynch received several handwritten nominations from current students on his knowledge, patience and willingness to help students be successful.
There is no better way to kick off the summer training module and welcome in new students than to recognize our June 2018 Instructor of the Month, Mr. David Schmauder! This is the third Automotive instructor since January to earn Instructor of the Month status. Nine-year teaching veteran, David Schmauder, is currently teaching engine performance, […]
Congratulations to Robert Forcino, OTC’s May 2018 Instructor of the Month! Forcino in one of our excellent instructors teaching Classic Car Restoration. His students from AR-31 all gathered around to congratulate him on this tremendous recognition. OTC is fortunate to have so many great and influential instructors who help shape future careers in the industry.