Several new episodes of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) podcast series, “Team ASE Podcasts,” are now available. The latest podcast, entitled “Teaching the Teachers” was recorded at the recent ASE Education Foundation’s Instructor Conference and features Antonio Melendez, a career and technology instructor from Westbury High School in Houston, Texas.
In this episode, industry veteran and host, Tony Molla talks with Melendez about the personal and professional significance of attending the instructor conference. The two also discuss Melendez’s background; how he became a CTE instructor in Texas; how his jobs introduced him to mentoring and apprenticeships; and how the training he receives at the conference helps him be a better teacher.
Other new episodes include those entitled “Excellence at Any Age,” “The Rise of Mechanical and Technology Specialist” and “Working Together for Tomorrow.” In upcoming podcasts, Molla will feature more interviews from the instructor conference that review the type of technical training available and the value it provides to instructors and those who support their efforts to educate the next generation of automotive professionals.
“The Team ASE Podcast series offers 10-minute “quick hit” topics that can really help industry professionals as they navigate their careers,” said Donna Wagner, vice president of industry and media relations for ASE. “We also offer some very informative interviews with service professionals and instructors who discuss important issues facing the industry today.”
To listen to the Team ASE Podcast series and other ASE-related podcasts, visit www.ase.com/podcast.
Have a podcast idea? Send your suggestions to Tony.Molla@ASEeducation.org.
About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Established in 1972 as a non-profit organization, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a driving force in the transportation industry. As an independent third party, ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification and credentialing of current and future industry professionals, and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are approximately 220,000 ASE Certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country. For more information about ASE, visit www.ase.com.