Intro to Automotive & Industrial Technology
In these year-long courses, students learn what it means to be successful employees and gain valuable skills they can use in work and life. Like our traditional programs, students learn in the classroom and then apply their knowledge through hands-on projects in our labs. Small class sizes, plenty of support and a just-right pace help students thrive and prepare for life after high school.
Following a successful year in one of these programs, students have a selection of opportunities for their next step based on their needs and goals.
See this School News Network article for more about the Intro to Automotive program which launched in fall 2022.
Meet the Instructors
Marshall Lystra, Instructor
Background:
- 10+ years as an industry technician
- Service Engineer for Ford Motor Company
Industry Credentials
- Nationally-certified ASE Technician
- State-licensed Automotive Service Technology Instructor
Education
- M.A. Career and Technical Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Ferris State University
- B.A. Automotive Industry Management - Ferris State University
- A.A.S. Automotive Technology - Muskegon Community College
Holly Nichols, CTES 
- 27+ years at Kent ISD
- 7 years at Kent Occupational High School, Wyoming Public Schools
- 34+ years of Special Education experience
- Employment Training Specialist - MSU/Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Services
- A.A. - Grand Rapids Community College
- A.A.S. - Ferris State University
