SWBOCES Automotive Technology Teacher Gets Outstanding Educator Award

SWBOCES Automotive Technology teacher Scott Nelson.

Scott Nelson, the popular, self-effacing automotive technology teacher at the Center for Career Services, was honored in April by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association with the group's Outstanding Educator for Westchester County award.

Mr. Nelson, who's been with SWBOCES for seven years, was honored for his "dedication, delivery of content, and work on building a strong program" for automotive students, according to Stephen Mercaldo, educational advisor for the GNYADA. The award was announced at the New York Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York.

Mr. Mercaldo, New York downstate manager for the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) program, also noted that Mr. Nelson has maintained an active partnership with AYES, a national program that encourages young people to enter the automotive industry. The SWBOCES teacher has also served on the revision team for the New York Association of Administrators for Career and Technical Education, and is currently participating in a Pennsylvania State University study of the application of required math skills in an automotive program setting.

Mr. Nelson said that receiving the award was a humbling experience. "I was completely surprised by this," he said, "and I appreciate the recognition for my work."

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