Team members play a vital role in evaluating and upholding the quality of HVACR education nationwide and have an opportunity to help evaluate programs and shape the future of the HVACR industry.
Thomas Tebbe has worn many hats, demonstrating unwavering dedication to advancing HVACR education and technician training, a press release from HVAC Excellence said. Tebbe was the national programs director at HVAC Excellence from 2002 to 2016.
The HVAC Excellence certified subject matter educator credentialing exams determine whether an HVACR instructor has mastered the material in several subject areas in order to successfully teach those subjects.
Accreditation certifies that a program is delivering high-quality, industry-relevant education that prepares students for successful careers in the rapidly evolving HVACR industry, a statement from HVAC Excellence said.
The list of the Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors and Educators, put together by HVAC Excellence, recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of the HVACR industry through exceptional teaching, dedication, and advocacy for education.
HVAC Excellence and TruTechTools had sought nominations from the industry for the Top 25 Most Influential Instructors/Trainers awards, and received more than 1,000 responses.
To show that their program met nationally established standards, faculty and staff recently sought accreditation of the HVACR technology program at Palm Beach State College.
The scholarships, which are for new instructors, were established to honor the memory of D. Brian Baker, an advocate for continued learning and professional development in the HVACR industry.
Instructors who earn the title of Certified Master HVACR Educator have shown that they have the retained knowledge necessary to prepare students for success in most entry-level jobs in the HVACR industry.
Accreditation brings increased credibility with prospective students and employers, improves recruitment efforts, eases the transferring of credits, and brings opportunities for program growth.
