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News Release:
Auto Tech Lab Reopening Marks Crawford’s 50th Year
State of the Art Makeover Trains New Generation of Automotive Technicians
September 4, 2007
SAN DIEGO – Just because Crawford High has been around
for 50 years doesn’t mean that its auto shop isn’t equipped to service anything newer than a classic 1957 Chevrolet.
In fact, the newly reopened automotive technology lab at Crawford Educational Complex’s Invention and Design Educational Academy (IDEA) is state of the art – something that was celebrated when the facility was rededicated September 6, 2007, at the campus, 4191 Colts Way (92115). Special guest was to Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Schools.
The new classes, part of San Diego Unified’s College, Career and Technical Education Program,
prepare graduates for job opportunities as technicians at local dealerships (with some paying $100,000 or more annually), as well
as community colleges and engineering programs at universities.
Coursework is based on standards from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence with its ASE Certification, and the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF). Students earn national certifications, a certificate from the Regional Occupational Program and credit for up to three courses at the Miramar College Advanced Transportation Technology Program.
Shelia Jackson, Vice President, San Diego Board of Education, John Spiegel, Principal of IDEA, and Ginger Eves, Director
of the Office of College, Career and Technology Education for the district, were hosts.
Community partners scheduled to attend were: Nick Hyde, Carquest; Gary Zuckerman, American Tire Distributors; Dr. Patricia Hsieh, Miramar College President; Greg Newhouse, Miramar College Associate Dean; Jason Mossy and Dale Snow, Mossy Nissan; Bill Howard, UTI; Tom Fox and Dan Collins, Mercedes Benz of San Diego.
The rededication of the auto shop came less than a week before the school’s 50th anniversary. Crawford opened on September 10,
1957. In its first half-century, the school produced many famous
alumni. Now, as one of San Diego Unified’s high school complexes, it has four distinct courses of study, called small
schools. In addition to IDEA, where the auto shop is located, the other schools are: the School of Community Health and
Medical Practices (CHAMPS); School of Law and Business; and Multimedia and Visual Arts School (MVAS).
