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General Automotive Technology Mr. Chavez, Mr. Cruz, & Mr. Formella

About the Program

Automotive Services: an ASE Certified AST Program

Gwinnett County citizens highly value the important role education plays in building a thriving, global community and strongly support the school system’s pursuit of excellence. The finest teachers in the profession, involved parents, and a supportive community are key elements in the district’s quest to become a system of world-class schools. At Maxwell, we strive to help student's explore opportunities in the automotive industry and prepare them for college or entering the workforce. We provide a student-centered, safe learning environment where hands-on training, real world employability and soft skills are taught by highly certified industry professionals.

Courses & Credits

Automotive Technologies I
Automotive Technologies II
Automotive Technologies III
Embedded Credit: Science

Certifications

  • SP2 Safety Certification (2 certificates)
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Level Certification in 9 Areas
  • Subaru Level 1 Technician Certification (10 certificates)
  • Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Level 0 Technician Certification (6 certificates)
  • Snap-On Tools Voltmeter Certification
  • Valvoline Motor Oil Basics Certification
  • American Lift Institute Lift Safety Certification

Partnerships

  • Infinity of Gwinnett - Subaru of Gwinnett
  • Hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep
  • Hennessy Automobile Companies
  • Nash Chevrolet
  • Jim Ellis Automotive Group
  • Atlanta Classic Cars Mercedes Benz
  • Rick Case Automotive Group
  • Rick Hendrick Automotive Group ​
  • Gwinnett Place Ford
  • Akins Ford
  • Fenski Automotive
  • GK Tire
  • Kauffman Tire
  • Hunter Engineering Company
  • BMW North America
  • Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources
  • Volkswagen

Instructors

Mr. Max Chavez

It is my mission as an educator to prepare my students to achieve their goals in the automotive industry. I know that not all my students will grow up to be technicians but they all most likely will own a car. Maxwell gives me the opportunity to have students explore careers in the automotive industry and make educated decisions on their options.

Education

  • Automotive Technology Diploma, Dekalb Technical College
  • PACTE, University of Georgia
  • 2017 TIEGA Teacher Of The Year
  • 2014-15 Maxwell High School -Teacher Of The Year
  • 2014 Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia Association (TIEGA) - New Teacher Of The Year
  • 2014 Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE)- New Teacher Of The Year Nominee
  • 2014 Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) - Trade and Industrial Education Division - National Outstanding New Teacher Award

Certifications

  • ASE - G1
  • ASE – Master
  • ASE - L1
  • ASE - A9 Diesel Repair
  • Chrysler Master Technician 2001 to Present
  • Dodge Viper Certified Technician
  • Hybrid Vehicle Two Mode
  • Automatic Transmission Repair Specialist

Business & Industry Experience

  • Pep-Boys Auto Parts – Parts sales and assistant store manager
  • Hayes Chrysler – Technician and Team Leader - 12 years
  • Dekalb Technical College – Adjunct Automotive Instructor
  • 2018-19 Vice President of Trade & Industrial Educators of Georgia

Mr. Kyle Formella

Education

  • Automotive Services Associates degree
  • Graduate of the two-year science embedded Maxwell Automotive Program

Certifications

  • ASE Master Technician
  • ASE G1
  • Subaru Master Advisor
  • #1 in Customer Support for the Southeast Region 2018

Vision

To reach and raise the next generation and develop their technical knowledge and apply automotive principles to their future. The technician job is not for everyone, however, there are many opportunities in the automotive field. I believe the knowledge that students leave our program with not only makes them an educated consumer, while also placing them leagues above others in the job market.

Mr. Ervin Cruz

Mr. Cruz joined Maxwell High School of Technology in 2018. He currently teaches all courses offered in Automotive Services. Mr. Cruz is ASE certified with year of experience in the automotive industry.