Scott Little named 2017 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year

July 24, 2017
Scott Little was named the Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year during the 44th annual North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held last week in Warren, Michigan.

Scott Little was named the Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year during the 44th annual North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held last week in Warren, Michigan. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for their commitment to educational excellence in the automotive repair industry.

As the 2017 recipient, Little receives a one-year complimentary subscription to Mitchell 1’s ProDemand® diagnostic, estimating and auto repair information software for the school where he teaches, as well as a check for $500 and a recognition certificate.
Scott Little

“Scott Little’s excellent career experience and reputation as an automotive instructor make him an outstanding choice to receive this year’s Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year honor,” said Nick DiVerde, senior marketing director, Mitchell 1. “We're pleased to recognize Scott's dedication to helping develop skilled professionals for the car care industry, and we extend our sincerest congratulations to him on this achievement.”   

Little is an instructor at the Porter and Chester Institute at the Branford, Connecticut campus where he has taught automotive technology classes since 2007. Little graduated from Gateway Community Technical College in 1996 with an associate of applied science degree in automotive technology and a certificate from the General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP). He completed a certificate program in alternative fuels technology from Gateway in 1997 and completed the Connecticut Emissions EDGE program in 1998. He has also earned several ASE certifications, including Master Technician in 1996.

Selection criteria for the Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year award requires that a master automotive technician excel on all ASE automotive tests, including A1 – A8 (Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Performance) and the L1 (Advanced Engine Performance Exam).

For more information about Mitchell 1, visit www.mitchell1.com, call (888) 724-6742, or locate an independent sales consultant at www.mitchellrep.com.

About Mitchell 1:

Headquartered in Poway, California, Mitchell 1 has been a leading provider of repair information solutions to the motor vehicle industry for over 95 years. Mitchell 1 offers a complete line of integrated repair software and services to help automotive and commercial truck professionals improve productivity and profitability. ProDemand® optimized with SureTrack® is the most complete solution for OEM and real-world repair information and diagnostics. Manager™ SE is the industry standard for mechanical estimating and shop management information. The SocialCRM shop marketing service delivers automated marketing and customer outreach tools to help shop owners improve their bottom line profits. For commercial truck repair shops, Mitchell 1 offers Manager™ SE Truck Edition to manage business operations, and TruckSeries to estimate labor times, diagnose and repair all makes of Class 4-8 trucks. Mitchell 1 is a recipient of the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence award. For more information about Mitchell 1 products and services, visit www.mitchell1.com. Follow Mitchell 1 on social media at www.facebook.com/Mitchell1ShopSolutions and www.twitter.com/Mitchell1.

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