Well, it's hard to believe that my graduating students have completed two years in the collision repair program at Butler. The time has flown by fast. I'm excited to see each of them turn the chapter in their book of life as they start their new career. I look forward to hearing success stories from them. I once heard that a good manager does not try to give his or her employees the expectations to be as successful or skilled as s/he is. Rather, the good manager gives their employees the encouragement to be better than they are. I believe the same holds true for teachers. I don't believe it's my job to show the students how talented or smart that I am, but rather help them explore how talented and smart they are. I really wish the best for them and their future. If they pass me up on the road of success or become more talented than I am in collision repair, then I'll feel that I did a job well done.

I would like to congratulate my 2009 Collision Repair Students of Butler Community College. Now it's time to begin your successful journey in life. Make me proud!

To watch a short video with a few photos of the past few years in the Collision Repair Program visit www.BCRN.BlogSpot.com