Gary Cryan
Automotive Technology – Westminster Campus
Gary, an ASE master automotive technician, has been teaching for more than 30 years in a variety of settings – high schools, private schools, and public colleges. In his spare time, he volunteers at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden.
Teaching Philosophy
I like teaching at Front Range Community College because we’re serious about career/technical education. I like to watch students grow as they demonstrate their new-found skills and knowledge here and then take their skills to a job.
Courses Taught
- Auto Shop Orientation
- Brakes I
- Engine Removal & Installation
- Engine Repair & Rebuild
- Brakes II
- Manual Transmissions/Transaxle
- Automatic Transmissions/Transaxle
- General Engine Diagnosis
- Drivability Diagnosis
Teaching Experience
1998- Present Faculty, Automotive Technology, Front Range Community College
1996-1998 Faculty, Automotive Technology, Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1993-1995 Faculty, Automotive and Industrial Arts, Adams District 50
1979-1992 Department Chair, Automatic Transmissions, Denver Auto & Diesel College
Education
State University of New York, B.S., 1974
State University of New York, A.A.S., 1972
Professional Memberships
- ASE master Automotive Technician past 25+ years
- Past President of Colorado Automotive Teachers Society