Nominations for educator of the year come from across the country to recognize AMT instructors who, either through a single event or over the span of a career, have a direct impact on aviation maintenance students. Locklear is the second educator from Kansas State Polytechnic to receive the award since 1990.
Locklear is an achieved AMT, great educator, holds a Private Pilot license, has a Masters degree in Aviation Safety and is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, he came up with innovative solutions to virtually deliver coursework to students that will forever impact the aviation maintenance program.
“Steven is not only a professional, he cares for students, their success, and the future of aviation maintenance,” said Department of Aviation Director Terry Hunt.
Both Miller and Locklear will receive a cash award and be honored at the ATEC virtual awards ceremony taking place on Tuesday May 18th at 1:00 pm CT. Registration is open for anyone who would like to attend.