hard work pays off in one way or another, in always doing the right thing even when no one is looking and paying it forward because life is too short. She hopes the strong example she sets every day helps inspire her students to be better and paves the way for the next generation of auto techs. “I’m very fortunate to be in the position I am in, and I try not to take that for granted. There were always a lot of people on my side, and with me, there will always be at least one more person my students can count on to be on theirs,” Priscilla said. In her free time, Priscilla enjoys adventuring with her family and watching them grow, thrive and become what they want to become. She always looks for opportunities to make their lives full and enjoys creating new experiences with them. About Citrus College Citrus College is located in Glendora in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, approximately 25 miles northeast of metropolitan Los Angeles. The college has the distinction of being the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in the state. Citrus College was founded in 1915, with an enrollment of 27 students, under the leadership of Dr. Floyd S. Hayden, who helped bring the community college movement to California. From 1915 to 1961, the college was operated by the Citrus Union High School District. In July 1961, the Citrus Community College District was created to include the Azusa and Glendora Unified School Districts. In 1967, the district expanded to include the Claremont, Duarte, and Monrovia school districts. Today, Citrus College occupies a 104-acre campus. The Automotive Technology program offers full-time employment as an entry-level service technician during the student’s second year of training. The industry supports these programs with donated equipment, tools, service manuals, teaching aids, and textbooks. Specialized training classes are also available if students wish to upgrade or hone skills for job advancement and a pay increase. Business partnerships with the Automotive Service Council (ASC) and Toyota/Lexus ensure that students work with an array of vehicles and state-of-the-art equipment. Students practice live work in addition to classroom learning. The Automotive Technology Program at Citrus College is also certified by NATEF and is held to rigorous academic standards. All full-time instructors have worked in the automotive industry and are ASC Master Technicians that have partnered with business leaders in the community to provide paid internship opportunities for students. The program currently offers the following degrees and certificates: • A.S. in Automotive Technology • A.S. in Medium and Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck Technology • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair • Automotive Research and Development • Automotive Service, Diagnosis and Repair — Master Technician • Automotive Service, Diagnosis and Repair — Toyota/Lexus/ Scion Technician • Automotive Service, Diagnosis and Repair — Undercar Drivetrain Specialist • Automotive Service, Diagnosis and Repair — Underhood Specialist • Clean Energy and Vehicle Electrification Technology • Diesel Engine Service, Diagnosis and Repair Technician • Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Service, Diagnosis, and Repair Master Technician • Stationary Power Generation Service, Diagnosis and Repair Technician To learn more about Citrus College and the programs that are offered, please visit citruscollege.edu. 12
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