Driven to Succeed: How One Automotive Program Boosts Student Success with Electude
“I wish I had this earlier in my career.” – Anthony Rozman
Mentor Schools Career Academies
Country
United States
Organisation
High School
Background
With nearly three decades of teaching experience, Anthony Rozman knows what works and what doesn’t in an automotive classroom. A graduate of a vocational program himself, Rozman has built a hands-on, real-world learning environment at Mentor Schools Career Academy in Ohio that gives students more than technical know-how. It gives them confidence, structure, and purpose.
Challenges
Rozman wanted a way to bring consistency, structure, and deeper understanding into his already successful program. His students were getting valuable shop experience but when it came to grasping complex topics (especially electronics), some fell behind. And when COVID hit, the need for a flexible, digital solution became urgent.
The strategy
Rozman adopted Electude as a core part of his curriculum—not just as a backup, but as a tool to rethink how theory is taught.
Here’s how he uses it:
- Modules that match student levels: foundational for beginners, more advanced for top performers.
- Theory-first, hands-on second: using Electude modules to spark discussions that flow into real shop scenarios.
- Mastery mindset: homework is only complete once students hit 70%, they redo it until they get there.
- Scientific method for problem-solving: giving students a hands-on, methodical approach to finding the solution.
The results
By blending Electude’s structured content with real-world shop experience, Rozman has
- Seen low dropout rates for the program, usually under 10%.
- Prepared students for state web exams and ASE student certifications with most passing at proficient or advanced levels.
- State follow-up data shows strong employment, with most students staying in the trade.
- Rozman’s program consistently exceeds state work-study expectations (30% vs. 12% requirement)
What it means
Rozman isn’t just teaching auto tech. He’s building confidence. With Electude, his students go from “What is this?” to “I got this.” It’s not about passing a test. It’s about getting it deeply and being ready for the real world.
“I wish I had Electude earlier in my career,” Rozman says. “It tracks progress, supports different learners, and keeps things consistent.”
Takeaway
Rozman’s program blends structure with shop-floor grit and Electude brings it all together. His students don’t just pass. They belong in the industry.
