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William Craig Hughes

William Craig Hughes

Batesville

Summary

Dynamic educator and leader with extensive experience at Project Lead the Way, specializing in advanced manufacturing and engineering education. Proven track record in training facilitation and mentoring, leveraging skills in Autodesk software and problem-solving to empower teachers and students alike. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving certification success in technical fields.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PLTW Advanced Manufacturing Lead Master Teacher

Project Lead the Way
Indianapolis
03.2026 - Current

Acted as point of contact and support for Master Teachers, enhancing collaboration throughout training season.

Liaised with Master Teachers, facilitating communication of essential information and key dates to ensure preparedness.

  • Addressed questions and provided guidance to Master Teachers, fostering a supportive training environment.
  • Review the training content and updated EIG to ensure you’re familiar and prepared to support Master Teachers.
  • As a Master Teacher Lead, my duties are:

Contracted Author for Autodesk Certified User Courses

LearnKey, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
  • I wrote four Autodesk Certified User (ACU) courses for LearnKey, Inc. that are used by schools nationwide to help students become ACU certified in Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, Revit, and AutoCAD. I worked with the LearnKey, Inc. team to provide demonstrations and record lessons for students to become proficient in each exam’s competency areas.
  • Developed engaging educational content for diverse learning platforms.
  • Researched current trends to enhance instructional materials and resources.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.

PLTW Master Teacher

Project Lead the Way
06.2014 - Current
  • I facilitate professional development training for teachers who may be teaching a PLTW course that is new at their school or who may have never taught the course before. Through rigorous coursework, I certify participants who show satisfactory performance in the training course to become credentialed in the appropriate PLTW course.
  • Specialized in training for Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (POE), Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA), and Advanced Manufacturing (ADM).
  • Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
  • Principles of Engineering (POE)
  • Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
  • Advanced Manufacturing (ADM)

Engineering and Technology Education Teacher

Batesville High School
Batesville
06.2010 - Current
  • I teach courses in the Engineering and Technology Education department including Project Lead the Way Engineering. Currently, I teach all four years of our PLTW program with opportunities for our students to earn dual credit and industry certification through the Autodesk Certified User (ACU) exams.
  • https://batesvilleinschools.com/bhs/
  • Developed innovative technology curriculum for diverse student groups.
  • Facilitated hands-on learning experiences using various digital tools.
  • Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology across subjects.

Adjunct Professor

Ivy Tech Community College
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Taught Design Technology evening courses DESN 101, DESN 104, and DESN 113, which fostered student understanding and engagement in design principles.
  • Developed course materials for diverse student populations.
  • Facilitated engaging discussions in classroom settings.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback.

Education

Master of Arts - Engineering/Technology Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
06-2014

Bachelor of Science - Engineering/Technology Education

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2010

Skills

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Fusion
  • Autodesk Tinkercad
  • 3D Printing Technology
  • CNC programming
  • Laser cutting/engraving
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Construction processes
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Certified in Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering Curriculum
  • PLTW Master Teacher (Introduction to Engineering Design)
  • PLTW Master Teacher (Principles of Engineering)
  • PLTW Master Teacher (Civil Engineering and Architecture)
  • PLTW Lead Master Teacher (Advanced Manufacturing)
  • Autodesk Certified User (ACU) for Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, Revit, and AutoCAD

References

  • Andy Allen, Principal, Batesville High School, 1 Bulldog Boulevard, Batesville, IN, 47006, 812-934-4384, aallen@batesville.k12.in.us
  • Dr. Todd Kelley, Technology Leadership and Innovation Professor, Purdue University, 401 N. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, 765-496-2383, trkelley@purdue.edu

Timeline

PLTW Advanced Manufacturing Lead Master Teacher

Project Lead the Way
03.2026 - Current

Contracted Author for Autodesk Certified User Courses

LearnKey, Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Ivy Tech Community College
01.2019 - 03.2020

PLTW Master Teacher

Project Lead the Way
06.2014 - Current

Engineering and Technology Education Teacher

Batesville High School
06.2010 - Current

Master of Arts - Engineering/Technology Education

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Engineering/Technology Education

Purdue University
William Craig Hughes