Dr. Downey appointed to AYES board

Congratulations to EVIT superintendent Dr. Sally Downey -- She has been named to the Automotive Youth Educational Services board of directors!

AYES is a partnership among automotive manufacturers, dealerships and secondary automotive programs that seeks to encourage young people to consider and prepare for satisfying careers in retail automotive service or advanced studies in automotive technology.

Dr. Downey is taking the seat previously occupied by Kay Martin, who recently retired. The seat will expire in 2012.

Here's what AYES Chairman Jim Sinclair had to say about Dr. Downey's appointment to the board: “Under Dr. Downey's leadership, EVIT has become an inspirational example of how the AYES school-to-career model benefits students, local dealerships and schools, and the automotive service industry. The important educational perspective coupled with her personal and professional experience brings added perspective to the AYES board. Her commitment to the students and their success in the future will match the high motivation level of the rest of the board.”