Meet Our Instructors

Hello, I am Mr. Ridley and I teach:

• Mechanical Engineering & Design
• Architectural Design
• Civil and Site Engineering
• 2D and 3D CAD

This is a picture of the instructor, Larry Ridley, in front of the river and industrial buildings in Lansing, Michigan This is a picture of the program instructor shaking hands with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder at the Skills USA convention

My Industry and Educational Experience includes:

• 14 years as an Instructor at the Capital Area Career Center, Ingham ISD
• 1 year as an Instructor at Hill Vocational Center, Lansing SD
• 2 years as an Architectural Designer and Drafter
• 3 years as a Mechanical/Facilities Designer and Drafter
• 1 year as a GIS Drafter
• State of Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate
            • Endorsements
                     • Drafting
                     • English
                     • History
                     • Occupational
• NCATE National Teacher Certification
• Michigan State University, Continuing Education Teacher Endorsement
• Ferris State University, MS
• University of Tennessee, BS

I spend my free time:

• With my family
• Traveling
• Designing and creating home and art projects
• Working on and restoring my classic car
• Hunting
• Writing
• Research & Learning

You may contact me:

• (616) 447-5693
• lawrenceridley@kentisd.org