SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 30, 2025 – Guy Tiberio III, an associate professor of automotive technology at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois, has been named the 2025 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year. The award was announced at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) awards luncheon on Wednesday, June 11, in Detroit, Michigan.
“We are pleased to recognize Guy Tiberio III as the 2025 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year,” said Jen MacDonald, director of marketing for Mitchell 1. “Guy’s experience is undeniable. With more than 20 years as an instructor, over 25 years as a field technician and countless hours dedicated to volunteer work, he has made exceptional contributions to the automotive repair industry and stands as a true inspiration to his students.”
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for their commitment to educational excellence in the automotive repair industry. As the 2025 recipient, Tiberio was awarded a complimentary one-year subscription to Mitchell 1’s ProDemand® auto repair information software, a one-year membership to NACAT, a check for $500 and a $200 Snap-on gift card.
In his 11th year at Waubonsee Community College, Tiberio teaches multiple classes covering all aspects of the automotive industry. He previously taught automotive technology for 10 years at Oswego East High School in Oswego, Illinois. Tiberio is a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Master Technician and holds L1, L3, X1 and G1 certifications. He has also earned several third-party aftermarket and OEM certifications.
“I love inspiring students to dig deeper into theory and operation, and use that knowledge to accurately diagnose complex automotive issues,” said Tiberio. “My favorite part is when I see them take the initiative to dig deeper and develop their own diagnostic plan to fix the car properly.”
In addition to teaching, Tiberio is an evaluation team leader (ETL) for ASE, collaborating with instructors to strengthen their programs and applying his knowledge and experience to help support the broader automotive training community. As a SkillsUSA advisor, he has guided three students to first-place finishes at the Illinois state level over the past four years. He also had one student earning first place in the Automotive Service Technology competition.
When Tiberio is not in the classroom, he works in a repair shop that modifies and builds custom performance vehicles. “When I’m not teaching, I’m wrenching on cool cars.”
The Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year award selection criteria requires that the recipient excel in all ASE automotive tests, including A1 – A8 (Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Performance), as well as the L1 (Advanced Engine Performance Exam).
About Mitchell 1:
As a member of the Snap-on® Total Shop Solutions brand family, Mitchell 1 has been a leading provider of repair information solutions to the motor vehicle industry for more than 100 years. Mitchell 1 offers a complete line of integrated repair software and services, including vehicle repair information, business management and shop marketing services, to help automotive and commercial truck professionals improve productivity and profitability. For more information, visit the company’s website at mitchell1.com.
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