ATEC Recognizes 2022 Student and Educator of the Year

Lelewa was recognized for being a pioneer among distance learning students during his first year, attending online courses from his home country of Indonesia. Upon obtaining his visa, he was able to join BRCC in person while maintaining a 4.0 GPA across the board.

“His workmanship is of the highest quality and he is never satisfied with anything less than his very best,” said Professor Fred Dyen.  “Outstanding is his minimum criteria for any laboratory based projects and all of the instructors have no problem in assigning Waren to work on any airworthy aircraft or components.”

McDonald is a certified A&P, a certified pilot, and is currently pursuing a business degree. In November of 2020 he turned a dream into a reality when he opened the doors to the first postsecondary FAA certified 147 school. Since then he has created a learning environment that embraces hands-on learning through restoration projects and virtual reality lessons.

“He has earned the respect and reputation as an ambitious, motivated, and passionate instructor and mentor, as well as an integral source of knowledge within the aviation community,” said Marketing Director Marion Rapp. “Mr. McDonald fosters excellence in an energetic environment and embraces the diversities of all students.”