Luke D. Thompson

Luke D. Thompson, M.Ed. - is a Senior Technical Training Instructor for Tesla at GFTX in Austin. He was previously instructor for Tesla's START technician training program at Shoreline Community College in Seattle, WA. Additionally he previously taught automotive technology at Tahoma High School in Maple Valley, WA, where he achieved NATEF MLR accreditation for his program, and at NATEF-accredited high schools in Washington and Michigan. His automotive industry experience includes working as a prototype technician at Ford Motor Company's Research and Development Division. Mr. Thompson holds an A.A.S. in Automotive Technology from Henry Ford College, a B.S. from Detroit's Wayne State University in Secondary Career and Technical Education, and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on math and science from the University of Washington. He is a recipient of the ASE Industry Education Alliance "Outstanding Instructor Award" and holds various ASE certifications, including Master Certified Automobile Technician.