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Instructors:


Watch Instruction: Jim Michaels

Clock Instruction: Albert Dodson

Adjunct Instructors-Qualified Tradesmen


School Director/Lead Watch Instructor:
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Jim Michaels attended the Chicago School of Watchmaking in 1971 and completed the Eastern New Mexico University curriculum in 1974. Following this schooling, Michaels was awarded the Certified Master Watchmakers Certification in 1974 by AWI, and he attended advanced watchmaking courses in 1975 at the Watchmaker of Switzerland Technical Education Program in Neuchatel, Switzerland.

Well recognized in the field as both a talented instructor and watchmaker, Michaels’ businesses over the years have handled many high-end repairs and restorations of watches and clocks. Michaels never realized how much he missed teaching until he started again this year, and he welcomes the opportunity to share his years of experience in the field with his students. “I am excited to teach “old school” traditional watchmaking methods, as well as the most modern and up-to-date techniques used today,” states Michaels.

 

Al Dodson Assistant School Director and Lead Clock Instructor

Assistant School Director/Lead Clock Instructor:
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As a Certified Master Clockmaker from the American Watchmakers Institute, Al Dodson brings to the School a degree in Micro Precision Technology, continuing education courses through the years, and 21 years of owning his own clock repair business in Lexington, KY.

A member of the NAWCC, Dodson contributes to the Education Committee and has always had an interest in horological education as is shown by his training of other Association members. He has presented many programs through the years at local and regional meetings and was a presenter at the 2007 NAWCC national convention.

 

Assistant Watch Instructor:
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Sam Sherman became interested in watchmaking at an early age, having been born and raised in a family jewelry business. Upon graduating from Bowman Technical School in 1980, he proceeded to work for several jewelers. Sam has set up and managed watchmaking facilities for others as well as for himself and his personal businesses have consisted of both wholesale and retail endeavors.

In addition Sam is a 17 year Veteran of Rolex Watch. "I have always wanted to teach and am thrilled to practice my profession in an educational setting."

 

Bea Whitehead NAWCC School of Horology Registrar and Financial Aid Administrator

Registrar/Financial Aid Administrator:
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Registrar’s Office: 717-684-8261, ext. 218