Maricopa Superintendent Steve Watson and Legacy EV Create EV Innovators Clubs
PHOENIX, Arizona and GILBERT, Arizona – September 12, 2024 -
Last month, Maricopa County Superintendent Steve Watson and Legacy EV, an automotive technology company providing workforce solutions for the electric vehicle industry, trained 27 teachers across 20 schools in 15 districts to be club sponsors and launch EV Innovators Clubs in their schools this fall. Legacy EV will work directly with school staff sponsors of EV Innovators Clubs to help 5th-grade to 12th-grade students get hands-on EV experience as they work together to design and build their own electric go karts. The students will showcase their electric go karts in the Arizona Public Service Electric Light Parade on December 7.
In addition to assembling their own EV go kart, students will learn from professionals in the EV industry about career opportunities in the field such as advanced manufacturing, system design, electrical systems integration and much more, opening the door to a potential career path in the future.
“I couldn’t be more excited to work with Legacy EV to launch the EV Innovators Club for our students across the county and see them grow in reach and impact for years to come,” said Maricopa County Superintendent Steve Watson. “I know the students will have a fun, memorable, and impactful experience building these EV go karts with their friends and celebrating at the light parade.”
“The EV Innovators Club will empower students as they collaborate, build, market, and decorate their EV go karts, gaining practical experience and knowledge related to the electric vehicle industry,” said Mavrick Knoles, President, Legacy EV. “I can’t wait to see hundreds of Arizona students learn about the future of EVs as we jumpstart these clubs.”
“I think that the most valuable part of the training was the fact that it was all put on by former teachers,” said Bryan Balog, Justine Spitalny STEAM School. “It was very engaging, hands on, and informative. The lesson plans for the club made me feel much more at ease as well.”
Learn more about the program here.
For more information about Legacy EV and our commitment to advancing electric vehicle education, visit Legacy EV’s website.
Press Contacts:
Superintendent Steve Watson
(602) 506-3866; Superintendent@maricopa.gov
Legacy EV
(602) 518-3233; Media@legacyev.com
About Maricopa County Superintendent Steve Watson
The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent is led by elected Superintendent Steve Watson. The office is statutorily responsible to provide services supporting school governing board elections, bond and override elections, appointments, school finance, and maintain homeschool and private school records. The superintendent leverages the office to strengthen teacher voice, increase respect for the education profession, and create resources that expand the capacity of teachers, administrators, and support staff. The superintendent also oversees the Maricopa County accommodation school.
About Legacy EV
Legacy EV is the market leader in aftermarket EV applications. Legacy offers fully integrated EV systems from top manufacturers, certified EV technician training programs, and EV design consultation for businesses around the world. The transition to electric vehicles does not mean we have to give up the cars we love and the auto-shops we trust. With support from Legacy EV, builders around the world are ensuring the transition to EV both honors the past, while protecting the future.
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