Darren Jones

Subjects Taught

Sophomores - HVAC Electricity and Electrical Components

Juniors - Refrigeration Fundamentals and Cooling & Dehumidification,

Seniors - Heat Pump Applications and Heating & Humidification

Education

Universal Technical Institute (Houston, TX Campus) HVACR Certificate of Completion / Dean's List / Perfect Attendance Award

Western Kentucky University - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Experience

Studied HVACR from 1989-1991 at the Meade County Vocational School under the guidance and instruction of Jim Tucker.

Graduated MCHS in May 1991 and started at UTI in August 1991.

Graduated UTI in May of 1992 and went to work at Ireland Heating & Cooling as a residential and light commercial service technician.

Started teaching the HVACR program here at the Meade County Area Technology Center in June 1995 after Mr. Tucker passed away in June of 1994. There wasn't an air conditioning & heating class offered during the 94-95 school year.

Getting ready to start year #26 in August 2020. There's finally some light at the end of the tunnel...just hope it's not a train.

Bio

Born & raised in Meade County, and I still live here in Brandenburg. I teach the HVACR program here at the Meade County Area Technology Center which trains high school sophomores, juniors & seniors for employment in the skilled mechanical trades such as air conditioning & heating, pipe fitting, plumbing, electrical and sheet metal. Married my wife Julie in 2004, and we have five cats. I own and operate a mobile DJ service called Dancin' Days, and provide music for wedding receptions and various events here in Meade and surrounding counties. We have provided music for more than 150 events in the last 10 years. Attending concerts has always been a favorite hobby of mine. My passion for live music started after my first concert at Louisville Gardens in 1986 at the age of 13 (Stryper & Hurricane). Thirty some years and over 300 shows later, I still try to make every concert possible.