Shop Rat Teachers

Click on a name or photo below to read the full bio on any of the Shop Rat teachers!

Chris Salow

Chris Salow
Founder, Teacher

Chris Salow was born Shop Rat Tough. Growing up on a farm Chris and his brothers worked with their father on many different types of equipment. When he was 10 years old he built his first mini bike, but they couldn't afford the motor so he pulled it around behind a tractor. When he was 12 years old he built his first go-cart including the steering and braking system which consequently led to his first experience at 180 degree spins...

Amanda Proctor

Amanda Proctor
Marketing Director, Teacher

Amanda was born in Lansing, MI and grew up in Jackson where she attended Northwest Community Schools. In early 2007 Amanda was brought on by the Shop Rat Organization as an office administrator who was also in charge of marketing duties and since has moved into many key positions...

Travis Barnett

Travis Barnett
Teacher

Travis was born and raised in Concord, MI and graduated from Concord High School. He went on to pursue his passion for music at Spring Arbor University. There he studied voice for 8 years and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in General Music Education...

Colten Stepke

Colten Stepke
Teacher Volunteer

Colten originally joined Shop Rat as a senior student in 2006 and his skills and teaching ability quickly shined through and the Shop Rat Education Program knew that Colten was meant to be a part of the team. He soon crossed over the line and was a key player in teaching the students the necessary skills of the program. He is definitely someone the students not only can relate to, but someone that they look up to...

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