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Ambitious: the MBIT podcast
By Middle Bucks Institute of TechnologyEducation
Ambitious: the MBIT podcast episodes
- MBIT Alumni John Gemmi, owner of Gemmi Construction Inc. pays it forward
In this episode, we’re joined by John Gemmi, owner of Gemmi Construction Inc., a full-service remodeling firm over 27 years in business. John credits MBIT as a key influence in his success. A proud alum, he pays it forward by hiring directly from MBIT’s co-op program and serving on the school’s Advisory Committee for over 20 years. John also discusses the impact of the MBIT Educational Foundation and MBIT Alumni Association.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JkzpoUxvt3IA0ZLgCWNAl?si=xI4TjosHQ7iso6_g8iTEdA
Learn more about the Gemmi Construction Inc.:
https://www.gemmiconstruction.com/about/https://www.facebook.com/gemmiconstruction
https://www.instagram.com/gemmiconstruction
Learn more about the MBIT Education Foundation:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374724160181948
Learn more about the MBIT Alumni Association:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1438998403746765
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook
MBIT on TikTok
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter)
MBIT on Instagram
MBIT on YouTube
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
#aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
35 min - Teacher of the Year Finalist Sherry Appleton
In this episode, Dr. Covelle talks with Health and Medical Professions teacher Sherry Appleton. Ms. Appleton was recently recognized as a 2025 finalist for the National State Teacher of the Year for Pennsylvania (NSTOY-PA), one of only 12 finalists in the state. She reflects not only on the innovative practices that led to her nomination and subsequent recognition but also the process of becoming an NSTOY finalist. Hear about her background as a registered nurse, her innovation and ingenuity in the classroom, and more in this episode.
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook / middlebucksinstitutetech
MBIT on TikTok / midbuckstech
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter) / middlebucks
MBIT on Instagram / middle_bucks
MBIT on YouTube / @middle_bucks
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn / mcovelle
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) / mcovelle
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
52 min - Lessons in Leadership with Dr. Darin Van Norman
Dr. Darin Van Norman is an educational leader, an adjunct professor, and a huge advocate for career and technical education. His background in both traditional and career education allow him to provide insights and observations about the ways in which career and technical education can impact the student experience. He leads a large team of CTE administrators in one of the largest career centers in the country. Hear about his experiences and perspectives in this episode.
Socials:
Learn more about the Dr. Darin Van Norman
Dr. Darin Van Norman on LinkedIn
Dr. Darin Van Norman at LCTI
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uDrNp9dnf4U3i2fhxN6S4?si=2ec9a9015d1c46fa
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook / middlebucksinstitutetech
MBIT on TikTok / midbuckstech
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter) / middlebucks
MBIT on Instagram / middle_bucks
MBIT on YouTube / @middle_bucks
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn / mcovelle
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) / mcovelle
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
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1 hr 9 min - Advocacy in Action with Dr. Scott Rogers
Live from the ACTE National Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C., Dr. Covelle and Dr. Rogers sit down to discuss the importance of advocating with state and federal lawmakers. Dr. Rogers says, “all politics are local” and he explains his roots and interest in politics growing up in Vermont. Dr. Rogers, as the leader of a comprehensive technical center in central Pennsylvania, shares his insights on how all leaders can engage with policy makers to improve education.
Socials:
Learn more about the Dr. Scott Rogers
Dr. Scott Rogers on LinkedIn
Dr. Scott Rogers at York Tech
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Yr1RvEsrip3HI3eX2LoGD?si=JytzykweSRqK-_ew2eAPFw
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech
MBIT on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/middlebucks
MBIT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/
MBIT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw?view_as=subscriber
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelle
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/mcovelle
The opening and closing music is“Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under theCreative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
9 min - Engineer to Educator: Dr. Payne’s Pathway to CTE
In this episode Dr. Covelle talks with Dr. Tony Payne, a career and technical center director from Central Pennsylvania who shares his unique pathway to becoming an educator. With a background as an engineer, Dr. Payne talks about his transition to educator and educational leadership. He reflects on his time in classic K12 education and the lessons that traditional education spaces could learn from CTE.
Socials:
Learn more about the Dr. Tony Payne
Dr. Tony Payne on LinkedInDr. Tony Payne at HCCTC
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech
MBIT on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/middlebucks
MBIT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/
MBIT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw?view_as=subscriber
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelle
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/mcovelle
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
#aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
34 min - Building Bright Futures: Partnerships for student success with Carla Zapotek
Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “Ambitious - the MBIT podcast” In this episode, we’re joined by Carla Zapotek, the vice president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks and Montgomery County. She’s the host of the MBIT/HBA career fair, recognized as a national model for pairing students with potential employers. Carla reflects on the craft of sculpting high-performing employees and insightful innovators through CTE with host Dr. Mark Covelle.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8
Learn more about Carla Zapotek and the HBA:
Carla Zapotek on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-zapotek-470a8822HBA Website https://www.hbahomes.com/
HBA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbabucksmontgomery/?ref=bookmarks
HBA on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/hba_bucksmont
HBA on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hbahomes/
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech
MBIT on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/middlebucks
MBIT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/
MBIT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw?view_as=subscriber
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelle
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/mcovelle
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
#aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
19 min - Connecting students with their passion : a conversation with Justin Horwitz
Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast!” In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Horwtiz, sales director at “Find Your Grind,” a company looking to modernize the process of matching students with work that supports their passions and goals. Mr. Horwitz discusses how CTE can empower students to forge their own career paths with host Dr. Mark Covelle.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8
Learn more about Justin Horwitz and Find Your Grind:
Justin Horwitz on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-horwitz-635425?trk=public_post_feed-actor-namefindyourgrind.com http://findyourgrind.com
Find Your Grind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/findyourgrind/?hl=en
Find Your Grind on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/findyourgrind?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Find Your Grind’s Linktree https://linktr.ee/findyourgrindLearn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech
MBIT on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/middlebucks
MBIT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/
MBIT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw?view_as=subscriber
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelle
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/mcovelle
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
#aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
14 min - School Storytelling via Social Media, a conversation with PR Expert Andrea Gribble
Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast!” In this episode, we’re joined by Andrea Gribble, the owner of SocialSchool4EDU and the author of Social Media for Schools. Andrea Gribble draws on years of experience to explore how you can tell your school’s story with host Dr. Mark Covelle.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8
Learn more about Andrea Gribble:
Andrea Gribble on LinkdeInAndrea Gribble on Instagram
Andrea Gribble on Threads
Andrea Gribble on X (formerly Twitter)
SocialSchool4EDU
Social Media for Schools on Amazon
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook
MBIT on TikTok
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter)
MBIT on Instagram
MBIT on YouTube
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
39 min - Gayle Keagy: CPR instructor emphasizes the critical role of heart health in overall well-being. CPR training equips individuals with a valuable skill that can save lives.
Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast!” In this episode, we’re joined by Gayle Keagy, CPR Trainer, and MBIT Instructional Assistant. Gayle Keagy is providing CPR training across all MBIT programs. Gayle Keagy discusses the importance of the training with host Dr. Mark Covelle.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook
MBIT on TikTok
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter)
MBIT on Instagram
MBIT on YouTube
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)
Dr. Covelle on Instagram
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
12 min - Kenneth Midgett: Maximizing student outcomes with award winning CTE teachers and mentor Kenneth Midgett
Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “aMBITious - the MBIT podcast” In this episode, we’re joined by Kenneth Midgett, an accomplished educator and industry polymath with over 40 years in the plumbing and heating field. Kenneth Midgett discusses his experience teaching plumbing at LCTI and his aspirations for the next generation of plumbers with host Dr. Mark Covelle.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8
Learn more about the Kenneth Midgett:
Kenneth Midgett on LinkedInKenneth Midgett at LCTI
Kenneth Midgett on PHCP Pros
Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:
www.mbit.org
MBIT on Facebook
MBIT on TikTok
MBIT on X (formerly Twitter)
MBIT on Instagram
MBIT on YouTube
Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:
Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn
Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)
Dr. Covelle on Instagram
The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License.
The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson.
This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
#aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
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About Ambitious: the MBIT podcast
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast,” a gateway into the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE).