Ambitious: the MBIT podcast

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_g8iTEdALearn more about the Gemmi Construction Inc.:https://www.gemmiconstruction.com/about/https://www.facebook.com/gemmiconstructionhttps://www.instagram.com/gemmiconstructionLearn more about the MBIT Education Foundation:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374724160181948Learn more about the MBIT Alumni Association:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1438998403746765Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on FacebookMBIT on TikTokMBIT on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT on InstagramMBIT on YouTubeLearn 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

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.orgMBIT 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. 

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 NormanDr. Darin Van Norman on LinkedInDr. Darin Van Norman at LCTI Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uDrNp9dnf4U3i2fhxN6S4?si=2ec9a9015d1c46faLearn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT 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.This

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 TechListen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Yr1RvEsrip3HI3eX2LoGD?si=JytzykweSRqK-_ew2eAPFwLearn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTechMBIT on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstechMBIT on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/middlebucksMBIT 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/mcovelleDr. 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.

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.orgMBIT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTechMBIT on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstechMBIT on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/middlebucksMBIT 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/mcovelleDr. 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 

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/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8Learn 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=bookmarksHBA on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/hba_bucksmontHBA on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hbahomes/Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTechMBIT on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstechMBIT on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/middlebucksMBIT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/MBIT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw?view_as=subscriberLearn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelleDr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/mcovelleThe 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

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/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8Learn 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.comFind Your Grind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/findyourgrind/?hl=enFind Your Grind on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/findyourgrind?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFind Your Grind’s Linktree https://linktr.ee/findyourgrindLearn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTechMBIT on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstechMBIT on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/middlebucksMBIT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/MBIT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw?view_as=subscriberLearn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelleDr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/mcovelleThe 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

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/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8Learn more about Andrea Gribble:Andrea Gribble on LinkdeInAndrea Gribble on InstagramAndrea Gribble on ThreadsAndrea Gribble on X (formerly Twitter)SocialSchool4EDUSocial Media for Schools on AmazonLearn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on FacebookMBIT on TikTokMBIT on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT on InstagramMBIT on YouTubeLearn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:Dr. Covelle on LinkedInDr. 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.

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.orgMBIT on FacebookMBIT on TikTokMBIT on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT on InstagramMBIT 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. 

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/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8Learn more about the Kenneth Midgett:Kenneth Midgett on LinkedInKenneth Midgett at LCTIKenneth Midgett on PHCP ProsLearn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on FacebookMBIT on TikTokMBIT on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT on InstagramMBIT on YouTubeLearn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)Dr. Covelle on InstagramThe 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

Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast” In this episode, we’re joined by Cynthia Midgett, a dental occupations teacher at MBIT. Mrs. Midgett is the 2023 recipient of the Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in CTE education. Mrs. Midgett reflects on the personal impact of CTE on students, college, and beyond with host Dr. Mark Covelle. Listen to the podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8 Learn more about Cynthia Midgett: Cynthia Midgett on LinkedInDental Occupations at MBITMBIT Dental Occupations on Instagram Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on FacebookMBIT on TikTokMBIT on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT on InstagramMBIT on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)Dr. Covelle on InstagramThe 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 

Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast” In this episode, we’re joined by Jenna Berkun. Jenna is a graduate of the Medical and Health Professions program at the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and Jenna is the creator of our hashtag aMBITion. Join us for a conversation about her pathway here at MBIT Listen to the podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8 Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on FacebookMBIT on TikTokMBIT on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT on InstagramMBIT on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT 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 

Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast” In this episode, we’re joined by Hannah McGarry, the director of workforce engagement for the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center. Hannah McGarry discusses the need for a passionate workforce and how MBIT is cultivating deep career engagement with host Dr. Mark Covelle.Listen to the podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8Learn more about the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center:https://www.dvirc.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvirchttps://www.facebook.com/dvirc.sepa/https://www.dvirc.org/team/hannah-mcgarry/Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on FacebookMBIT on TikTokMBIT on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT on InstagramMBIT on YouTubeLearn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)Dr. Covelle on InstagramThe 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

Explore the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE) with “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast” In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, a multitalented motivational and educational speaker who recently retired from his position as the superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. In our premiere episode, Dr. Sanfelippo reflects on the culture of CTE with host Dr. Mark Covelle. Listen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wwP8iZvw2CDeThNNkLSrF?si=PNSbNC5_QyiAsOhqEfqeqgLearn more about Dr. Joe Sanfelippo: https://www.jsanfelippo.com/Dr. Sanfelippo’s OVOUDr. Sanfelippo on LinkedInDr. Sanfelippo on X (formerly Twitter) Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology:www.mbit.orgMBIT on FacebookMBIT on TikTokMBIT on X (formerly Twitter)MBIT on InstagramMBIT on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Mark Covelle:Dr. Covelle on LinkedIn Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter)Dr. Covelle on InstagramThe 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