Ambitious: the MBIT podcast
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
5.0from 1 ratings
- 14
- Episodes
- 1
- Ratings
- 2023
- First episode
- 89K
- YouTube views
About Ambitious: the MBIT podcast
Welcome to “Ambitious - the MBIT Podcast,” a gateway into the world of Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- Publisher
- Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 10 Nov 2023
- Latest episode
- 16 May 2025
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
16 May 2025
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/...
14 Mar 2025
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 an...
16 Jan 2025
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.&nbs...
15 Jan 2025
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. Social...
13 Jan 2025
Engineer to Educator: Dr. Payne’s Pathway to CTE
Dr. Tony Payne, a seasoned engineer turned educator, shares his journey to becoming an educator and the valuable lessons traditional education can learn from CTE.
3 Apr 2024
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 (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-470a8822) https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-zapotek-470a8822 HBA Website (https://www.hbahomes.com/) https://www.hbahomes.com/ HBA on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/hbabucksmontgomery/?ref=bookmarks) https://www.facebook.com/hbabucksmontgomery/?ref=bookmarks HBA on X (formerly Twitter) (https://twitter.com/hba_bucksmont) https://twitter.com/hba_bucksmont HBA on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hbahomes/) https://www.instagram.com/hbahomes/ Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://www.mbit.org) MBIT on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech) https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech MBIT on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech) https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech MBIT on X (formerly Twitter) (https://twitter.com/middlebucks) https://twitter.com/middlebucks MBIT on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/) https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/ MBIT on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw?view_as=subscriber) 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) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelle Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) (https://twitter.com/mcovelle) https://twitter.com/mcovelle The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson. #aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
26 Mar 2024
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 (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-name) https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-horwitz-635425?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name findyourgrind.com (http://findyourgrind.com) http://findyourgrind.com Find Your Grind on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findyourgrind/?hl=en) 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) https://twitter.com/findyourgrind?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Find Your Grind’s Linktree (https://linktr.ee/findyourgrind) https://linktr.ee/findyourgrind Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://www.mbit.org) MBIT on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech) https://www.facebook.com/MiddleBucksInstituteTech MBIT on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech) https://www.tiktok.com/@midbuckstech MBIT on X (formerly Twitter) (https://twitter.com/middlebucks) https://twitter.com/middlebucks MBIT on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/) https://www.instagram.com/middle_bucks/ MBIT on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_DFtwI83phpYiqK2wW6kw?view_as=subscriber) 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) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcovelle Dr. Covelle on X (formerly Twitter) (https://twitter.com/mcovelle) https://twitter.com/mcovelle The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson. #aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
19 Mar 2024
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 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8) Learn more about Andrea Gribble: Andrea Gribble on LinkdeIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagribble) Andrea Gribble on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/andreagribble07/) Andrea Gribble on Threads (https://www.threads.net/@andreagribble07) Andrea Gribble on X (formerly Twitter) (https://twitter.com/andreagribble) SocialSchool4EDU (https://socialschool4edu.com/) Social Media for Schools on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Social-Media-Schools-Storytelling-Strategies-ebook/dp/B0C1KS83C2/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=fsrVx&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=142-1195621-8469812&pd_rd_wg=p7qt9&pd_rd_r=90c870f1-1c57-47ac-bd94-c7afcd7fc755&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk) Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://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” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
26 Feb 2024
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 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8) Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://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 X (formerly Twitter) (https://twitter.com/mcovelle) Dr. Covelle on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcovelle/) The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson.
13 Jan 2024
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 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8) Learn more about the Kenneth Midgett: Kenneth Midgett on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmidgett) Kenneth Midgett at LCTI (https://www.lcti.org/lcti-instructor-wins-national-teaching-award/) Kenneth Midgett on PHCP Pros (https://www.phcppros.com/authors/427-ken-midgett) Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://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) Dr. Covelle on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcovelle/) The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson. #aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
13 Dec 2023
Cynthia Midgett: 2023 NOCTI Teacher of the Year Cindy Midgett and her keys to success
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 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8) Learn more about Cynthia Midgett: Cynthia Midgett on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-midgett-med-rdh-cda-phdhp-3a4b498a/) Dental Occupations at MBIT (https://www.mbit.org/Domain/43) MBIT Dental Occupations on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mbit_dentaloccupations/) Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://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) Dr. Covelle on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcovelle/) The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson. #aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
11 Dec 2023
Jenna Berkun: Student voices: How one student impacted a school's marketing strategy
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 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8) Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://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) MBIT on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcovelle/) The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson. #aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
29 Nov 2023
Hannah McGarry: Business partnerships: What sets CTCs apart
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/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0aK314led0f9ruGpIwT1P8) Learn more about the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center: https://www.dvirc.org/ (https://www.dvirc.org/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvirc (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvirc) https://www.facebook.com/dvirc.sepa/ (https://www.facebook.com/dvirc.sepa/) https://www.dvirc.org/team/hannah-mcgarry/ (https://www.dvirc.org/team/hannah-mcgarry/) Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://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) Dr. Covelle on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcovelle/) The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson. #aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
10 Nov 2023
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo: Telling our story: A conversation with Joe Sanfelippo
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_QyiAsOhqEfqeqg (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wwP8iZvw2CDeThNNkLSrF?si=PNSbNC5_QyiAsOhqEfqeqg) Learn more about Dr. Joe Sanfelippo: https://www.jsanfelippo.com/ (https://www.jsanfelippo.com/) Dr. Sanfelippo’s OVOU (https://ovou.me/joe_sanfelippo) Dr. Sanfelippo on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/joesanfelippo) Dr. Sanfelippo on X (formerly Twitter) (https://twitter.com/Joe_Sanfelippo) Learn more about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology: www.mbit.org (http://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) Dr. Covelle on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcovelle/) The opening and closing music is “Bright Wish” (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377) by Kevin MacLeod, used under the Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). The audio branding was created by MBIT student Anders Jacobson. This episode was edited by Anders Jacobson. #aMBITious #aMBITiousPodcast #aMBITion
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- 88,831
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- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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- 6
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 76
- Engagement
- 60
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