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December ~ Middle Bucks Happenings
Staying Connected
Discovery your #aMBITion at MBIT!
Congratulations! 2023 Carl J. Schaefer CTE Teacher Award Winner Cindy Midgett
"This national teaching award NOCTI gives to a teacher each year helps showcase the passion CTE teachers have for their students and their own profession growth in the industry. I have been lucky to have many wonderful mentors in the last 15 years and I hope to emulate those traits and give back to my fellow teachers. Thank you Lauren Doherty, M.S.Ed., M.Ed. for the nomination and Mark Covelle, Ed.D. for creating an environment teachers can grow and excel in, for our school Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and our students!! Thank you for presenting to me Dr. Lehrman. Just a few of the many mentors who helped me along the way, thank you". ~Cindy Midgett MEd, RDH, CDA, PHDHP Dental Occupations Instructor at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
PRESS RELEASE ~ 2023 Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award Recipient Announced
BIG RAPIDS, MI - The NOCTI Board of Trustees named Ms. Cynthia Midgett of Pennsylvania the winner of the 2023 Carl J. Schaefer Memorial CTE Teacher Award.
The Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award was established in 2013 to honor Dr. Carl J. Schaefer. As a lifelong champion in career and technical education (CTE), he gained national recognition as a CTE educator and author. He was also one of NOCTI’s founding fathers. This memorial award is a tribute to Dr. Schaefer’s memory and recognizes an outstanding CTE teacher or CTE teacher candidate. Criteria for the award include an application describing personal goals, work experience, awards/honors received, professional memberships, and leadership and community service activities. Cynthia received a personalized award and $500 for tuition, room and board, books, or any other educational-related expense.
Cynthia's extensive experience and dedication to dental education make her a valuable asset to both her students and the broader community. As a Dental Occupations Instructor at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in Jameson, Pennsylvania, she brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to her students. With 15 years of experience teaching dental occupations in CTE schools, Cynthia has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to CTE. Her role as an adjunct professor at Temple University further emphasizes her expertise and wiliness to contribute to higher education. Her understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to education aligns well with the principles of CTE, which emphasizes hands-on, personalized learning experiences.
Lauren Doherty, Assistant Administrative Director at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology nominated Cynthia for the award and describes her as, “the epitome of excellence in CTE teaching.” She also mentions that one of Cynthia’s most notable achievements is her ability to establish meaningful connections within the community, with her efforts resulting in a 100% work-based education placement rate for her third-year students.
NOCTI congratulates Cynthia on receiving this national honor and applauds her commitment and dedication to CTE!
About NOCTI
NOCTI is the nation's largest provider of industry partner certifications and industry-based credentials for career and technical education programs. NOCTI provides credible solutions for assessing both student and teacher competence and provides detailed information that can be used for data-driven instructional improvement as well as to meet regulatory requirements. NOCTI Business Solutions tailors performance assessments for each client's needs, helping them meet their goals through pre-employment testing, performance assessment, prior learning assessment and customized job skills assessment.
Student engagement using ClearTouch panel
Dental Occupations students embrace modern technology by skillfully utilizing a #ClearTouch panel to enhance their clinical skills and patient care.
aMBITious: the MBIT podcast
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2023-2024 Philanthropy Today Students
Philanthropy Today Challenge Grant
Change for Change
It's that time of year again! The Automotive and Collision programs at MBIT is collecting change for the to help the Auto Dealers Caring for kids foundation drive away the cold by purchasing NEW coats for kids in need around the Delaware Valley!
Pennsylvania Builders Toy Drive
MBIT Adult Education Provides Job Skills to Adult Students
Adult students gained job skills through MBIT Adult Education courses this Fall semester, with some students making a career switch and landing a new job while others gained new responsibilities at their current positions. Adult Student success stories for new jobs include:
- Christian landed a job with a home remodeling business after taking the Basic Residential Carpentry and Basic Residential Plumbing classes this past Spring. He’s now gaining more skills in the Basic Residential Electricity class.
- Jenna made a career switch from childcare to a new position with an orthodontist while she’s attending the Dental Assisting and Oral Radiology Test Prep class.
- Ian participated in the Small Engine Repair class for his new job in a township public works department repairing lawn mowers and other equipment.
- Maribel looks forward to taking the Oral Radiology exam so she can take Xrays where she works at a dental office thanks to taking the Dental Assisting and Oral Radiology Test Prep class.
- Mason now welds parts on excavators in his role as a heavy equipment mechanic after taking the Welding TIG & MIG class.
MBIT Adult Education offers affordable, hands-on courses in the Spring and Fall to allow adult students to learn new skills or upgrade current skills for employment. Spring semester begins the week of Jan. 30 with classes starting throughout February, March, and April. Courses available include Auto Body Repair, Canva, Drone Planning Missions and Flying, Emissions, Medical Insurance Billing, PA Safety, and Photography.
To see the complete listing of course offerings, please visit our website at www.mbit.org under the Adult Education. For more information, please contact Nancy Lawson, Adult Education Coordinator, at 215-343-2480, ext. 108 or via email- nlawson@mbit.org.
Adult Education Courses
Our Spring 2024 Adult Education Evening class schedule has been posted! Please visit our website to register! For more information visit our website!
Amazing self portraits done by our Commercial Art & Advertising Design students
Police K9 Unit Visit
Thank you, Sgt. Hennessey and the Philadelphia Police K9 Unit, for an amazing demonstration for the Public Safety program students. The dogs were incredible!
SkillsUSA Fall Leadership
MBIT students had the opportunity to travel to Pennsylvania’s District 2 SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference held at the Kalahari Resort in the Poconos. Students were able to participate in leadership skill-building, teamwork, and problem-solving. The conference encourages district unity and school spirit!
Salon Extreme Fundraiser
Salon Extreme our Cosmetology student-operated salon is having a fundraiser on Monday, December 18th from 8:00-6:00 PM Pancreatic Cancer. Please call 215-343-2480 ext. 119 for more information.
Work-Based Education
These industry connections are so important for our students! Work-Based Education connects classroom learning with work-based experience and teams’ employers, educators, community leaders, students, and parents.
- Employers shape curriculum, allow student observation visits, employ students, mentor, encourage future training
- Teachers & Coordinators teach employability skills, place & evaluate students, develop training plans, monitor program guidelines
- Students learn on the job, make career decisions, earn a paycheck
- Parents support and encourage students
Are you looking to employ our students?
Fill out form and one of our Work-based Education Coordinators will be in touch with you.
Middle Bucks Student Spotlight
MBIT In The News
Calendar
- December 6 - Annual Open House
- December 29, and January 1 - Holiday
About Us
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) is located in Warwick Township on York Road (Rt. 263) in Jamison, Pennsylvania. A The picturesque high school campus sits on 58 acres and is supported by Centennial, Central Bucks, Council Rock, and New Hope-Solebury School Districts. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology operates as a school of choice designed for students who are seeking to enhance their educational program with a highly relevant career and technical experience connected directly to the real world of business and industry. Over 400 business and industry advisors review and update the school educational program annually.
Email: Jdimitri@mbit.org
Website: www.mbit.org
Location: 2740 York Road, Jamison, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 343-2480