Welder leads with his torch- Whitmer Welding instructor Craig Donnell is Ohio Technical Teacher of the Year

From the Toledo Blade, a good story about a fellow welder...

Over the blinding arc from his welding torch and through his protective mask, Craig Donnell wants to make sure everyone sees the work he's doing.

Mr. Donnell is particular about the weld he is doing because someday he expects everyone watching to do the same with masterful skill.

"There are so many jobs available that are part of a trade, and - especially in the Toledo area with all the manufacturing - there are great jobs out there," Mr. Donnell said. "So we need good training in classes like welding or carpentry to teach young people these skills."

The Whitmer High School teacher, who has been teaching welding for 10 years, was recently named teacher of the year by the Ohio Association for Career & Technical Education. He will also be Ohio's nominee for the national ACTE Teacher of the Year. Mr. Donnell will be formally honored on Aug. 4 at an awards ceremony at the Ohio ACTE State Conference in Cincinnati.

Read this article in its entirety over at the Toledo Blade...