The Williamsonian Fall 2017 | Page 6

6 David Nagel Machine Tool Technology Instructor David Nagel comes to his position as machine tool technology instructor with extensive experience in machin- ing, management, supervision, and teaching. Nagel said, “I love it here. I enjoy working with the students and I like seeing them learn new things and fig- ure out ways to do things. I’m looking forward over the years to seeing the stu- dents come in with little knowledge and leave with greater knowledge.” He came to Williamson because he was attracted to its mission and wanted to teach young people his trade. He knew of the school since he was a child growing up in Upper Darby. He attended Academy Park High School and studied machining at Folcroft Vo- Tech. For awhile he was taught CNC ma- chining at Marple Vo-Tech from the late Carmen Martella, Williamson’s long- time director of machine tool technol- ogy. After graduating, he spent four years in the Navy as a machinist mate. He then worked at several machine shops, includi