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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