Meet & Greet To Welcome New MBIT School Administrator

JAMISON, PA — The public is invited to welcome Dr. Mark Covelle as the new administrative director of the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology during a Meet & Greet on Monday, Oct. 3.

Dr. Covelle will be voted on during an MBIT Committee of the Whole meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Meet & Greet will follow at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the school located at 2740 York Rd., Jamison 18929.

The Meet & Greet will include introductory remarks by Covelle followed by a question and answer period facilitated by Mark Hoffman, executive director of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit.

Covelle had served as director of academics and special programs at the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute located in Schnecksville, Lehigh County. His appointment follows a national executive search.

Executive Council President Flemming Godiksen, who also serves as the Centennial School Board vice president, said Covelle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.

"Dr. Covelle is bringing a fresh face to MBIT and comes with much enthusiasm, to lead our Career and Technical school," said Godiksen. "Visibility, along with a commitment to building connections to students, staff, and community are key markers that Dr. Covelle plans to bring to MBIT. His goal is to make MBIT a nationally recognized Career and Technical School, while handling the growth of participating students from the four sending school districts."

MBIT has been operating with Thomas Seidenberger as interim director. A search for an assistant director is also underway after the departure of Stacy Pakula.

Covelle has spent the last 19 years in public education as both a teacher and administrator. He holds a doctorate from Drexel University in educational leadership and management and master’s degrees from both Lehigh University and Wilkes University.

"I am honored and thrilled to serve as the next administrative director of MBIT," he said. "The Executive Council, administrative team, faculty, and staff share a great passion for MBIT, and I am excited to work with such a dedicated team. MBIT has a proud history of providing students with an excellent career and technical education and I look forward to working with the entire MBIT community as we pursue our mission of 'Preparing tomorrow's workforce today.'"