Todd Runnels
Education Path
B.S.
Industrial Technology Education. Wayne State College, Wayne NE
A.A.
Industrial Technology. Nebraska Indian Community College
Special Career Skills
"Patience-the students don’t do things as well as adults They have to be taught the process, given the skills and provided the experience. Positive attitude-some days could be better, the next day usually is."
I Like My Career Because
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Work with young people.
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Help students set and achieve goals.
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Lead Santee youth in competition against the world. How did you become interested in this profession? “I have always wanted to be an Industrial Technology teacher. I was inspired by my own Industrial Arts teacher, Joe Johnson, who was a Santee Sioux tribal member. Mechanics and building have always come easy to me and I am happy to show others what I know.
2018 Update
Todd is also Skills USA teacher and basketball coach at Niobrara Public Schools
“Enjoy your time in school, make good decisions, bounce back during the tough times, stay true to yourself, and define yourself. You are on a path that only you will take School is your tool, it's there for your to use. Take advantage of it, let it give you opportunities, it can take you places if you let it.”
Words of Wisdom