24 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ACADEMIA, EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES as an instructor in the late 1990s, he brought an in-depth perspective on the needs and opportunities that the field afforded. As a teacher, he ensures that students are equipped to handle common challenges, including mitigating breakdowns, performing maintenance and remaining safe on job sites. In addition to his work in the classroom, Mr. Puetz is a member of Mitchell Technical College’s industry advisory board and participates in school-community partnership events, such as blood drives and food banks. In recognition of his commitment to his students and the future of the industry, he has been presented with two Teacher of the Year Awards. Mr. Puetz is the proud parent of two children who became lineworkers. As he looks toward retirement, he is focused on cementing his legacy and helping to position the power line construction and maintenance program for years of continued success. Michael J. Puetz draws on over 20 years of experience as a leader in the field of technical education. He is a longtime instructor and administrator at Mitchell Technical College, where he has served as the director of the power line construction and maintenance program since 1998. A beloved member of the school’s faculty, Mr. Puetz has mentored generations of students to successful careers as lineworkers. Under Mr. Puetz’s guidance, the power line construction and maintenance program has doubled its average student count, added three full-time instructors, and introduced an initiative to expand its teaching facilities. The program was notably honored with the inaugural Siemens-Aspen Community College STEM Award and a $50,000 scholarship grant in 2018. Mr. Puetz considers these achievements to be key highlights of his career, and he is equally proud of the success of his students Mr. Puetz is a graduate of Mitchell Technical College, having achieved his diploma in 1991, and he began his career as a lineworker shortly thereafter. Returning to the school MICHAEL J. PUETZ DIRECTOR OF THE POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD
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