Krell first started teaching in 1993 as a substitute teacher in the subject of Machine Theory. In 1994, he began the journey as a full-time instructor in the subject of Geometry. Krell began teaching as a way to give back to the tooling industry and to contribute to the Western Lake Erie Chapter. For the past 18 years, Krell has been exceeding expectations as the Apprenticeship School Director. He states that the most rewarding aspect as an instructor is when students express that while in his class he was tough and they were not overly fond of him but after they made it through realized how important it was and the better they are for it. Krell has impacted many journeymen and has over 500 graduated students that he educated in the tooling trade. Krell expresses the importance of maintaining the core values of the trade while also understanding the importance of advancing the curriculum.
One of his main goals is to improve the trade by attracting young people into the tooling industry. Krell also stresses the importance of supporting local high schools by educating young people on what types of skills are required for entry-level apprenticeships in the tooling trade. Despite the challenges with the current level of education, Krell is committed to adhering to a high standard of education and believes that the responsibility lies within educators, parents, and the community. The Western Lake Erie National Tooling and Machining Association chapter, the students he has educated, and the community as a whole would like to recognize and honor Krell for the past 30 years of service.
Todd is currently the Chapters Apprenticeship school director. The chapter rents space from Bedford high schools and provides education classes that meet the requirements of our members journeymen programs. The school has been around since the early 1970’s and currently has 60 students from 1st to 4th year.