David Praiswater
Substitute Instructor
Instructor Professional Development
Construction Division
- Contact
- 5724 SW Huntoon St.Topeka, KS 66604785.670.3428
- Degrees & Certifications
- Northwest Missouri St Univ, Bach of Science in Education
- State of Kansas 7-12 Teaching
- Northwest Missouri St Univ, Master of Science in Education
- NCCER - Constr Core Curriculum
- NCCER-Fundm of Carpentry 1
- NCCER-Fundm of Carpentry 2
- State of Kansas k-12 teaching
- OSHA 510 & 500 CFR29-1926
- OSHA 511&501 CFR 29-1910 Gen I
- NCCER-Const Site Safety Orient
- NCCER-Const Site Safety Suprvs
- NCCER-Electrical Level 1
- NCCER-Plumbing Level 1
- NCCER-Site Layout Level 1
- Work Experience
- Washburn Institute of Technology
- Topeka Public Schools – Topeka West High
- Odessa School District – Odessa, MO
- Maysville School District – Maysville, MO
- KBS Constructors (Summers) – Topeka, KS
- Special Interests
- SkillsUSA Organization
- Lawn and Landscaping
- Painting with Oils and Acrylics
- Why Do You Teach Tech Ed?
I teach technical education because it’s relevant to the future success of my students. My goal is to impact the construction workforce by sending qualified and knowledgeable graduates to the industry through education and training. I am looking to fill the void that will be left when workers decide to retire or do not return after the construction slowdown. For my graduates, I want them to know the same kind of job security that generations experience in the past. Like a valued member of my advisory committee says, “You can’t outsource construction.”
