Jeff feels fortunate to be teaching at
Whitmer where he emphasizes the
connection between strong academic
preparation and technical competence.
“I am proud
of my Tech Prep students. I push them
for excellence in all they do. I'm glad
that my students can take advantage of
Tech Prep because it provides an
all-encompassing vehicle for
student-centered transition to college.
From the Junior Conclave to the
Showcase, it empowers our young
professionals to maximize achievement.”
Jeff has earned five IT certifications (CCNA,
A+, MCP, CIW, CCNP Routing). In June,
he’ll begin a doctorate program.
He sits on the Ohio Career-Technical
Credit Transfer Panel. He is also the
Whitmer advisor for the Business
Professionals of America and the
National Technical Honor Society. And…
every year he’s sent at least one
Whitmer student to national-level
competition, earning top three placement
in the last two years.
Meet Jeff Osthimer:
College Tech Prep Grad, Current Tech Prep
Teacher
Jeff Osthimer couldn’t wait to return to
his beloved alma mater. He graduated
from Whitmer High School to continue a
College Tech Prep computer networking
pathway at the University of Toledo. In
three years he earned a bachelor’s
degree in computer science. He returned
to Whitmer to teach Tech Prep networking
technology and is also a tenure-track
professor at the university.
