Two Poor Teachers is actually One Poor Teacher now– namely founder Ken Nies –but the name fit when Nies and Tom Pennell started the kitchen and bathroom remodeling company in 1999. Pennell stopped being a partner 2 1/2 years later. By that time the company was established so why mess with success by changing the name? Besides, Pennell still helps out on projects. Nies has a background in construction and the business started out as way to provide a financial cushion for him d