Computer Science Faculty
Joel Beesley (jbeesley) teaches Computer Literacy 1 & 2 and World-Wide Web Development as an elective for sophomores through seniors. He also teaches Yearbook and is the Head Boys' Basketball Coach. He earned his B.A. at Valparaiso University and his M.A. at Southern Illinois University.
Kathleen Booth, (ervin) Technology Support Specialist. She earned her B.S. at Bradley University and M.S. at University of Illinois, Urbana.
John Garvey (jbgarvey) teaches French 1 & 2, and is on the Technology team for Computer Literacy 1 and 2. He co-sponsors the French Club, co-directs the biannual French Trip, and is Assistant Chess Coach, as well as the organizer for Agora Days. He earned his B.A. at Frostburg State College and his M.S. at the University of Illinois.
Frances Harris (francey), is the librarian at the Uni High library and teaches Computer Literacy I and II. She earned her B.A. at the University of Colorado and her M.A. at the University of Denver. The library website is at http://www.uni.uiuc.edu/library and her personal website is at http://www.uni.uiuc.edu/library/harrisvita.htm.
Greg Smith (gregs) Greg Smith is the Executive Teacher of Computers and Educational Technology. He is one of four members of the team teaching Computer Literacy 1 & 2 to subfreshmen and freshmen. He also teaches Computer Programming and Computer Technology as electives for sophomores through seniors. He is a Uni High alum, class of 1973. He has a B.S. in Radio and Television from the U of I (1977) and an Ed.M. (Master of Education) in Curriculum and Instruction (1991). In his spare time, Greg is involved in photography, television production and amateur radio, but his real passion is model rocketry. He's Director of Operations for Central Illinois Aerospace, Champaign-Urbana's sport rocketry club. You can visit their web site at http://www.prairienet.org/cia or view pictures of local rocketry activities (many taken by Greg) at http://cia-rocketry.smugmug.com
