
Phone: 801-225-8227
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Degrees and Certifications:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.Ed. in Education, Secondary Teaching License, and CTE Teaching License. Endorsements in: Physics, Electronics, Computer Programming, TV Broadcasting, A+ Computer Repair, Business Management, and HVAC Technician.
Mr. Kelly Shurtz
I teach the following Computer Science courses, which you may read more about in this document: Mr. Shurtz Course Syllabi 2022-23
• Computer Science Principles (typically taken freshman year)
• Computer Programming 1 (1st semester of sophomore year)
• Computer Programming 2 (2nd semester of sophomore year)
Note: Concurrent Enrollment credit for CS1400 is tied to Computer Programming 2, which is why we wait until 2nd semester to enroll students into CS1400.
Disclosure
I use the same disclosure document in all of my classes. Parents are encouraged to read it, but not asked to sign it: Mr. Shurtz Disclosure
Work Experience
Aerospace Computer Engineer designing computer systems for military aircraft. HVAC Business Owner specializing in commercial and industrial control systems. I started my teaching career in 2003 at Provo High School and then moved to UCAS in 2019. I’ve taught Computer Programming, Electronics, Robotics, New & Emerging Technologies, and TV Broadcasting. I was honored as Provo School District educator of the year in 2008 and in 2014.
Credentials
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.Ed. in Education, Secondary Teaching License, and CTE Teaching License. Endorsements in: Physics, Electronics, Computer Programming, TV Broadcasting, A+ Computer Repair, Business Management, and HVAC Technician.
Hobbies & Interests
SCUBA diving, distance swimming, water-skiing, camping, and spending time in the mountains riding my ATV.