Biography

Degrees & 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.

I teach the following Computer Science courses, which you may read about in the state standards links below:

• Computer Science Principles (UCAS course: CS Principles)
• Computer Programming 1 (UCAS course: CS 1400 A)
• Computer Programming 2 (UCAS course: CS 1400 B)

Note: Concurrent Enrollment credit for CS1400 is tied to CS 1400 B, which is why we wait until 2nd semester to enroll students into CS1400 at UVU.

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.

Hobbies & Interests
SCUBA diving, distance swimming, water-skiing, camping, and spending time in the mountains riding my ATV.