People
University of Illinois
The following faculty and staff from the University of Illinois College of Engineering are responsible for teaching the I-RISE graduate course, overseeing the teaching practicum, guiding student lesson development, and developing the summer workshop for teachers.
Sharlene Denos
Science & Engineering Teacher
University Laboratory High School
Joe Muskin
Education Coordinator
Mechanical Science and Engineering
Elif Ertekin
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Science and Engineering
DoMonique Arnold
Librarian
University Laboratory High School
Champaign Unit 4 AVID
The following teachers and administrators are responsible for supporting the collaboration between I-RISE and Champaign Unit 4 AVID by providing professional development to AVID teachers, by guiding the curriculum development, and by assisting with teaching the AVID I-RISE lessons.
Jessie Knight
District AVID Coordinator
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Lindsay Aikman
9th Grade English & AVID Teacher
Centennial High School
Community Partners
Matt Buchi
Head Coach|
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball
Jeannette Elliott
Physical Therapist
DRES