Faculty

2008-2009 Faculty and Staff

Administration
English
Mathematics
Science
Spanish
History
Computer Science
Music
Fine Arts
Applied Arts
Drama
Physical Education

Administration
Dianne Shepard became Executive Director in June of 2008. Campus Middle School welcomes Dianne Shepard as our new Executive Director. Dianne retired from the Champaign School District in 2006 with 34 years of professional experience, serving the last fifteen years in administration. After graduating with her Bachelor's degree with a Junior High major, Dianne began her education career teaching Social Studies and Language Arts at the junior high level in the Mattoon School district. She was named a "Teacher of the Year" there in the early 80's. Two years after completing her graduate degree in Administration, Dianne accepted a position as a Dean of Students at Central High School in Champaign. Dianne and her husband, Don, love family and have three children. Don III is completing his PhD in Zoology at the University of Oklahoma. Erin lives in Pasadena and is a child therapist for children diagnosed with emotional disorders. Lindsay just graduated from Brigham Young University and plans to pursue her graduate degree this fall at Oxford University studying evidenced-based social program development. Dianne is active in her church and loves to cook and bake.

Candace Weedman is the Administrative Assistant at Campus Middle School She grew up on a farm north of Champaign-Urbana and went to Fisher schools. She received a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Illinois. Candace moved to Dwight, IL and lived and worked there for 25 years. She moved back to Champaign-Urbana in 2004 and has worked at Campus Middle School ever since. Candace has two children: Matt, lives in Boulder, CO and is a photographer; Melanie lives in Joliet, IL and is a secretary at Joliet Jr. College.
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English
Judy Nolen teaches 8th Grade History and English. She is a retired teacher from Unit 4 schools. Judy taught English at Centennial High School for 30 years. She earned a Masters of Arts degree in English Literature from Baylor University and her teacher certification from the U of I.

Elaine Giermak teaches 6th and 7th Grade English. Elaine Giermak has a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from The University of Chicago and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Curriculum and Supervision with a specialization in reading from Northern Illinois University. She has taught English and reading for the last thirty-five years at all levels from primary through college, with most of her experience in Chicago suburban high schools. In two of those high school districts, she was presented with awards for excellence in teaching. She is certified as a K-12 English teacher and reading specialist. As a trainer for the Great Books Foundation, she has taught the Great Books discussion method, and she has served as an Illinois Writing Project consultant. Elaine has presented at state and national educational conferences and had several articles about teaching published.
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Mathematics
Alfred Hubler is a physics professor at the University of Illinois. He is the father to six daughters, all of whom have attended CMS. He teaches 8th grade Algebra 1 part 2 at CMS.

Eva Kammel teaches Math and Physical Science. She was born in Vienna, Austria, attended the University of Vienna and received a Master degree in Math and Physics, specializing in secondary education, followed by her teacher's training and experience of 15 years of teaching grades 5-12 at a college preparatory school("Gymnasium") in Vienna. In 1994 she and her family moved to the United States due to her husband's appointment first to UC Berkeley, then to UIUC. In Berkeley she taught at a private middle school until she moved to Champaign in 2000. Since then she has been involved in Campus Middle School either as a parent, teacher, administrator or coordinator for projects involving University students.
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Science
Joan Campagnolo teaches Biology and Chemistry at CMS. She received a BS in Biology in 1984; BA in Psychology in 1986; Masters in Biology in 1988; and MEd. in Elementary Education in 1992. She is certified in the State of Illinois to teach K-9 and in Physical, Life, Earth, and Social Sciences. All degrees were from U of I, Urbana-Champaign. She taught Physical, Earth and Biological Science for the middle school grades at Thomasboro Elementary School in 93/94 and 94/95 school years. She started working as a science teacher at Home Hi (now Campus Middle School) in January of 2002.
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Spanish
Maria 'Lola' Sanjurjo-Espino teaches Spanish. She received a B.A in Education (Spanish and Modern Languages) from the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She also received a B.A (Arts&Science) from the University of Lincoln, NE. She is a certified Spanish teacher (7-12 grades) in the State of Connecticut, and is now in the process of obtaining IL certification. Before coming to Il in 2005, she taught Spanish for five years in CT, most recently at the Williams School in New London, CT. In addition to teaching, she enjoys watercolor painting and gardening.
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History
Kristine Hightshoe teaches history. Kristine is a retired Champaign Unit 4 teacher of social studies/history. She got her BA from Louisiana State University and her M.Ed. from the University of Illinois.
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Computer Science
Shikha Pandey teaches Computers II and II. She currently attends the University of Illinois and is majoring in Computer Science. Shalu went to Centennial High School and graduated in 2005. She has lived in Champaign for about 10 years.

Shalu Pandey is the 6th grade Computer Science teacher, and co-teaches the 7th/8th grade Computer Science class as well. This is her first year being involved with CMS, but is enjoying the challenge. She was born in Allahabad, India, moved to Australia when she was around one, and finally moved to Champaign-Urbana and entered first grade. She graduated form Centennial High School and is currently majoring in Computer Science of Engineering at the University of Illinois.
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Music
Christopher Anderson teaches Music. Christopher is a doctoral student in saxophone at the U of I. He has experience teaching Music Theory, Music Appreciation, and Rock and Roll History at Richland Community College in Decatur.
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Fine Arts
Cheryl Louviere has taught Fine Arts classes at CMS for 2 years now. Cheryl received her BFA in Art Education from the University of Illinois, graduating with the Outstanding Art Education Student award for that year. She is certified in the state of Illinois to teach art K-12. She has taught in both public and private settings during the last 20 years, including work with Champaign Public Schools, private lessons through the Rainbow Workshop program in her home, as well as various child/family organizations in the community. Her primary training in studio arts is drawing and painting. Cheryl is also a certified Montessori Directress and has taught with Montessori schools in Illinois and California. Her experience with Montessori complements our own CMS philosophy of trusting the student's passion and ideas as they develop their creative and visual skills.
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Applied Arts
Andree Abousawan teaches embroidery and hand stitching to the 6th graders at CMS.

Debbie Derr Weaver teaches the new 7th grade quilting class. Debbie received her BFA in Commercial Arts from Texas State University. She lived in Colorado and worked as a graphic artist for seven years. Moving to Urbana, she worked at Chanute Air Force Base as a computer graphic artist and has been a professional seamstress since 1993. She has taught numerous sewing seminars at University Primary and Yankee Ridge schools. Her quilting work has been recognized and awarded for its creativity and local ties to the community. She enjoys having the opportunity to share her knowledge with the next generation.

Nancy Delcomyn teaches 6th grade knitting. Nancy started knitting when she was in 6th grade girls scouts and has never stopped. She has taught knitting for the past twenty years.

Ray is a retired teacher from Mahomet. He taught in Mahomet for over 25years. He started knitting in his youth and has never stopped. For the last 5 years he has taught knitting at CMS
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Drama
Christine Sevec-Johnson teaches drama. She is a trained professional actress with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Communications from Temple University in Philadelphia PA, and a Master of Fine Arts from the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Christine acted professionally in regional theatre up and down the west coast and in an Off-Broadway production written specifically for her. Christine began teaching in the university system of Southern California while she was acting in San Diego. She came to Champaign Urbana to teach voice and speech for the actor at the University of Illinois. Christine currently works from her home as a free-lance voice coach and custom cake decorator. She is a happy partner to her husband Professor Brian K. Johnson, and a proud mother to her treasures, Alex and Andrew.
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Physical education
Joel Beesley is teaching his 14th year as the Head Coach at Uni High. Most recently, the 2007 squad clinched their third straight conference title and won 15 games. A teacher at Uni High, Mr. Beesley has taught Home Hi/CMS girls PE for the past 9 years.
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