Charles Beard

Charles Beard, Jr. is a multifaceted professional currently serving as a Paraprofessional Educator for Lansing School District 158 since August 2023, while also working as a Photojournalist for GreatNews.Life since January 2023. An experienced Sports Photojournalist with Varsity Views since August 2015, Charles documents high school sporting events across the Chicagoland area and facilitates photo sales to participating schools. Additionally, Charles has been a Commencement Photographer with Iconic Group, Inc. since May 2015, covering graduations at various educational institutions. Previous roles include a Courtesy Clerk/Maintenance position at Jewel-Osco from October 2020 to September 2023 and a Package Handler at UPS from November 2017 to October 2020. Charles holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies from Governors State University and an Associate’s Degree in Photographic Study from Prairie State College, complemented by a College Preparatory education from Marian Catholic High School.