Pekin Community High School 303
Joel Steger serves as the Career and Community Liaison at Pekin Community High School 303 since August 2002, focusing on building relationships that enhance student opportunities through collaboration and work-based learning experiences. As an educator in Visual Arts and Career and Technical Education, Joel has taught various art courses, including 2-D and 3-D media. In addition to this role, Joel has held the position of Chairperson for the Career and Technical Education Department and is a National Board Certified Art Instructor. Previous experience includes instructing photography courses at Bradley University and developing art programs for elementary students at Pekin Park District. Joel's educational background includes degrees from Bradley University, Illinois State University, and Nazareth University, culminating in a Master of Science in Art Education.
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Pekin Community High School 303
Including the Holman Tech Ed Center, the main campus buildings cover approximately 550,000 square feet. The school serves 2,100 students in its 133 classrooms and has multiple computer labs, a foreign language lab and the F.M. Peterson Theater which seats 600. It also includes a natatorium and two gymnasiums. Every classroom has a SmartBoard and is fully integrated with technology; we are also proud to offer blended, flipped and online classes. Career and technical education prepares youth for a wide range of careers, from child care, registered nursing, business, culinary arts, imaging, engineering, JROTC, computer technician, to manufacturing and construction. The CTE program provides students with college dual credit, advanced placement, certification, or the background to easily transition into a career or post-high school training and education. We offer 56 different CTE courses by 20 very qualified teachers. Our extensive number of extra-curricular programs and diversified, rigorous curricula allow students to excel in the classroom and beyond.