John is the IT Director at The Heights School in Potomac, MD. He teaches Computer Science classes in Java and Python, mentors students on independent CS projects, and manages the school’s technology needs. Prior to joining the school, he worked at a number of technology companies in the DC area, including comScore and TaxiMagic.

Beatty graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Computer Science, with minors in Business and Mathematics. He is a member of the Waterford Citizens Association, the Loudoun Beekeepers association, and the Waterford Foundation. John was born in Portsmouth, VA, and grew up in the DC Area. 

He currently lives between Waterford and Lovettsville with his wife Katie and their four children Paul, Will, Leo, and Rose on a farm where they keep  sheep, chickens, bees, and are growing fruit trees, hops, grape vines, and an organic vegetable garden.