Meet Paige Besthoff

Business Education and Digital "Techknowledgy" Teacher

I have been an educator for over 20 years. Currently in the Spotswood School District, NJ for 16 years teaching Digital Tech, Computer Science, STEAM, and Robotics. I previously taught Computer Applications, Career Exploration, Money Management, Business Organization, Hot Topics and Business Trends, and Business Law.

Former New York City Public School teacher; Computers, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Prior to becoming a public school teacher I worked in the nonprofit sector tracking employment trends. My area of expertise is preparing students for career readiness.

Education

Masters of Science, Human Resource Management, New School University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Baruch College, CUNY

CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association)

Secretary, CSTA New Jersey

Co-chair of CSTA New Jersey CSPD Week

Member of the CSTA New Jersey K-8 Steering Committee

K-5 representative on the 2023 CSTA national conference committee

Accomplishments

Computer Science Fundamentals Facilitator in partnership with Code.org

Workshop Facilitator, TCNJ Central New Jersey Computer Science Education Hub, Rutgers CS Hub, and the Kean University CS Hub

Tynker Blue Ribbon Distinguished Educator

CodeMonkey Ambassador

Sphero Hero

littleBits BitStar

littleBits Lead Learner Educator

Elementari Ambassador

PBS Digital Innovator

Presenter, CSTA 2021 Virtual Conference and CSTA Cultivating Communities of Learners Summit 2021

Presenter, ISTE 2022