Meet Paige Besthoff

Business Education and Digital "Techknowledgy" Teacher

I have been an educator for over 25 years. Most recently in New Jersey, 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 for over 20 years.

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)

Vice President, CSTA New Jersey

Chairperson, CSTA New Jersey CSPDWeek 

Elementary Strand Lead,  2025-2026 CSTA National Conference Committee

Accomplishments

Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Teaching Excellence Award, 2023

Code.org, Consultant Professional Learning Resource Designer, 2024 - present

Computer Science Fundamentals Facilitator in partnership with Code.org, 2018 - present

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

CodeMonkey Ambassador

Sphero Hero

Tynker Blue Ribbon Distinguished Educator

Elementari Ambassador

Ozobot Certified Educator

littleBits BitStar

littleBits Lead Learner Educator

PBS Digital Innovator

District Teacher of the Year, 2020 - 2021

Presenter, CSTA Conferences, 2021-present

Presenter, ISTE 2019, 2022

Georgia Constellations, 2021