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