BETA Department Faculty & Team

  • N JOHNSON

    Nicole Johnson - Assistant Principal, BETA Magnet Program Coordinator - johnsonni@pcsb.org

    N CALDERON

    Natalie Calderon - BETA School Counselor - calderonn@pcsb.org

    Dyan Dennard

    Dyan Hill-Dennard - (BETA Dept. Chair, NTHS Advisor, Yearbook Advisor) - Digital Video Technology & Yearbook Instructor - hilldennardd@pcsb.org

    John Johnson

    John Johnson - (FBLA Advisor) 3DE Business & Entrepreneurial Pathway Instructor - johnsonjohn@pcsb.org

    J THOMPSON

    Jacob Thompson - Computer Science Pathway & Game & Simulation Pathway Instructor - thompsonjaco@pcsb.org 

    Lynden Ostrander

    Lynn Ostrander - CTE Instructor - ostranderly@pcsb.org

    Alexa Gabay-Curry

    Alexa Gabay-Curry - CTE Instructor - gabay-currya@pcsb.org

     

    Marian Coleman -  3DE School Director - colemanmari@pcsb.org

    Dionne Miller

    Dionne Miller - BETA Secretary -   millerdio@pcsb.org

     

    The BETA Pathway Team:

    Dyan Hill-Dennard, Digital Video Technology

    John Johnson, Business Entrepreneurial

    Jacob Thompson, Computer Science & Gaming Design

    The BETA pathway teachers provide the instruction in the real-world application courses that the students choose as their "major" for the final two to three years of the program. These teachers bring academic credentials, industry certifications, and real-world work experience to the classroom, which facilitates learning to prepare our scholars to compete in the 21st-century workplace. Instructional delivery includes using a mix of theoretical instruction and practical, hands-on activities to teach scholars about business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, digital content creation, broadcasting, and the use of technology in business. We guide scholars through real-world projects, such as developing business plans, launching mock startups, creating digital media content, and producing broadcasts and business simulation software to provide experiential learning opportunities.

     

    The CTE Instructors:

    Lynn Ostrander, ostranderly@pcsb.org

    Alexa Gabay-Curry, gabay-currya@pcsb.org

    The Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructor plays a crucial role in preparing our scholars for specific careers by providing practical skills and knowledge. Our CTE instructors use hands-on activities, demonstrations, and simulations to provide practical experiences that mirror the workplace. 

    3DE School Director

    Marian Coleman, colemanmari@pcsb.org

     

    The 3DE School Director plays a crucial role in overseeing the implementation and success of the 3DE model within a school, particularly for business and technology instructors. They ensure the 3DE model is implemented effectively by working closely with school leadership, 3DE teachers, and staff to establish and refine critical enabling structures and systems. Assisting in the development of a four-year course progression and cohort scheduling strategy that aligns with 3DE's goals and establishing partnerships with local business and technology firms to provide students with mentorship, internships, and real-world learning opportunities.