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

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

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

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

Nicholas Wright - Computer Science Pathway & Game & Simulation  Pathway Instructor - WRIGHTNI@pcsb.org

Lynn Ostrander - CTE Instructor - ostranderly@pcsb.org

Taisja Witherspoon - CTE Instructor - witherspoont@pcsb.org

 

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

Dionne Miller - BETA Secretary -   millerdio@pcsb.org

 

The BETA Pathway Team:

Dyan Hill-Dennard, Digital Video Technology

John Johnson, Business Entrepreneurial

Nicholas Wright, 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

Taisja Witherspoon, WITHERSPOONT@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

Justice Palavra, PALAVRAJ@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.