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CSPDWeek 2026
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Monday, August 3
 

8:00am EDT

Opening Session
Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
TCNJ, BSC 100 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
Kick off CSPDWeek 2026 with a morning of connection and inspiration. Join us for check-in and a light breakfast, followed by opening remarks from CSTANJ and NJDOE Office of Innovation leadership. The session will conclude with our featured keynote address to set the stage for a week of innovation in computer science education.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Wendt

Michelle Wendt

Technology Integrationist and Adjunct Instructor, Stockton University ETTC
Michelle Wendt is a Technology Integrationist and Adjunct Instructor at Stockton University. She holds a Master of Education in Instructional Technology and a long background in K-12 education. Michelle provides professional development programs to teachers to help them effectively... Read More →
avatar for Paige Besthoff

Paige Besthoff

CSPDWeek Project Manager, CSTANJ Vice President, Professional Learning Resource Designer, Teach Me For Tomorrow
Paige taught K-12 computers for over 25 years and designed her district’s K-5 CS curriculum based on the CSTA and NJ standards. She is the founder of Teach Me For Tomorrow, where she designs lessons and supplemental resources for popular programming platforms and facilitates computer... Read More →
Sponsors
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CSTANJ

Computer Science Teachers Association, New Jersey


CSPDWeek 202026 20Opening 20Ceremony.pptx pdf
Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
TCNJ, BSC 100
  Networking, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin |   Collaboration, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin

11:00am EDT

Book Swap
Monday August 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
TCNJ, SSB 223 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
Come participate in CSTA NJ's first book swap! Participants can come bring 1 to 3 books and participate in a book swap. There will be categories for the different tables including the grade levels and professional learning.

The CSTANJ Book Swap is an exciting opportunity for educators to connect, collaborate, and expand their classroom libraries while exploring the important role literacy plays in Computer Science and STEM education. Participants are invited to bring one to three books to exchange with fellow educators in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Organized tables by grade level and professional learning topics will help attendees discover new resources that support computational thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and cross-curricular learning in engaging and accessible ways.


This session highlights how literacy can strengthen CS and STEM instruction by using books to introduce complex concepts, spark curiosity, support diverse learners, and encourage meaningful classroom discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore picture books, nonfiction texts, professional resources, and instructional materials that can be integrated into coding lessons, engineering challenges, maker activities, and technology instruction. The session will also encourage conversations around inclusive teaching practices, literacy integration, and strategies for making STEM learning more approachable for all students.


In addition to participating in the book swap, educators will leave with new instructional ideas, expanded professional connections, and inspiration for integrating literacy-rich experiences into their CS and STEM classrooms. Whether participants are classroom teachers, librarians, technology teachers, STEM educators, or instructional coaches, this collaborative session will provide practical resources and fresh ideas that support both student engagement and professional growth.

Speakers
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Samantha Selikoff

District STEM Teacher, Rockaway Borough School District
Samantha Selikoff, a TCNJ alum, is an educator and ed tech coach who teaches STEM and 4th–5th grade Media. A passionate reader, she visits local bookstores wherever she travels. Her work blends engineering, coding, film, and financial literacy to inspire students through creativity... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
TCNJ, SSB 223
  Collaboration, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin

3:00pm EDT

Mentors in CS Meetup
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Social Sciences Building Atrium @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
Get a chance to meet your mentor/mentee in-person. Interested in learning more about the Mentorship in CS Program, come hear about the program and what it takes to apply.
Speakers
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Portia Morrell

Research & Innovation Program Manager, CSTA
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Social Sciences Building Atrium
  Collaboration, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

3:00pm EDT

High School Meetup Standards and Resources
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TCNJ, SSB 103 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
These informal, end‑of‑day meetups give K–12 educators a dedicated space to connect with colleagues who teach similar grade levels. Teachers can share insights from the day’s sessions, compare classroom experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange practical strategies that support computer science and AI learning. Whether you’re looking to reflect on new ideas, troubleshoot with peers, or build ongoing professional relationships, these meetups offer a supportive environment for meaningful conversation and collaboration.
Speakers
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LH
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TCNJ, SSB 103
  Networking, 9-12 |   Collaboration, 9-12

3:00pm EDT

Middle School Meetup Standards and Resources
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TCNJ, BSC 104 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
These informal, end‑of‑day meetups give K–12 educators a dedicated space to connect with colleagues who teach similar grade levels. Teachers can share insights from the day’s sessions, compare classroom experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange practical strategies that support computer science and AI learning. Whether you’re looking to reflect on new ideas, troubleshoot with peers, or build ongoing professional relationships, these meetups offer a supportive environment for meaningful conversation and collaboration.
Speakers
SS

Samantha Selikoff

District STEM Teacher, Rockaway Borough School District
Samantha Selikoff, a TCNJ alum, is an educator and ed tech coach who teaches STEM and 4th–5th grade Media. A passionate reader, she visits local bookstores wherever she travels. Her work blends engineering, coding, film, and financial literacy to inspire students through creativity... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TCNJ, BSC 104
  Networking, 46181 |   Collaboration, 46181

3:00pm EDT

Elementary Meetup Standards and Resources
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TCNJ, BSC 100 @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
These informal, end‑of‑day meetups give K–12 educators a dedicated space to connect with colleagues who teach similar grade levels. Teachers can share insights from the day’s sessions, compare classroom experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange practical strategies that support computer science and AI learning. Whether you’re looking to reflect on new ideas, troubleshoot with peers, or build ongoing professional relationships, these meetups offer a supportive environment for meaningful conversation and collaboration.
Speakers
avatar for Lori Steinhauser

Lori Steinhauser

Vice Principal, Technology Integrator, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Christ the Teacher Academy
avatar for Kara Keefe

Kara Keefe

Technology Teacher (K-5), Willingboro Public Schools
Kara Keefe is a Technology Teacher in Willingboro NJ. She currently teaches technology to grades K to 4th grade in one of the elementary schools. Kara has been teaching Technology for the last for the past 12 years to as low as Kindergarten to as high as 5th grade.
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TCNJ, BSC 100
  Networking, PreK-2, 3-5 |   Collaboration, PreK-2, 3-5
 

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