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Thursday, August 6
 

7:30am EDT

Morning Java & Help Desk
Thursday August 6, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
Start your day with a cup of coffee (or favorite morning beverage) and an opportunity to connect, learn, and get support. Join our Morning Java & Help Desk Virtual Zoom Session for an informal discussion, questions and answers, troubleshooting assistance, and helpful tips. Whether you need technical support, guidance on tools and processes, or simply want to connect with others, this session provides a friendly and collaborative space to get the help you need. Pop in anytime!

Agenda Highlights:
  • Coffee and networking
  • Help desk support and troubleshooting
  • Questions and answers
  • Best practices and helpful tips
  • Open discussion and resource sharing
Bring your questions and enjoy a productive start to your morning! ☕💻📞

Speakers
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.
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Alicia Somers

Teacher/Special Education Teacher
My name is Alicia Somers. I am an educator with 29 years of experience teaching both special education and general education students, ranging from preschool through second grade. I hold a P-3 license, K-5 license and Teacher of the Handicapped N-12. I have a Master's in Education... Read More →
avatar for Jessica LaRosa

Jessica LaRosa

Teacher of Technology & Innovation, Trenton Public Schools
Jessica LaRosa is a Technology & Innovation teacher at Grace A. Dunn Middle School in Trenton, New Jersey. She has over 13 years of experience in computer and technology education, 7 years of experience as a business teacher, and 3 years of experience as a curriculum writer. She creates... Read More →
avatar for Lori Steinhauser

Lori Steinhauser

Vice Principal, Technology Integrator, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Christ the Teacher Academy
avatar for Sharon Phillips

Sharon Phillips

CS Teacher, Somerset County Vo Tech High School
Sharon Phillips is a computer science educator, technology coordinator and mentor with teaching experience across charter, private, and public school settings serving PreK–12 students.
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 →
Thursday August 6, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
Virtual

3:30pm EDT

CSPDWeek NJ 2026: Virtual Wrap-Up & Celebration
Thursday August 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
💻CSPDWeek NJ 2026: Virtual Wrap-Up & Celebration! 🎊

Don’t sign off just yet! Stick around immediately following Carter Moulton’s Keynote for our official virtual grand finale. We’re closing out our sixth annual NJ CSPDWeek by celebrating the incredible "AI-ready" foundations you’ve built all week long.

What to Expect:
The Victory Lap: A high-energy recap of our best moments and breakthroughs from across the Garden State.
Next Steps: Quick, clear instructions on how to access your 2026-27 PD resources and stay connected with your new CS network.
Stipend Essentials
: You will receive a post-conference survey via email. Please note that this survey must be completed to qualify for your $900 stipend!
The Launch: We’ll send you off inspired and ready to bring inclusive, cutting-edge CS to your students this fall.

Let’s end the week on a high note together—see you in the main virtual room!
Speakers
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
avatar for CSTANJ

CSTANJ

Computer Science Teachers Association, New Jersey


Thursday August 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Virtual
 


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