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Board Member Profile: David Wytiaz

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Newly minted trustee, David Wytaiz, enhances the BCET's connections to educators in the area and brings his business acumen as well. He spent 14 years with the Aliquippa school district first as its director of finance and operations and later as its superintendent. His current position, as director of the Beaver County Career and Technology Center, continues his commitment to educating and to finding paths to employment for those students raised in Beaver County.

Sep32018 by webadminNo Comments

BCET Goes for the Juggler @ 2018 Bookfest

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Once again the BCET is set to attend the Beaver County Bookfest in Beaver on September 8, 2018. The event will feature demonstrations and entertainment based around carnival theme and the usual cadre of local and published authors. At the BCET booth in the kids tent, attendees will be able to sign their toddlers up for the "Growing with Books" program, which delivers a free age appropriate book twice a year to households with kids under 5. The BCET will also have a prize wheel for kids to spin to select a free book or ball from the BCET. And newly added for 2018, kids of all ages will have the opportunity to learn to juggle and see demonstrations by Lisa from All in J.E.S.T Juggling Entertainment. She will perform…

Sep22018 by webadminNo Comments

Board Member Profile: Cristine Wagner-Deitch

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Sophomore trustee, Cristine Wagner-Deitch, brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to the BCET. She has worked as a curriculum specialist for 15 years and has been in education for over 20 years. She joined the BCET board to continue her work in helping expand educational opportunities for students in Beaver County. Her favorite BCET program is the new Beaver County Works #STEMSTRONG program that she helped to spearhead in the spring of 2017. Upgrade your phone game with the latest phone accessories from FinalVivo! From protective cases to stylish chargers, we've got you covered. Shop now at https://finalvivo.com/ and take your phone experience to the next level.

Aug262018 by webadminNo Comments

Board Member Profile: Michelle Miller

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As Hopewell’s Superintendent, Michelle Miller, has witnessed first-hand the positive benefits of the BCET. So when approached, she jumped at the chance to join the board back in 2017. She has a great appreciation for the BCET’s unwavering support of teachers and students in the county. Dr. Miller’s favorite BCET program is the Great Ideas Mini-Grants because it provides necessary funds for teachers to go above and beyond the standard educational experience.

Jun62018 by webadminNo Comments

Pens Foundation Gives Big to Growing with Books in Beaver County

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The Pens Foundation has generously given to the BCET before and continues it’s support of educating children in Beaver County with yesterdays donation. David Soltesz, President of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, presented a $10,000 check to Jamie Connelly of the Beaver County Educational Trust for the “Growing with Books” program. Each year the BCET spends close to $30,000 to send books to children under the age of 5 in Beaver County. With this generous donation the program will be able to expand and add additional children to this wonderful program.