STEAM Education
Overview
The Office of STEAM Education pulls together the district’s Science, Instructional Technology, Fine and Performing Arts and Mathematics departments to create interdisciplinary and exploratory project-based learning opportunities for our students and their families.
Our Mission
To provide all learners with learning experiences that integrate STEAM disciplines in ways that mirror real world applications and prepare them to participate meaningfully as global citizens in all aspects of society.
Our Vision
Empower all learners to innovate and impact the world through STEAM.
Testimony to NJDOE - Revisions to New Jersey Student Learning Standards in English Language Arts and
"It is my firm belief based on my own classroom experience and evidence from the many classrooms that I support, that students learn best when they can make connections between discrete skills and concepts and apply them in novel situations based in the world around them." - Sarah Sterling-Laldee, Director of STEAM Education
STEAM – Arts Integration Supports All Learners
Fine and Performing Arts
The comprehensive art and music curriculum offered in all grades in Paterson Public Schools enriches the lives of the students and their families through exposure to the arts during their educational journey.
Science
The Science Department believes that every student is entitled to and deserves an excellent program of instruction in the content area that encourages each student to achieve at a high level. We believe that learning science requires...
Instructional Technology And Media Services
The Department of Instructional Technology And Media Services is here to serve the staff of Paterson Public Schools to harness the maximum potential of instructional technology resources to help them best prepare their students for 21st century careers through world-class teaching with technology.
Mathematics
The Mathematics Department believes that every student is entitled to and deserves an excellent program of instruction in the content area that encourages each student to achieve at a high level. We believe that students become confident “doers” of mathematics when they are engaged in high level cognitive demanding tasks.
Dr. Elizabeth Caccavella
Director of STEAM Education
973-321-2211
ecaccavella@paterson.k12.nj.us
Jennifer Foster
Administrative Assistant
973-321-0843
jfoster@paterson.k12.nj.us
Lakisha Kincherlow-Warren
Supervisor of Science
973-321-0717
Lkincherlowwarren@paterson.k12.nj.us
Dr. Hafiz Saleem
Supervisor of Instructional Technology
973-321-0927
hsaleem@paterson.k12.nj.us
Diana Slopey
Supervisor of Mathematics
973-321-2359
dslopey@paterson.k12.nj.us
Michelle Van Hoven
Supervisor of Fine & Performing Arts
973-321-2329
mvanhoven@paterson.k12.nj.us
Shirell Rizack
Administrative Assistant – Instructional Technology & Fine & Performing Arts
973-321-0432
srizack@paterson.k12.nj.us