New Trustee is E-Quipping the BCET with Insight

New Trustee is E-Quipping the BCET with Insight

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Just added trustee, Daniel Rossi-Keen did the unthinkable in 2012. He opened an independently owned bookstore, calling the endeavor E-Quip Books. Dr. Keen wants it to be the keystone to reviving a downtrodden Aliquippa community. The name is unique as it is a play on location, Aliquippa, the items it sells and the goal of the business. When asked about joining the BCET board, he had this to say, "I am excited about the future of education in Beaver County, and I respect the work that BCET is doing to contribute to educational excellence throughout our region. I wanted to be a part of that story, and serving on the BCET Board of Trustees seemed like a great way to expand my involvement in our County." Dr. Keen joins the…
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Trustee Looks to Help Cement Future for Students

Trustee Looks to Help Cement Future for Students

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Freshman trustee, Jim Masterson, brings a wealth of business acumen to the BCET. He is the current Director of Operations at ARDEX and works out of the Hopewell site.  With a great understanding of operations from the manufacturing world, Jim hopes to align the BCET's processes with the goals of the organization. Upon joining the board of trustees, he had this to say, "I enjoy working and living in Beaver County and I see this as an opportunity to contribute to this community.  A strong education system is vital to the success of any community and I am looking forward to supporting and enhancing the work being done by the BCET." One of the programs that drew Mr. Masterson attention was the new, Beaver County Works #STEMCHALLENGE, which ARDEX hosted…
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Beaver County Teacher of the Year Makes PA Semi-Finals

Beaver County Teacher of the Year Makes PA Semi-Finals

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Caitlyn Bajgier, a teacher in the Ambridge School District, was named co-winner of the inaugural BCET Beaver County Teacher of the Year award in 2017. Her name was submitted to the PA Teacher of the Year committee along with her co-winner Ellie Taraborrelli from Beaver Area School District. Mrs. Bajgier has been selected as a Semi-Finalist for PA Teacher of the Year by the state committee. The BCET would like to congratulate Mrs. Bajgier on making it through the first round selection process and wish her luck in the semi-finals.
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William N. DiBenedetto Will Be Missed

William N. DiBenedetto Will Be Missed

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William N. DiBenedetto The BCET lost a wonderful member of its board of trustees yesterday. Bill DiBenedetto's efforts to help the students of Beaver County over a long, fulfilling career stand as an inspiration to all those that care about the next generation of students. May those closest to him take solace in the fact that many students of Beaver County benefitted from his tireless efforts in education. He will be missed.  
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