About Lynne
Lynne Kesselman was an award-winning Computer Technology Educator at Egg Harbor Township
High School, NJ where she taught classes such as Web Design, Computer Programming
(Java/C++), and more for over 14 years. Lynne earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business
and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology, both from Stockton.
In October 2008, Lynne was presented the prestigious American Stars of Teaching award
from the US Department of Education. Lynne is featured as a Great Educator on the University of Southern California’s teach.com, consulted with Adobe professionals on their online course development for educators
around the globe, and served as a panelist for Washington DC Public School District
to discuss attracting and retaining effective educators.
During her teaching career, she successfully piloted her school district’s Adobe Certified Associate certification program for students, with seniors graduating with
industry standard certifications. She created a computer club for students and also
offered voluntary workshops for girls to complete their NCWIT and other applications.
Lynne also founded a Computer Science Teachers Association Southern NJ chapter, for
which she is currently the President, while also championing initiatives to include
Computer Science teaching standards and requirements in core curriculum. She has presented
Finch robotics workshops as well as many other technology presentations.
Lynne has been an active member of the Adobe Education Exchange, frequently initiating
and moderating various topics in technology teaching pedagogy, while being named as
one of the top 1% of Adobe Education Exchange members world-wide. Prior to her teaching
career, after graduation from Stockton University, Lynne spent nearly two decades
in a very successful career as a day trader.
Lynne is now fully committed to helping to advance the goals and mission of Stockton
University. She has volunteered her time and energy, with the support of the Stockton
University Office of Development, to begin creating a Women’s Leadership Council initiative at Stockton and strengthening Stockton’s associations to more than 50,000
alumni as well as local community organizations.