Business/Computer Department
The Business Education/Computer Department at Rutherford High School offers a variety of courses and programs designed to meet the needs and interests of students. In order to keep pace with industry, the department implements curriculum changes on yearly basis. Industry-standard software is used and creativity and critical thinking skills are stressed. A variety of programming languages are taught including Python, C++, and Java. In addition, courses teaching personal financial literacy skills including concepts from savings to investing from buying a car to buying a home are offered as well as courses in Accounting and Marketing. The department is also proud to have students participate in State and National competitions. Students participate in our FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Club, the Consumer Bowl and The Stock Market Game. Honors Accounting, Investing and The Stock Market, and Marketing are eligible for college credit through Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Business/Computer Teachers
Ms. Cherryl Bott
Mrs. Judith Leonard
Mrs. Margaret Nastasi
Mrs. Lindsay Richmond
Classes We Offer
Accounting
Desktop Publishing
Digital Applications 1
Digital Applications 2
Financial Literacy
Fundamentals of Contemporary Business
Honors Accounting
Investing and The Stock Market
Marketing
Web Page Design
Computer Programming 1
Computer Programming C++
Intro to Java
AP Computer Science Java
Business Department Supervisor
Ms. Barbara O’Donnell, Supervisor of Computer Technology and Business Education, came to the Rutherford School District in 1991 as a Business Education teacher and was promoted to supervisor of Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Technology in 1999. In 2005, Ms. O’Donnell became the district Supervisor of Computer Technology and Business Education. A graduate of Montclair State University (College), Ms. O’Donnell has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Office Systems Administration. She earned her Master’s degree in education with a concentration in computers in 1998 from William Paterson University. She earned her supervisory certification from New Jersey City University.