Hello!! My name is Zara and I'm a sophomore at New Providence High School! I've been interested in coding ever since middle school, when I took my first Scratch coding class. Video games have always played a prominent role in my life and are the biggest reason I wish to pursue coding! I'm hoping to become a game design major. This year, I'm taking two coding classes to help me get further to reaching that goal. Aside from games, I love to draw, listen to music, and watch shows in my spare time. Nice to meet you all!

My name is Samuel Jackson, and I am a senior at the University of Georgia studying Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. I am currently an instructor for AiGoLearning and I’m looking forward to contributing to this amazing organization in every way I’m able to. I have been playing piano since I was 7 years old and have been playing chess even longer. These are both hobbies that I still enjoy today.

Hi, my name is Avery and I'm a freshman at Stony Brook majoring in psychology and minoring in computer science. I love learning to code and I hope I can apply my experience at AiGo Learning towards a career in artificial intelligence. In my free time, I produce music and skate around the city. I look forward to working with everyone!

Hi! My name is Melissa Ozcan and I’m a senior at Bergen County Academies who has studied computer science for the past four years. Throughout high school, I have spread my enthusiasm for the tech field by teaching younger kids to code at my school and local library, so I’m ecstatic to partner with AiGoLearning to reach the next generation of programmers on a larger scale. While I spend a lot of time coding (my current favorite language is C#), I also love to cook, embroider, and solve jigsaw puzzles.

Hi, my name is Vikram Sharma. I am a freshman at Duke University working towards an interdepartmental in computer science and neuroscience. I love playing chess, running track, and I have a passion for computer science. I started coding at a young age by playing around in Scratch, which evolved into learning Python, Java, and R. I look forward to teaching with AIGoLearning!

Hi, I’m J. David Perez-Sandoval and I’m currently a Computer Science student at Make School @ Dominican University of California. I enjoy coding when my code works, and I hate it when it doesn’t. I enjoy cooking, music, and video games, and I’m working on developing a game right now, but that’s a secret for now. I hope to get people past the initial hurdles of computer programming.

Hi there! My name is Lucia Lacourtna and I go to the Academy for Information Technology in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. My whole life I’ve been interested in technology, and when I was introduced to Scratch in elementary school I knew it was what I wanted to do. Besides tech, I love painting and reading, and I like finding new ways to make my technical skills and my creative side come together.

Hello! I'm Conner, a CS + Data Sci major at Berkeley. Even while I trek my journey into the STEM field, I find that it is just as fulfilling to help those who have just taken their first steps. I have served a few years as a private tutor for clients, and many more years as a private tutor for my little brother (haha). Outside of the classroom, I love to ski, swim, travel, play piano, and read. I know we will just get along!

I am Alejandro and I am a student at UC Berkeley studying Computer Science . I started coding with Scratch when I was 12 and learned Python when I was 15/16. Over the years I’ve fallen in love with coding more and more and I am excited to see what more opportunities it will bring me.

My name is Zal Ekinci and I’m a freshman at Johns Hopkins University! I’m majoring in Chemistry and I’m also planning to double major in CS. I love programming because it gives you the power to create something!

Hello! I am Benjamin, a current high school student, and I am one of the coding teachers here at AiGoLearning. I am thrilled to be part of the AiGoLearning program because I can collaborate with other talented high school students and also spread my interest in computer science to the coding community. Outside of teaching coding, I also do marketing for Stem for All, a free, nonprofit initiative to bring high-quality coding classes to underrepresented students. In my spare time, I like to ride my bike, read World War II novels, and create builds. I hope to see you around!

Hi! My name is Ai Takubo, and I'm a sophomore at Bergen County Academies. After being introduced to coding in middle school, I've found it fun, addicting, and incredibly useful. I want to teach and help kids explore their interests, as anyone can learn how to program! Outside of BCA, I am involved in FTC Robotics, JSA debate, and junior varsity volleyball.

Hiya! I'm Matthew Dong, a senior at Bridgewater Raritan. I enjoy working with others in a variety of fields, such as my passion in computer science. Computers are such a huge part of our lives, especially with the pandemic keeping everybody home-so learning coding is more important than ever. Even if it doesn't apply directly, the experience gained may be very helpful in the future. I play both the piano and trumpet, and in my free time I read books and hang out with my friends. I'm excited to meet all of you!

Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a student and cheerleader at the University of Oregon! I originally majored in Childhood Education before switching to a Computer Science Major! I am so excited to make use of these two passions and watch students grow and learn!

Hi! My name is Favour Nerrise and I'm a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park. I've been coding since I was 10 years old, and it's become an integral part of my life and career goals. I love teaching and mentoring, especially younger students. Some hobbies of mine are outdoor and winter sports, reading, and music.

Hello! My name is Mustafo and I am a sophomore at the Bergen County Academies, studying Computer Science and Technology. When I'm not reading up on machine learning research or coding, I like to go on nature hikes, attend Model UN conferences, bake brownies, and eat said brownies. I joined AiGo because of my passion for teaching and computer science, and I look forward to what we can accomplish together!

Hello! My name is Raghav Sriram, a current sophomore at Carmel High School, and I am teaching the 002 Scratch + AI course and 005 Java at AiGoLearning. I have been competitively programming for two years now and am a USACO gold medalist. I've been teaching programming courses for about a year now at ScioVirtual and AcademiaEdge and can't wait to start teaching courses AiGoLearning. I can't wait to introduce the world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to young students and inspire them just like I was in middle school!

Hey everyone! My name is Cynthia Lim, I’m a sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder working towards a Bachelors in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. I actually discovered coding in elementary school through a program very similar to AiGoLearning and I cannot tell you how valuable coding has been in my life since then! In my free time I love writing, rock-climbing, and playing the piano. And I can’t wait to code with you all!

Hi, my name is Andrew Wang. I am currently a sophomore attending High Technology High School. As an avid learner, I have had a lot of experience in computer science and problem-solving. Joining AiGoLearning has given me the great opportunity to teach students how to code. In my free time, I like to do math, swim, and play the piano.

Hi, my name is Zach! I am currently a sophomore at Case Western Reserve University, and am working towards a major in Computer Science with a focus on AI. Over the past four years I have developed a strong understanding of Java and Python. With three years of experience teaching swim lessons and two years as a swim team coach, I am excited to help my students learn.

Hey guys! My name is Sophia Tu and I'm currently an undergraduate student at Brown University studying Computer Science and Economics. I joined AiGoLearning last summer and it's been really rewarding seeing students learn and progress during class. I love teaching others about subjects that I'm passionate about and I hope to inspire more students to learn about programming. My hobbies include painting, animation, and going for walks with my dog.

Hi! My name is Sokona Mangane and I’m a college sophomore at Bates College. I love coding and believe everyone should have access to science, especially communities of color. For fun, I like to watch Blackish or movies on Netflix, try new restaurants with my friends (before COVID 😕), and play solitaire. Nice to meet you all!

Hi, my name is Shaky, and I’m currently a freshman at Princeton University. I am studying Public Policy with a concentration in Applications of Computing. My favorite programming language is Java, but I love Python and Scratch as well. In my free time I like going on hikes and painting. I’m excited to get to know everyone!

Hi, I'm Rishabh and I'm a sophomore at WWP High School South. I've been doing Java for more than a year now and I really love it! In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball with my brother, and I also love programming. I think anyone can code and I hope to make it as enjoyable as possible!

Hi my name is Rafael, and I find it a pleasure to be part of the AiGoLearning team, where I can do what I love while helping others. My penchant for coding has followed me through middle school, and now as a sophomore at the Academy of Information Technology I discovered that I love teaching too. During my free time, besides coding, I enjoy exercising, being active, and sometimes even gaming. I look forward to further collaborate with such a great family that is the AiGoLearning team.

Hello everyone! My name is Nathan Zhang and I am a sophomore in high school. I was first introduced to AiGoLearning over the summer and felt a connection with the organization. I enjoy helping others in any way I can, including teaching classes to younger students. Although I have not been with AiGoLearning for a long time, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with my students and the other teachers. In my free time, I enjoy chatting with my friends, reading books, and playing soccer.

Hi, my name is Jeffrey Wen. I'm currently a sophomore at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Some of my hobbies are playing tennis, violin, and video games. I also love coding and I love teaching people how to code, whether it be Scratch, Java, or C++. My strongest attribute is definitely my hardworking attitude, as I will always put forth my best effort at everything I do.

Hi! My name is Jeffrey Gao, I'm 15, and a Junior in High school. I enjoy playing piano and video games in my free time (maybe that's why I like coding). I'm an avid swimmer for my school's varsity team as well! I'm a big fan of learning new things, and I hope more and more people become interested in computer science!

Hi, my name is Faiz Shaikh and I am a sophomore at WWP High School South. I have been programming in java for almost two years now and I've loved it since day one. Aside from coding, I love playing and watching basketball.

Hello, my name is Ethan Tang. I am a sophomore and currently learning computer science in high school. I always wondered how software worked, and how it was written. Many young students also have these questions, and AiGoLearning has great introductory classes to coding. In addition to teaching Scratch, I like to play the saxophone and bike.

My name is Emily Miao, a high school senior at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I started to teach coding. I enjoy explaining computer science concepts and helping younger students with coding. It is wonderful to hear their creative ideas! In my free time, I like biking and playing the piano.

Hello! My name is Emilio Aleman. I go to the Bergen County Academies and am in ATCS (Academy for Technology and Computer Science). I first started coding about two years ago because of my passion and interest in computer science and hardware. I’ve always wondered how a computer processes behind the scenes, or how to make a program, like a personal daily schedule. Besides my technological interests, I’m involved in Model United Nations, as shown by my high interest in politics and international relations. I also value the community by helping out in local food pantries and tutoring/educating students in the area when possible!

Hello, my name is Elvis Rodriguez, and am double majoring in Computer Science and Information System. I enjoy coding and playing video games, and I joined AiGoLearning to show off the wonders of programming.

Hello, my name is Tim Xu and I am a sophomore at International School Bellevue. Since my introduction to Scratch in 5th grade, I have loved coding and computer related subjects. I am currently the vice president of the STEM club at my school. I am also on the varsity roster for swimming and play piano in my free time.

Hello! My name is Derek. I am a sophomore at WWP High School North. I help with class management and marketing part of AiGoLearning. I enjoy using Photoshop and image editing. Aside from AiGoLearning, I also enjoy swimming and playing video games.

Hello everyone! My name is Yuying Wang, and I am currently a sophomore in high school. I came across AiGoLearning during the pandemic, and I truly admire the organization’s message of aiming to teach all children coding and AI; I also extremely enjoy teaching classes and interacting with younger students. Recently, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the AiGoLearning team and collaborate with other talented high school students in further developing our organization. In my leisure time, I like reading, running, playing the piano, and going outside to be active with friends and family!

Hi, I go to Rutgers University and major in IT. My hobbies include playing the guitar, building PCs, and fixing things.

Hi! I’m Sriram, currently a sophomore at WWP North. I have 5+ years of experience in Java, and have 2 years in Python. My favorite hobbies are IoT projects (complicating things with automation just for the fun of it), Chemistry, and movies, in no particular order. I also fence, and like biking.

Hello! My name is Shreya Nambiar and I am currently a freshman at Robbinsville High School. I joined the Thinkland team when I was in sixth grade and watched it transform into AiGoLearning. I enjoy teaching kids Scratch and seeing how fascinated they get while exploring the field. I believe that is a necessity for all to learn coding and it’s amazing that we’re able to give such resources to young children. Outside of AiGoLearning and school, I enjoy cooking, listening to music, watching TV, and spending time with friends & family!

Hi! My name is Satwika Vemuri and I’m a sophomore in high school. I started my coding journey as a freshman after thoroughly enjoying my high school’s coding classes. Soon after, I was introduced to AiGoLearning by one of the other members and took a unique interest in it after learning about their mission! I’m mostly involved in the STEM for All campaign, which focuses on bringing free coding classes to underprivileged communities. In my spare time I love hanging out with family and friends or doing acro!

Hello, my name is Daniel Shen, and I am a sophomore at Watchung Hills Regional High School. When I found AiGoLearning, they motivated me to teach classes and learn about computer science, leading me to where I am today. From no experience in computer science when I started AiGoLearning, to knowing a lot about Scratch and Python today, I feel like I’ve gained a lot from AiGoLearning and I can readily give back. I mainly read books and run in my spare time.

Hello! My name is Edmond Niu, and I am a junior at High Technology High School. I have been interested in engineering and computer science ever since middle school. I am currently teaching a Scratch + AI Class, have coding experience in Python, Java, Scratch, and HTML/CSS/JS and just recently joined AiGoLearning. I would like to help spread AiGoLearning’s mission to provide coding opportunities to younger students because I know it will benefit them greatly in the future. In my free time, I like to play tennis, bike and hang out with my family and friends.

Hi, my name is William! I am a teenager living in New Jersey. I'm a passionate programmer and even more passionate teacher. I attend High Technology High School, the nation's #1 STEM high school. I like to spend my free time playing chess and solving the Rubik's cube. I have been teaching with AiGoLearning since its inception.

Hi! My name is Christina Kaddouh and I am currently a sophomore in the Academy of Technology and Computer Science at Bergen County Academies. In joining the AiGoLearning team, I have been able to combine my passions for computer science, teaching, and service to spread this amazing field to younger students. In my free time, other than coding, I love to read, go outside, and spend time with family and friends.

Hey, my name is Chintan Vajariya and I’m a sophomore at WW-P HS North. I’ve been coding for around 3 years now. I also did robotics, and when I’m not doing schoolwork or coding, I’m working on my debate skills, participating in JSA and Model Congress. Whenever I have some free time, I love playing video games (I’m hooked to Rocket League at the moment) and biking with my friends.

Hello everyone! My name is Angela Chen and I am a sophomore at the Academy for Information Technology in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. I found my passion for computer science when I was 9 because I got introduced to HTML and I now dream of having a career heavily involved with artificial intelligence. Outside of coding, I am the student council president, speech & debate club officer and I also play the violin and volleyball!

Hi! My name is Brian, and I'm a third-year undergraduate at Columbia University. I joined AIGoLearning because I felt that I did not have the chance to pursue a good computer science education until I got to college, and I want to help ensure that any eager, curious young student who wants to learn how to code, can code. I've taught every subject, from music to math to Latin, and my goal is to ensure that coding is easy to understand and learn -- it's just a language! When not coding, you'll find me with a good novel, playing classical piano, or climbing New York's boulders.

I am a sophomore at WWP High School North. I have coding experience in scratch and java, as well as competing in FLL Robotics competitions. I play basketball and run cross country, both for the school team. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies.

Hello! My name is Daniel, currently a High School Senior. In my sophomore year, I became a teaching assistant to the very first Scratch + AI class. The next year, I took over the class as the teacher. When the pandemic started, I began training other teachers to teach these programming classes online. To expand the program, I co-founded AiGoLearning. As Steve Jobs once said, “Everybody should learn to program a computer”, and I believe AiGoLearning can help communities achieve that goal. In my free time, I love to spend time with my brother, drive around, and just relax. Traveling is also fun.

Hello! My name is Daniel, currently a High School Senior. In my sophomore year, I became a teaching assistant to the very first Scratch + AI class. The next year, I took over the class as the teacher. When the pandemic started, I began training other teachers to teach these programming classes online. To expand the program, I co-founded AiGoLearning. As Steve Jobs once said, “Everybody should learn to program a computer”, and I believe AiGoLearning can help communities achieve that goal. In my free time, I love to spend time with my brother, drive around, and just relax. Traveling is also fun.