CodeHS Stories

J.C. Harmon High School
Kansas City, Kansas

A former English teacher, Andy Walleck didn't know what to think when his administration told him he'd be teaching computer science starting two years ago. Now, he's loving it and watching his kids become inspired by coding.
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The King’s Academy
West Palm Beach, Florida

With little to no computer science experience, but a strong passion to teach, Linda Hahn has grown the computer science program at The King’s Academy from the ground up!
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Bridgeport Central High School
Bridgeport, Connecticut

How a one woman computer science program, led by Eve Sarra, grew Bridgeport Central’s computer science track from nothing to multiple sections of AP ready students -- in just a single year.
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North Star Academy Charter School
Newark New Jersey

Brian Smith, a veteran science teacher turned enthusiastic CS teacher, puts a unique spin on celebrating student success in his classroom.
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The High School of Health Sciences
Wales, Wisconsin

It can be challenging to motivate students to apply what they have learned to real-world solutions. Alyssa Basthemer is taking on that challenge.
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Forest Park High School
Clayton County, Georgia

Who runs the world?! Girls (in computer science)! Rhonda Carpenter-Powell, a computer science teacher and leader, is doing her part to bridge the gender gap in computer science for future generations.
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The Browning School
New York City, New York

Having taught computer science for over a decade, Aaron Grill, now the Director of Technology and a classroom teacher at the Browning School in New York, says that for administrators thinking about bringing on a computer science program, CodeHS is a silver bullet!
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Mifflin County High School
Lewistown, Pennsylvania

With years of professional computer science experience and a flexible teaching style, Kelley Dixon has created a powerful computer science program in Mifflin County.
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KIPP Heartwood Academy Charter School
San Jose, California

A former industry software developer, Joe Prohaska finally fulfilled his passion to teach computer science by starting the computer science program at KIPP Heartwood.
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High Point Christian Academy
High Point, North Carolina

With more than 20 years of professional computer science experience, Paige Daniels decided to switch gears and share her passion for computer science with younger generations - empowering them to impact the future!
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Busan Foreign School
Busan, South Korea

It’s a whole new game teaching computer science. Zach Huffman, an online gamer and experienced computer science professional, decided to bring his passion to the classroom and isn’t looking back!
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Denison High School
Denison, Texas

Spencer Barnett puts his programming skills to the test and teaches the first ever computer science classes at Denison High School in rural Texas.
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Mountain House High School
San Joaquin County, California

When Mountain House High School was being built 2 years ago, math department chair Brian Gervase made sure that computer science was a core part of the school curriculum and the 21st century learning environment that would prepare students to be both college and career-ready.
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The Browning School
New York City, New York

Having taught computer science for over a decade, Aaron Grill, now the Director of Technology and a classroom teacher at the Browning School in New York, says that for administrators thinking about bringing on a computer science program, CodeHS is a silver bullet!.
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Impact Academy of Arts & Technology
Hayward, California

Inspiring, connecting, and coding -- how Denise Huey create a welcoming coding environment of all of her students.
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The King’s Academy
West Palm Beach, Florida

With little to no computer science experience, but a strong passion to teach, Linda Hahn has grown the computer science program at The King’s Academy from the ground up. 12/12 students passed the AP CSP final exam the first year she taught with CodeHS!
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Bridgeport Central High School
Bridgeport, Connecticut

How a one woman computer scienceprogram, led by Eve Sarra, grew Bridgeport Central’s computer science track from nothing to multiple sections of AP ready students -- in just a single year.
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High Point Christian Academy
High Point, North Carolina

With more than 20 years of professional computer science experience, Paige Daniels decided to switch gears and share her passion for computer science with younger generations - empowering them to impact the future!
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Denison High School
Denison, Texas

Spencer Barnett puts his programming skills to the test and teaches the first ever computer science classes at Denison High School in rural Texas.
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Mifflin County High School
Lewistown, Pennsylvania

With years of professional computer science experience and a flexible teaching style, Kelley Dixon has created a powerful computer science program in Mifflin County.
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Gunston High School
Queen Anne's County, Maryland

As the Director of Technology at Gunston High School, a small private school in Maryland, Joe Thompson started teaching computer science and quickly made it the funnest class at the school!
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Old Vail Middle School
Vail, Colorado

Authentic, fun, inviting, inspiring -- this is the classroom that computer science teacher Kim Zimmer has created with CodeHS!
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Gunston High School
Queen Anne's County, Maryland

As the Director of Technology at Gunston High School, a small private school in Maryland, Joe Thompson started teaching computer science and quickly made it the funnest class at the school!
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Denison High School
Denison, Texas

Spencer Barnett puts his programming skills to the test and teaches the first ever computer science classes at Denison High School in rural Texas.
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KIPP Heartwood Academy Charter School
San Jose, California

A former industry software developer, Joe Prohaska finally fulfilled his passion to teach computer science by starting the computer science program at KIPP Heartwood.
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Bridgeport Central High School
Bridgeport, Connecticut

How a one woman computer science program, led by Eve Sarra, grew Bridgeport Central’s computer science track from nothing to multiple sections of AP ready students -- in just a single year.
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The Browning School
New York City, New York

Having taught computer science for over a decade, Aaron Grill, now the Director of Technology and a classroom teacher at the Browning School in New York, says that for administrators thinking about bringing on a computer science program, CodeHS is a silver bullet!
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North Star Academy Charter School
Newark New Jersey

Brian Smith, a veteran science teacher turned enthusiastic CS teacher, puts a unique spin on celebrating student success in his classroom.
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