{"id":21916,"date":"2019-12-17T16:39:25","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T22:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?p=21916"},"modified":"2025-05-01T02:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T08:21:07","slug":"teacher-spotlight-tyler-crocker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/teacher-spotlight-tyler-crocker\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Spotlight: Tyler Crocker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>About Teacher Spotlight<\/em><\/strong><em>: The concept of \u201cstudents first\u201d is at the heart of everything we are and do at CodeWizardsHQ. We know students learn best when they interact with a talented teacher. We conscientiously hand-select the very best coding teachers, ultimately hiring only the top 2% of applicants. Every month, we go behind the scenes to tell you more about one of our amazing teachers. This month, we bring you Tyler Crocker! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Teacher Spotlight - Tyler Crocker - CodeWizardsHQ\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Roh6lEuFRFE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-what-inspired-your-career-choice-growing-up\"><strong>Who\/what inspired your career choice growing up?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nMy career choice was inspired by my hobby. I have always enjoyed playing video games and seeing great animations. I was always the creative one in my family so I think this was just a natural progression for me. As for teaching, I have no idea, still trying to figure out why I can\u2019t get enough of it.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/coding-classes-for-kids-teacher-tyler-rock-climbing-1.jpg\" alt=\"Coding teacher Tyler rock climbing\" class=\"wp-image-21930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/coding-classes-for-kids-teacher-tyler-rock-climbing-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/coding-classes-for-kids-teacher-tyler-rock-climbing-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-has-been-the-most-rewarding-part-of-working-at-codewizardshq\"><strong>What has been the most rewarding part of working at CodeWizardsHQ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most rewarding part of working at CodeWizardsHQ is getting to see an inspired student at work. Our lessons each have pretty unique projects that resonate with different students. When a student makes a real effort and is proud of their work, being a part of the experience, however small, is a pretty great feeling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-your-vision-for-the-future-of-coding-and-kids\"><strong>What is your vision for the future of coding and kids?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I think the future for coding and kids is bright. 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