{"id":68823,"date":"2025-05-01T09:13:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T15:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?p=68823"},"modified":"2025-05-01T09:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T15:14:58","slug":"student-spotlight-william","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/student-spotlight-william\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight: William"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When William first discovered coding, he wasn\u2019t in a classroom, he was playing video games. At just 7 years old, William made the connection that the games he loved were powered by something called coding. That simple realization sparked a lasting interest that has grown into a full journey of learning, exploration, and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, William is 11 years old and thriving in CodeWizardsHQ\u2019s coding program. Although he\u2019s still in elementary school, William has already completed multiple classes, tackled Python programming, and impressed his instructor with his logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and consistent progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finding-the-right-path\"><strong>Finding the Right Path<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0337.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0337-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"CodeWizardsHQ student, William\" class=\"wp-image-69088\" style=\"width:263px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0337-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0337-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0337-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0337-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it came time to nurture William\u2019s early interest in coding, his mom set out to find the right program. She researched coding schools. \u201cCodeWizards seemed to have really good reviews,\u201d she explained. CodeWizards had organized, structured classes, so I thought it would be good.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The structured environment turned out to be a great fit for William, who had already shown an aptitude for logical thinking. His mom shared, \u201cHe\u2019s very good at logic, and he tried a few things like robotics and coding with Scratch online. We noticed that he liked it. I believe that in the future, coding will be one of the languages you have to know. Computer programming and AI will be dominating the future workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo far, it\u2019s been great,\u201d his mom said about their experience with the program. \u201cTeachers can explain things to the kids in a way that they can easily understand, and the courses progress slowly for the kids to learn. Sometimes I see what William has to work on for his homework. It\u2019s been good.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diving Deeper into Coding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, William is enrolled in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/logic-in-python\/\">Logic with Python<\/a>, where he\u2019s building on his foundation of coding skills with increasingly complex projects. One of William\u2019s favorite projects is a mini-game where students design characters that jump over enemies to avoid them. It introduces new skills like using functions and implementing keyboard controls. Projects like these tap into William\u2019s original interest in coding, the dream of building his own games. When asked what made him want to learn coding in the first place, William was clear: \u201cI was thinking of building my own video games.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As he\u2019s progressed through his classes, William has found himself particularly drawn to functions. \u201cI guess writing functions,\u201d he said when asked what skills he enjoys most. \u201cThey\u2019re the most interactive things.\u201d His enthusiasm for coding shines through in his consistent work, and he\u2019s looking forward to expanding his skills even further as he advances through the program.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8275-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"CodeWizardsHQ student. 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He\u2019s a bright, active student who enjoys science, math, and a variety of other activities outside the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about his favorite school subject, he didn\u2019t hesitate: \u201cScience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He explained that he likes science because \u201cit makes me interested compared to most other subjects.\u201d It\u2019s clear that science captures his imagination in a way that keeps him engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of school and coding, William has a full schedule of activities. He\u2019s learning to swim, taking tennis lessons, and participating in outside math classes at the Russian School of Math, a program known for its challenging curriculum and strong competitive opportunities. He\u2019s also been playing piano for four years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>William has been participating in math competitions since third grade. His mom shared, \u201cDepending on the competitions, sometimes they rank you regionally or nationally. They tell you what percentile you are at. Kids can earn medals at the end of the year with an awards ceremony.\u201d William has earned medals through his math competitions, a testament to both his skills and his dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>William also enjoys reading, particularly fantasy books. Some of his favorites include <em>Wings of Fire<\/em> and <em>The Phantom Tollbooth<\/em>. When talking about <em>The Phantom Tollbooth<\/em>, his enthusiasm was clear, a great match for a student who loves imaginative thinking and exploring new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-future-full-of-possibilities\"><strong>A Future Full of Possibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7659-1-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7659-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"CodeWizardsHQ student, William\" class=\"wp-image-69090\" style=\"width:260px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7659-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7659-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7659-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7659-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While William isn\u2019t exactly sure what career he wants to pursue yet, \u201cI\u2019ll see,\u201d he said. He\u2019s laying a strong foundation that will serve him no matter where his interests take him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coding will certainly be part of his journey, whether it\u2019s building video games, creating new applications, or simply strengthening the logical thinking and problem-solving skills that are valuable in any field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrating William\u2019s Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As William continues his classes at CodeWizardsHQ, we\u2019re excited to see where his skills, creativity, and curiosity take him next. His journey so far is a wonderful reminder that with the right support, encouragement, and hard work, students can achieve great things even at a young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations, William, on everything you\u2019ve already accomplished and on all the exciting possibilities still ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>William is very gifted. 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