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This summer marks a meaningful milestone for CodeWizardsHQ as we celebrate 10 years of teaching kids and teens how to code. A full decade of lessons, breakthroughs, and bright young minds stepping into a world of possibility. But perhaps the most meaningful moment of this anniversary is what it represents: that we\u2019ve been doing this long enough, and with enough heart, that one of our own students has come full circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aliya Ahmad took her first CodeWizardsHQ class as a middle schooler. Today, she returns not as a student but as an instructor, ready to pass on the same spark that once lit her path. Her story is more than just inspiring. It\u2019s a reflection of what long-term, intentional coding education can do: build a future where young learners grow into confident leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Student to Instructor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Aliya\u2019s coding journey began in middle school when she signed up for a few introductory CodeWizardsHQ classes. \u201cI think it was either 6th or 7th grade,\u201d she recalls. \u201cI remember taking Intro to Python<\/a> and another one in HTML and CSS<\/a>.\u201d At the time, she wasn\u2019t sure where it would lead. But those early classes made an impression. \u201cI really liked the games we created in class. That was the first time I thought, \u2018Oh, this is actually fun.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What began as a casual introduction quickly evolved. Over the years, Aliya explored robotics with a VEX team, took more advanced programming classes, and in high school, everything clicked. \u201cWhen I took AP Computer Science in 11th grade, that\u2019s when I really decided I wanted to study computer science in college.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooted in Code, Supported by Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aliya\u2019s passion for tech runs in the family. Her father is a software engineer, and her older brother is also studying computer science. \u201cHe leaned more into robotics,\u201d she says, \u201cbut we\u2019ve both always been interested in building things.\u201d While her parents encouraged her, it was CodeWizardsHQ that gave her that early, confidence-building start. \u201cHonestly, I wasn\u2019t really coding much before that. But once I started the classes, I started to really enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She still remembers those early mornings, waking up early on the West Coast to attend live classes. \u201cI\u2019d go outside, sit on the patio, and log in,\u201d she says. While the specifics of each lesson may have faded, the experience of learning something new and building projects from scratch stuck with her. Those early classes planted the seed that would later grow into a lasting interest in coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back at CodeWizardsHQ \u2014 This Time, to Teach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aliya is now a college student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying computer science and statistics with hopes of eventually working in AI research. This summer, she returned to CodeWizardsHQ, this time as part of the instructional team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s funny. I came across a teaching opportunity with another company, and it reminded me of CodeWizardsHQ,\u201d she explains. \u201cSo I checked the website, saw they were hiring instructors, and thought, \u2018Why not?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That decision made CodeWizardsHQ history. With 10 years of coding education behind us, it\u2019s incredibly meaningful to see our mission come full circle, students growing into mentors and helping spark that same passion in others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle School Magic and Teaching Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Aliya jumped into teaching with enthusiasm, guiding students through accelerated summer classes<\/a> and once-a-week Scratch sessions. She\u2019s taught across all grade levels, but middle school<\/a> students have become her favorite. \u201cThey\u2019re really engaging,\u201d she says. \u201cThey ask questions, they get excited. It\u2019s a sweet spot where they\u2019re still curious and motivated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her favorite course to teach? Python<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019ve been working in C++ a lot lately, so teaching Python has been a great refresher. Plus, it\u2019s such a good first language for students to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aliya brings patience and clarity to every class. One of the first lessons she learned as a teacher is that even the simplest concepts need thoughtful explanation. \u201cWhen you\u2019ve been coding for a while, some things feel obvious,\u201d she says. \u201cBut for students who are just starting out, you really have to slow down and explain the \u2018why\u2019 behind everything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Love for the Little Moments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of Aliya\u2019s favorite moments in class happen before the lesson even begins. \u201cThat 5 minutes before class starts, when students are joining, and you get to chat with them. That\u2019s one of the best parts,\u201d she shares. \u201cOnce the lesson starts, it\u2019s go-go-go, but those few minutes are when you get to really know them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She\u2019s also discovered that teaching makes her a better coder. \u201cExplaining things to others forces you to really understand what you\u2019re doing. It\u2019s helped me be more intentional about how I think through problems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving Back Through Tech<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to teaching, Aliya is also interning with a nonprofit called Inclusive World. There, she\u2019s helping to create a web development curriculum for neurodivergent students. \u201cWe\u2019re building a project ourselves first, and then breaking it down into steps so we can teach it,\u201d she explains. \u201cIt\u2019s curriculum development more than direct instruction, but it feels good to be part of something that\u2019s making tech more accessible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Beyond the Screen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Aliya<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

When she\u2019s not coding or teaching, Aliya keeps busy with a mix of hobbies. She enjoys running, something she picked back up after running track in high school, along with table tennis, drawing, and just hanging out with friends. \u201cI\u2019m not super consistent with my hobbies,\u201d she laughs. \u201cBut I like trying new things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This past year brought some big changes. Moving from the Bay Area to the cold winters of Illinois was an adjustment, but one she embraced. \u201cWhen it snowed for the first time, a bunch of us from California were outside taking pictures. It was really fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advice for Parents and Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For families thinking about enrolling their kids in CodeWizardsHQ, Aliya has simple advice: \u201cThe intro classes are a great way to get started, and they give you a solid foundation.\u201d And that foundation, she says, can lead anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She\u2019s living proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our 10th year, seeing a student become an instructor is more than just a full-circle moment; it\u2019s a testament to the power of early coding education. Aliya\u2019s story reflects everything we hope for our students: curiosity sparked, skills developed, and a confidence that carries them forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we celebrate a decade of coding education, we\u2019re so proud to have Aliya on our team, helping us inspire the next generation of students, just like she once was.
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