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When you meet Amarillo Ramirez, one thing becomes immediately clear: he\u2019s passionate about creating, whether that\u2019s through robotics, coding, or his artwork. Amarillo has been teaching with CodeWizardsHQ<\/a> for just over a year, and in that time he has inspired students across elementary, middle, and high school classes with his enthusiasm and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Robotics to Coding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amarillo\u2019s journey into technology began with his high school robotics team. His brothers and dad joined first, and it quickly became a shared adventure. Traveling to competitions, seeing other teams\u2019 impressive robots, and working hands-on with mechanical and electrical systems lit the spark for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGetting to see all the other teams\u2019 robots and just how huge and complicated they could be was amazing,\u201d he remembered. \u201cAt that point I was just like, ‘Oh, this is something that I\u2019m also kind of interested in.'”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, Amarillo discovered that while he loved every aspect of robotics, coding held a special place. \u201cWhen it comes to the detail and the nitty-gritty stuff, I grasp coding concepts a lot easier,\u201d he explained. He became fascinated not just with robotics programming but also with retro video game coding, diving deep into how developers worked wonders with limited hardware on systems like the Game Boy and Atari. \u201cI get super into that stuff,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n

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FIRST Robotics Competition robot Amarillo helped to design and build.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Education and Professional Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Born and raised in New Mexico, Amarillo pursued his interest all the way to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, where he earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in robotics engineering. Thanks to dual-credit classes in high school, he graduated early and gained valuable experience along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He interned with a company that later hired him as a software developer. While he enjoyed the supportive environment, he realized he wanted something more fulfilling. He thought back to the joy he found in mentoring younger students during his robotics days. Teaching coding felt like the perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I was in my high school robotics team, they really encouraged us to mentor elementary and middle school Lego robotics teams,\u201d Amarillo recalled. \u201cI mentored three different teams on my own and helped several others with their projects. That planted the seed for me. I realized I actually really enjoy teaching these concepts to younger kids.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching at CodeWizardsHQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At CodeWizardsHQ, Amarillo teaches a wide range of classes: Scratch<\/a>, Python<\/a>, HTML\/CSS<\/a>, JavaScript<\/a>, as well as high school-level courses with APIs<\/a> and Flask<\/a>. While he enjoys teaching all age groups, his favorites are Scratch and web development courses. His love for the arts shines through here. He\u2019s an artist himself, and he loves helping students express their creativity in code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI really like the Scratch courses because students get so creative with their projects. You can tell they\u2019re having fun, and that makes teaching incredibly rewarding,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amarillo especially appreciates working with elementary students. \u201cThey aren\u2019t really self-conscious,\u201d he explained. \u201cThey just say what they feel, and they\u2019re excited to share. That openness makes it easier to keep momentum in class, and it encourages creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorable Student Moments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of Amarillo\u2019s favorite parts of teaching is watching students surprise themselves with what they can create. \u201cMy memorable moments are when students kind of go above and beyond,\u201d he said. \u201cYou can tell when they\u2019re really having fun with their projects, when they\u2019re not just doing the assignment but taking it further to make it their own. That\u2019s when you see their passion come alive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He shared that Scratch projects, in particular, often bring out this creativity. Students will add original art, animations, or extra features that weren\u2019t part of the instructions simply because they\u2019re excited about the possibilities. \u201cThose are the classes I really enjoy,\u201d Amarillo said. \u201cWhen students are enjoying themselves, that energy spreads and makes the whole class better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Teacher Who Learns Too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teaching has given Amarillo new skills as well. He\u2019s learned the importance of finding different ways to explain the same concept so every student can connect with it. \u201cSometimes the way I explain something doesn\u2019t quite work for a student, and that\u2019s okay,\u201d he said. \u201cFinding different ways to describe a concept until it clicks is really important. Everyone learns differently.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His advice for parents considering coding education is simple but powerful: start early. \u201cEven if it\u2019s just the basics\u2014loops, if-else statements, or simple projects\u2014getting kids started when they\u2019re young makes such a difference later,\u201d Amarillo shared. \u201cScratch is a great way to get kids interested, and Lego robotics can also build that foundation. Anything that sparks curiosity early on will pay off later.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Artwork by Amarillo Ramirez<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Beyond the Classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Outside of teaching, Amarillo is just as creative. He\u2019s an artist who enjoys drawing character designs, streaming with a virtual avatar he created himself, and participating in online art communities. Pok\u00e9mon fan art, anthropomorphic character design, and creative projects tied to his hobbies all find their way into his sketchbook. \u201cRecently I\u2019ve gotten into more anthropomorphic character design, and it\u2019s been a lot of fun,\u201d he said. One day, he hopes to bring his work to artist alleys or local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also loves playing video games, tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons (where he serves as Dungeon Master for a Hogwarts-themed campaign), and spending time with friends. His cat, Honey, and his parents\u2019 spirited Chihuahua, Taz, round out his busy and creative life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspiring the Next Generation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From robotics competitions to online classrooms, Amarillo\u2019s path has always been about building and sharing. Today, his students benefit from that journey as he encourages them to experiment, create, and discover their own love of coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amarillo\u2019s story is a great reminder of how diverse experiences in engineering, art, and teaching can come together to make an extraordinary impact. His students see not just a coding instructor but a mentor who believes in their creativity and encourages them to go above and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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