Meet Isabella: Building Community Through Code

“I thought it would be really cool if I could start a club of my own in my local community…”

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Aug 29, 2017 · 4 min read

Isabella is a CodeNow student and high school senior from Chicago. She founded Fox Valley Girls Coding Club in 2016 as a way for her and her friends to learn how to code. Join Isabella and the Fox Valley Girls Coding Club this 2017–2018 school year!

Why did you want to start a coding club?

Did you already know about coding when you watched that documentary?

What was your process when it came to learning how to code?

Why did you pick CodeNow?

What were your expectations going into the CodeNow workshop?

“Coding is hard, but if you surround yourself with people who are supportive and as enthusiastic as you are it is much easier and more fun to learn.”

Now that you’re a senior in high school, what are your plans going forward?

Do you have any advice for students who may be interested in coding?


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CodeNow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit teaching high school students how to solve meaningful problems through coding. If you’ve been searching for a beginner-friendly program to learn how to code, welcome home. www.codenow.org

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