Team
Jocelyn
Jocelyn
Jocelyn
Founder, President, Instructor
Jocelyn is currently a junior at Jericho High School who is passionate about mathematics, computer science, and STEM in general. For this reason, she has participated in various mathematics and computer science competitions, where she has built her technical abilities, gained experience, and met many different kinds of people. In her free time, Jocelyn enjoys birdwatching, drawing, playing tennis, playing Tetris, and watching animated movies. As the founder of Rising Coders, Jocelyn hopes to help various students, especially girls, discover a passion for STEM and build an inclusive community of students that can continue to support each other.
Diana
Jocelyn
Jocelyn
Instructor
With a love for STEM, Diana is a hardworking and experienced member of the team. Along with her interests in music and running, she is also committed to spreading her passion for STEM. From raising awareness for the climate crisis to learning more about any and all science topics, she has constantly remained involved and is eager to inspire the next generation as well. Whether it is through troubleshooting programs, building complex robots, or introducing the world of code to someone, she is dedicated to creating an engaging and inviting learning environment suitable to anyone with an interest in STEM.
Derrick
Derrick
Derrick
Instructor
Derrick, a spirited New York high school student from North Carolina, enjoys walks, music, books, games, laughter, and most of all coding. He started coding in middle school, when the pandemic hit, diving into various languages and projects. However, Derrick's passion goes beyond personal exploration; it extends to teaching. His love for coding gives him a desire to share knowledge, making him both a learner and an educator. Derrick hopes to foster a community of growth and innovation through his enthusiasm for teaching.
Aaron
Derrick
Derrick
Instructor
Over the past few summers, Aaron has taught young students in STEM fields. His knowledge in the humanities, having published his works in books and competed in multiple debate tournaments, helps him communicate his ideas and engage students through a unique perspective. Beyond teaching, Aaron enjoys playing the piano and swimming. In the future, he hopes to teach and inspire more students to pursue STEM fields.
