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Our Code Coaches

  • Joshua Marcelo

    Hi! My name is Josh, and I've been a Software Engineer professionally for over 10 years, and I've been coaching at TheCoderSchool for the passed 4+ years. I've worked with students in all types of projects, including video games, websites, robotics, and various kinds of apps.

    In addition to being a Code Coach, I'm also currently a substitute teacher for the New Haven Unified School District at Union City.
  • Antonio Razo

    Hi, my name is Antonio and I’m a student at Cal State East Bay. I love to teach topics such as web development, app development, and game development. I like to spend my free time playing volleyball, cooking, or going to the movie theaters.
  • Jesus Valencia-Ramirez

    Hi, I'm Jesus! I'm currently a senior pursuing a Bachelors in Computer Science at Cal State East Bay. I've had experience in a variety of programming languages such as Python, C++, Java and so on! I've also had experience in a building a variety of personal projects from building a simple website using HTML/CSS/JavaScript to building a Discord Bot that is hosted 24/7 on the cloud. Outside of that, I'm also a huge fan of video games and music
  • Ian Kim

    My name is Ian, and I have been a coding coach at the Fremont Coder School since October 2022. In addition to teaching Python/GUI, JavaScript, Scratch, and web development, I also love hiking and listening to R&B
  • Karthik Palakkattil

    I am a computer science coding instructor currently living in Fremont with a BS in Computer Science who teaches a variety of programming languages. I had former developer experience for a brief amount of time, and I also work another job currently that also involves teaching students of all ages, including adults, programming.
  • Milana Gorobchenko

    My name is Milana Gorobchenko and I have been a code coach at the Fremont Coder School since January 2020. Besides teaching Python, JavaScript, Scratch, and web development, I also love to explore nature, dabble in the performing arts, and write music. I am creative and love to learn new things, whether its a new coding language or a new art form.
  • Ananya Nag

    My name is Ananya and I am a junior at University of California, San Diego. I have been working at The Coder School for about 3 months now and have discovered a newfound passion for introducing students into the field of technology. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and have experience with scratch, java, and python. In my free time, I like to read, code new programs, and thoroughly enjoy baking. I am a firm believer that every child has the potential to thrive in a tech environment.
  • Charles Brandt

    Charles has been a Code Coach at theCoderSchool Fremont since Nov 2017. Charles is a video game developer and holds a Master of Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. He also spent a few years in Japan teaching English and Technology to students and contributing to a local Maker Club.

  • Aanvi Koolwal

    Hi! I'm Aanvi, one of the Code Coaches here at theCoderSchool, Fremont. I teach Python, Java, Javascript, HTML/CSS, and Scratch. When I'm not coding, you can find me baking, reading, or doing anything outdoors. I am an avid debater, and I love to volunteer at causes that are important to me. Hope to see you around:))
  • George Guy


    Hi, my name is George Cesana né Guy. I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and some experience in game design.
    I started teaching coding to kids by teaching Python to my 12 year-old cousin.
  • Sherry Caywood

    Bio coming soon
  • John Ekins

    Bio coming soon