About Us
Sova Coding is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young minds through innovative STEM education. We believe that every student has the potential to become a creative problem-solver and critical thinker through learning to code.
Our approach combines hands-on learning with fundamental computer science concepts, helping students not only learn to code but also develop essential skills for the digital age. By emphasizing an individualized approach in teaching programming, we provide opportunities for students to receive personalized guidance and support.
Our Mission
To inspire and educate the next generation of innovators by making computer science accessible, engaging, and relevant to students of all backgrounds and skill levels.
Classes
Discover our engaging coding classes designed for young learners
What Our Students Say
Real feedback from students who have taken our classes
Python Trimester 1
Describe the class?
"A free python class where you can learn how to code and learn basic programming."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"I liked making lines of code that writes random things."
Python Trimester 2
What was your favorite part of the class?
"The last day of class, as we got to do a large set of very fun problems."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I learned how to make lists."
Python Trimester 1
How would you describe the class?
"A very detailed class for python essentials, that could really help kickstart your python journey."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"This class is good for people who are just learning to code. There are some difficulties with the Google Meet, such as your microphone not working but overall if you would like to learn the basics of coding here is a good start."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I can now manage lists much more effectively and quickly now because I wasn't quite brushed up on them before, and was limited to stack manipulation functions for lists."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"My favorite part was doing else / if statements."
Python Trimester 1
How would you describe the class?
"It was a helpful, short lesson on how to do simple python. I liked it."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I can now define functions and I actually know what they are."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"I would describe it as it is awesome because it was easy to understand when the teacher described what each piece of code did what, and the teacher helped me fix errors I had."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"It teaches you the basics of python and how to use it and why it works and why it doesn't."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"Using while and for loops."
Python Trimester 1
Describe the class?
"A free python class where you can learn how to code and learn basic programming."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"I liked making lines of code that writes random things."
Python Trimester 2
What was your favorite part of the class?
"The last day of class, as we got to do a large set of very fun problems."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I learned how to make lists."
Python Trimester 1
How would you describe the class?
"A very detailed class for python essentials, that could really help kickstart your python journey."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"This class is good for people who are just learning to code. There are some difficulties with the Google Meet, such as your microphone not working but overall if you would like to learn the basics of coding here is a good start."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I can now manage lists much more effectively and quickly now because I wasn't quite brushed up on them before, and was limited to stack manipulation functions for lists."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"My favorite part was doing else / if statements."
Python Trimester 1
How would you describe the class?
"It was a helpful, short lesson on how to do simple python. I liked it."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I can now define functions and I actually know what they are."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"I would describe it as it is awesome because it was easy to understand when the teacher described what each piece of code did what, and the teacher helped me fix errors I had."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"It teaches you the basics of python and how to use it and why it works and why it doesn't."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"Using while and for loops."
Python Trimester 1
Describe the class?
"A free python class where you can learn how to code and learn basic programming."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"I liked making lines of code that writes random things."
Python Trimester 2
What was your favorite part of the class?
"The last day of class, as we got to do a large set of very fun problems."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I learned how to make lists."
Python Trimester 1
How would you describe the class?
"A very detailed class for python essentials, that could really help kickstart your python journey."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"This class is good for people who are just learning to code. There are some difficulties with the Google Meet, such as your microphone not working but overall if you would like to learn the basics of coding here is a good start."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I can now manage lists much more effectively and quickly now because I wasn't quite brushed up on them before, and was limited to stack manipulation functions for lists."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"My favorite part was doing else / if statements."
Python Trimester 1
How would you describe the class?
"It was a helpful, short lesson on how to do simple python. I liked it."
Python Trimester 2
What did you learn?
"I can now define functions and I actually know what they are."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"I would describe it as it is awesome because it was easy to understand when the teacher described what each piece of code did what, and the teacher helped me fix errors I had."
Python Trimester 2
How would you describe the class?
"It teaches you the basics of python and how to use it and why it works and why it doesn't."
Python Trimester 1
What was your favorite part of the class?
"Using while and for loops."
Meet Our Team
Our team of high school volunteers brings together a mix of skills, creativity, and a love for coding to make STEM learning interactive and meaningful.
Expertise:
Max is a junior at Redmond High School with a strong interest in competitive programming and computer science. He enjoys solving USACO problems and creating various projects in C++ and rust. Max believes Sova Coding is an important step toward fostering creativity in computer science and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Expertise:
Parth Iyer is a junior at Redmond High School and a dual-enrollment student at Bellevue College, pursuing an Associate of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He enjoys creating various projects in Python, Java, and C++. Parth is passionate about applying computing and linear algebra to help inspire and educate the next generation of innovators.
Expertise:
Arthur is a junior at Redmond High School. He hopes to create visuals on digital platforms to highlight Sova's mission to make computer science more accessible, engaging, and relevant. Arthur is passionate about using design to inspire curiosity and build a community around computer science and innovation.
Expertise:
Gabriel is a junior at Redmond High School. He hopes to teach curriculum and help volunteers teach as well, fulfilling Sova's mission of education. Gabriel wants to inspire children to follow a computer science related field in the future and gain essential knowledge for their passion.
Expertise:
Aarav Bhandula is a freshman at Skyline High School. He is well versed in Computer Science and AI, having led and emceed multiple AI conferences in Seattle. He enjoys participating in various hackathons, and improving his skills in coding languages such as Python, Javascript, and C++. Aarav is excited about spreading this passion of coding to students all around.
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Volunteer to share your skills and knowledge by helping develop curriculum, teaching, outreach, and promoting our classes.
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