Instructors

Sydney

Sydney

Hi! I’m Sydney and I’m currently a second year at UMBC studying computer science with an interest in UI/UX design. I love snowboarding and playing video games. This is my first year teaching at Boolean Girl but I’ve been coding since high school. I’m so excited to meet everyone!

Delia

Delia

Hi, my name is Delia Linstrom and this is my first year teaching at Boolean Girl Summer Camp! I am a rising freshman at UMBC majoring in Chemical Engineering on the Biotechnology and Bioengineering track. I have taken multiple computer science classes throughout high school and I am also part of my school’s robotics team. For fun, I enjoy playing the piano and tennis. I also dabble in crocheting and baking in my free time. I am so excited to meet everyone!

Elizabeth Peterson

Elizabeth Peterson

My name is Elizabeth (Liz) Peterson, and I am going into my second year at the University of Virginia. I’m planning on studying Computer Science. This is my first year teaching at Boolean Girl Camps, and I am so excited to be on the team and get to know some awesome people! I love coding, and I’ve been taking computer science since my junior year of high school. I also love hiking and being outside (also I’ve always loved summer camps!)

Abby

Ginger Schwarz

Hi, I’m Abbey. I’ve been teaching at Boolean Girl for over a year. Last summer was a blast and I look forward to seeing so many of you again this summer.

Ginger Schwarz

Ginger Schwarz

My name is Ginger Schwarz and I am a Boolean Girl Instructor. I have my Bachelor’s in Computer Science from American University and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Computer Science. My biggest passion outside of Computer Science is playing and coaching lacrosse! My favorite classes to teach for Boolean Girl are the Circuits class and the Python Minecraft class.

Ellie Shanker

Ellie Shanker

My name is Ellie Shanker. I am new to teaching at Boolean Girl but I’ve been coding for many years. I’ve taken several coding courses in high school, and I know Python, Java, and Unity. Next fall, I will be studying computer science at James Madison University. In my spare time, I run a Minecraft server and I’m learning to make game modifications.

Michelle Tran

Michelle Tran

My name is Michelle Tran. I am a first-year undergraduate student at the University of Virginia! I am intending on majoring in Computer Science through the College of Arts and Sciences. I began coding during my senior year of high school! My favorite part of working with all of the girls is seeing the joy in their faces when they get their code right and running all the different coding your own adventures!

In my spare time, I love hanging and traveling with my friends! Not only that, but I love going to concerts and listening to music! I can’t wait to meet all of you!

Celia Vander Ploeg Fallon

Celia Vander Ploeg Fallon

My name is Celia Vander Ploeg Fallon. This will be my first year teaching at Boolean Girl Camps. I am a rising sophomore at Carleton College studying Computer Science and German. I have been coding since freshman year at Thomas Jefferson High School. I am so excited to be at camp this year!

Lillie Hornung

Lillie Hornung

My name is Lillie Hornung and I am a Boolean Girl Instructor. I just graduated from American University with a major in Computer Science and a minor in education. Outside of coding, I love reading and baking! My favorite classes to teach for Boolean Girl are the Python classes and circuits.

CITs

Mary

Mary

Hi! My name is Mary and I am a rising 10th grader at Yorktown High School. I worked with Boolean Girl Camps last year and am so excited to come again! I have taken many coding classes and I am excited to share my knowledge with y’all! My favorite part about Boolean Girl is watching new coders learn and succeed in coding! Outside of coding I enjoy babysitting and playing field hockey! Can’t wait to see y’all this summer!

Roayba

Roayba

Hi! My name is Roayba Adhi, and this is my first year at Boolean Girl. I’m a sophomore at Washington-Liberty High School who is interested in computer science, machine learning, and business. I first got into computer science in middle school, and have been coding ever since! I’m looking forward to becoming friends with all of the campers to make cool projects and spread my love for computers. In my free time, I like to read, bake and decorate desserts, and try new foods, especially those that are spicy and savory!