When I first entered high school, I was forced into cross country. I loved tennis, but I wasn’t good enough to continue it competitively. Running for the sake of running had never appealed to me—I preferred hiking, climbing, and being outdoors, but racing was a completely different world. My first experiences were brutal. I was among the slowest runners, struggling with stitches, sore legs, and the burning in my throat. Every practice and race felt like punishment. Yet, I did

I’m teaching an intermediate Python programming course  this semester! 🎓 Returning students from last year are welcome to join again, and new students with basic programming experience are also encouraged to register. If you have any questions about the course or whether it’s the right fit for you, feel free to reach out!

Looking back, I’m proud of how far I’ve come. In the fall of 2023, while still only a high school sophomore, I took on the challenge of enrolling in college-level freshman courses. Since then, I’ve built a steady track record of tackling tough courses head-on and proving that I can succeed at the college level while still in high school: CS 1100: Computer Science and Its Applications ( A )  — My very first college course as a high school sophomore. It introduced me to the b

Lemon Meringue Pie: A Lesson in Adaptability I’ve been dreaming about lemon meringue pie for weeks. I’ve eaten it at restaurants and always thought, That looks fun—I want to make one myself! So I found a recipe, made a shopping list, and asked my mom to drive me to the store. (I’m learning to drive with my dad, so one day soon I’ll be able to do my own grocery runs. That’s the plan!) Here’s what I needed: 6 eggs, 6 lemons, unsalted butter, sugar, flour, cornstarch, cream of t

I was notified that my paper " Building and Growing a High School Computer Programming and AI Club " was published on ASEE website! Please click the link below to view everyone's papers, including mine! So far, my paper has been downloaded 50 times. https://peer.asee.org/collections/2025-northeast-section-conference My paper: https://peer.asee.org/54959