Melody has been part of the Code Central community since its doors first opened, beginning as a student before joining the team as an instructor in 2022. She loves helping students discover the creative side of technology and believes the best learning happens when curiosity and problem-solving come together. One of her favorite parts of teaching is watching students gain confidence as they tackle new challenges, develop their skills, and realize they can bring their own ideas to life through coding.

Melody is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at UNLV, where she continues to expand her knowledge of software development and technology. She enjoys creating a welcoming environment where every student feels encouraged to learn and explore. Outside of work and school, Melody is a cat lover who enjoys playing video games, cooking and finding new recipes to try, as well as spending time with friends. She’s always happy to chat with students about silly trivia, fun facts, or any other wonderfully random topics that spark their curiosity.

Abby has been part of the Code Central team since 2023, where she helps develop curriculum and create engaging learning experiences for students. One of her favorite parts of the job is watching students discover new interests and grow their passion for STEM. She loves finding ways to make technical concepts approachable, creative, and fun while encouraging students to build confidence in their problem-solving skills.

Abby graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and a minor in Information Systems, earning both Magna Cum Laude distinction and University Honors. She furthered her experience in technology and education by completing a data analysis career training program and interning as a curriculum designer with UNLV Career Services and the Workforce Development Department. Outside of work, Abby enjoys baking, cooking, and playing video games. She’s also a longtime Pokémon fan and is always happy to talk about her favorite games and Pokémon with students.

Mikko is a cybersecurity major at UNLV. He’s passionate about keeping systems safe and hopes to become a cybersecurity analyst. Mikko is also excited to teach kids how to code and inspire the next generation of tech enthusiasts. When he’s not studying or working on projects, he loves staying active by playing volleyball. He’s also a big fan of video games.

Owen started coding small Scratch projects all the way back in his first few years of middle school. Originally just something done for fun, he has since he has decided to pursue an education in computer science, starting by taking sessions at Code Central as a student! He has since graduated as a student and has returned to Code Central as an instructor. He is currently continuing his CS studies at Utah Tech.

Musashi has been passionate about computers since elementary school and is now pursuing a computer science degree at CSN. After being a former student at Code Central, Musashi has been an instructor for over four years! He also enjoys playing and modding video games.

Andrew began coding in middle school, but quickly developed a passion for programming through his studies at UNLV. He is currently studying Information Systems and is passionate about Networking and Digital System Infrastructure. In his free time, he loves attending concerts, watching movies, and playing video games!

Justin is another one of our students turned into an instructor! After completing most of the curriculum, he went on to volunteer for us and eventually got hired as an instructor. He is continuing to study cybersecurity at Southeast Career Technical Academy.

Andrew started coding as a freshman in high school and has been passionate about technology ever since. He recently graduated from UCSD with a degree in Cognitive Science, focused on Machine Learning and Neural Computation, and a minor in Computer Science. He has experience working as both an AI Engineer Intern and a Software Developer Intern. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, tennis, and building coding projects.

Keira began coding in elementary school and has been passionate about programming ever since. They started at Code Central as a student while in 5th grade, became a volunteer while in high school, and are now an instructor. Keira is currently studying computer science at UNR with a minor in music.