Staff

Hi, I’m Brett! I grew up outside of Boston, MA and moved to Seattle after college. I earned my B.A. in Computer Science from Harvard University and my M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from UW. This is my sixth year teaching in the Allen School. Before I came here, I developed curriculum and trained teachers for Microsoft’s TEALS program, taught CS at Issaquah High School, and worked as a developer at Microsoft. Outside of teaching, I am a high school football official, a frequent volunteer at local FIRST Robotics events, and an avid board game and RPG player.

Hey all, I’m Kasey. I was born just outside Vancouver, Canada. Moved to the Bay Area when I was 11 months old and then to Seattle when I was 7, so I’m about as “west coast” as they come. I went to UW for undergrad where I studied Electrical Engineering (embedded systems), but TA‘d for CS for 9 quarters, so I decided to do software engineering post-graduation. I’ve worked at Microsoft, a start up called Karat and now I’m at Google. I taught high school computer science on top of my day job for 7 years and I am passionate about making tech industry opportunities available for everyone. Feel free to setup time if you ever want to chat careers in tech.

Student, TA, Husky. Diet Coke Glutton, Taco Bell Gorger, Cookie Monster. Grillmaster, Underwater Basket Weaver, Future Vice President.

POV: you walk into my section this quarter: https://students.washington.edu/mihiru/party.html

Hi everyone! I’m Ajay and I’m a sophomore majoring in CS and Math. Don’t hesitate to ask me any CS questions, but also free to to talk to me about running or chess! I look forward to meeting you all and having a great winter quarter.

Hello! My name is Anderson Lee. I’m currently a sophomore in CS and CFRM. I’m also an international student from Taiwan. This is my 2^nd quarter TAing introductory series. I’m really excited to teach the very first offering of CSE123! Outside of class, I play pool and enjoy walking on campus with my headphone on.

Hi everyone, I’m Andrew! I’m a junior studying computer science and I’m originally from the Chicago area. In my free time, I enjoy boxing, playing tennis and soccer, and exploring the outdoors. Looking forward to meeting you all!

What’s up!!! I’m Anson and I’m a fourth-year majoring in Computer Science and Political Science. I grew up in Renton, WA and I enjoy reading One Piece, hooping, and playing videogames (currently playing Apex Legends, Lost Ark, and Overwatch).

Hey everyone, my name is Anthony! I am a fourth-year studying CS. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing Overwatch, playing the guitar, and getting boba. I look forward to great quarter with you all!

Hey all! My name is Chaos and I’m a senior in CS and Math major. It’s my second quarter TAing and I am very excited. Looking forward to share my experience with you all. Outside class, I love running, bridge, and basketball. Also, I am a Math-person. Feel free to discuss anything you want with me!

trust me, i look exactly like this. if you think i’m cappin’, then ig you gotta meet me to find out! catch me @ lecture, my quiz section, and the IPL 😉

Hi everyone! My name is Esther and I am a freshman majoring in CS. In my free time, I like to draw, play soccer, and play guitar. This is my first time TAing and I’m looking forward to meeting you guys!

Hello everyone! My name is Gaurav Gowda, and I am currently a senior studying Computer Science. I am originally from Federal Way, WA, and in my free time I enjoy going to the gym and hanging out with friends & family. If you need any food recommendations in the Seattle area, feel free to hit me up!

Hi everyone, I’m Hilal. I’m a sophomore majoring in computer science. Outside of class, I enjoy reading (mostly philosophy & lit), playing games, and science & math. I’m excited to meet everyone and hope to have a great winter quarter!

Hi, I’m Hitesh! I’m a graduate student studying computer science from Maple Valley, WA. Some things I like to do outside of school are biking, watching football, and trying new foods. I’m super stoked to get to know you all this quarter!

Hi all, My name is Ido! I am a third year studying education and CS, and I use he/him pronouns. Outside of class, I love birding, reading (U. K. Le Guin is unbeatable), and hiking! Excited to be TAing for 123!

Hi everyone, I’m Jake!

I grew up in Vancouver, WA and I’m currently a sophomore studying Computer Science. When I’m not debugging: I love to make beats, listen to music, workout, play basketball, and have game nights with friends. If you’re wondering, my favorite artists currently are The Weeknd, Smino, and SZA. Looking forward to meeting all of you and getting to make this experience as rewarding as possible!

Hey everyone! I’ve been a TA with the Allen school for 14 quarters now, and more recently have been working with Brett and others to make the 12x series. I’m super excited to be teaching 123 in it’s debut quarter and cannot wait to meet you all! Outside of school I enjoy climbing, hiking, playing DnD, making music and writing poems. I’m also the proud father of 2 adorable cats; I apologize to my section in advance for the onslaught of cat photos you will see. Feel free to reach out to me about anything, 12X related or not. Let’s make this an awesome winter quarter :)

Hi, I’m Jolie! I’m a sophomore studying Computer Science and this is my fifth quarter TAing the intro series. I enjoy transcribing music (unsuccessfully), crocheting amigurumi, and baking. Looking forward to meeting everyone (。･∀･)ﾉ

Hello! My name’s Joshua, I’m from San Jose, California, and I’m currently in my second year studying CS and math. This is my first time TAing, and I’m super excited to meet you all and help you through this new course.

Aside from CS, I’ve taken a LOT of math courses, so I’m also happy to share my experiences with those classes. Outside academics, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, and playing the piano. I also play trombone in the Husky Marching Band, so maybe you’ll see me around cheering on our teams at the football/basketball/softball games! (or at rehearsal if you’re in band too)

Hi guys! My name is Logan and I am a second-year student studying Computer Science. I loved my first intro to programming classes, so I hope you will too! Outside of class, I love to play video games, workout, and going to RAVES! Illenium, Alan Walker, and Said The Sky are just some of my favorite artist I listen to. Feel free to talk to me about anything rave related! Lastly, I hope you enjoy this class and have fun in the process!

Hi, I’m Mariya! I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science, and I’m excited to be your TA! Some things about me, I love baking, painting, and hiking! Excited to see you all in section or office hours!

Hi everyone! My name is XunMei Liu, and you may also call me May. I’m a sophomore double majoring in computer science and ACMS(discrete math & algorithm). I grew up in China. It’s my first time TAing and I’m super excited to meet you all!

In my free time, I like to dance (ballet, k-pop, a bit of hiphop), play basketball, draw, and play video games.

Hi! My name is Nicholas, but you guys can just call me Nick! I’m a second year in pre-science and I am hoping to get into Computer Science. Outside of school I like to hang out with friends, listen to music, and watch anime! This is my first quarter TAing and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!

Hi y’all! My namer is Parker, and this is my 5^th time TAing for the Introductory Programing Series. I’m super excited to for the very first offering of CSE 123 and to meet all of you! If you have any questions or just want to chat, please feel free to email me at any time.

Hey there! I’m Sara, I’m a sophomore studying CS, and this is my second quarter TA-ing! Last quarter I taught CSE 122. Outside of class, I’m an RA and I’m in the robotics RSO ARUW. My favorite hobbies are reading books and playing video games. Hope to have a great quarter with you guys! :D

Hi everyone! My name is Simon (he/they) and I’m a junior double majoring in CS and American Ethnic Studies. A couple of my hobbies include cooking, gaming, and kpop. Excited to work with you all this quarter!

Hello! I’m a sophomore in computer science and econ, and this is my 4^th quarter teaching the CSE intro series (but my first time teaching 123, of course :) ) Outside of coding, I love to read, cook, ski, and travel. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Hi, My name is Ton! I am from Bellevue, Washington and this is my fifth quarter TA-ing intro. I am a computer science major in my third year, and I’m also finishing my minor in Mathematics. Outside of the classroom, I love travelling the world, listening to pop music, and watching the Mariners. I’m looking forward to meeting y’all and excited for a fun quarter!

I’m a third-year in computer science and I’m excited to TA for 123! I’m from Kent, WA and I like learning math and taking walks in my free time. Feel free to drop by my IPL hours to chat about anything CSE related.

Hey everyone! I’m Ziao and I am currently a sophomore majoring in CS and biochem. When I’m not busy, I enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, making music, and skiing. Looking forward to meeting everyone and we’ll get through this quarter together!