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We mentor underrepresented youth to be

tech innovators and leaders through practical, hands-on computer science education programs throughout Memphis.

WELCOME TO CODECREW

WHAT WE'RE DOING

We are changing Memphis with programs that focus on ensuring that students are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and they learn how to put this knowledge to use through programming and software development concepts. CodeCrew programming includes a number of summer camps, after school programs, in-school electives classes, internships and special events.
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Since May 2015, we have taught more than 11,800 students to code through our summer camps, after-school programs, in-school electives, and exposure events. Of the 800 students we serve weekly, 92% are black and latino youth, 44% are girls who code, and overall, 85% of our students are more likely to study computer science. Furthermore, 79% of our students write their first line of code with CodeCrew!
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OUR PROGRAMS
 
Our programs expose students to producing technology and provide them in-depth training that keeps them interested and engaged across a continuum of subjects and grade levels. The subjects include mobile app development, web app development, game development, robotics, and drone programming, all while teaching fundamental computer science concepts that apply long term to all levels of the field. 
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IN-SCHOOL ELECTIVES - We offer in-school classes at several locations in Memphis where students learn coding during the school day, 4-5 days per week, as part of their class schedules. Currently, these courses include web development, JavaScript and Python. These skills can positively impact subjects outside of computer science and pique interest in technology among involved students.
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AFTER SCHOOL + WEEKEND PROGRAMSDuring the school year, CodeCrew teaches kids to use Scratch, build Android apps, practice JavaScript coding and learn Unity game development. These programs meet weekly.  Kids show off their acquired skills in our December and May Hour of Code events.

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SUMMER PROGRAMSDuring the summer, CodeCrew offers a number of six-week summer camps teaching kids to build mobile apps, as well as AP computer science concepts using Java and Python. Kids showcase what they have learned at the end of the summer during our annual hackathon.

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APP PUBLISHING PROGRAM - CodeCrew assists students who have shown leadership and innovation in app development within the CodeCrew programs by partnering them with tech expert mentors who guide them to getting their app published onto the App Store and Google Play.

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - CodeCrew provides internship opportunities to youth who have shown leadership and innovation within our tech education programs. We partner with tech companies, such as Preteckt, to offer our most advanced students opportunities to work and gain real-world experience in computer science and tech.

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CODE SCHOOL - Our Code School is a hands-on class designed to train adults to be entry-level software developers within a six-month course. Students work in a small classroom setting and use real-word technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development, the leadership, and the life skills needed for a successful career and job market competitiveness.

Our Programs
Our Team

ADMIN

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MEKA EGWUEKWE

Co-Founder & Executive Director

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CHRIS XA

Director of Operations, Research, and Data

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MATTHEW NGUYEN

Communications & Events Coordinator

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CODE SCHOOL

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AUDREY WILLIS

Co-Founder & Code School Director

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TONAYA GULLEY
Code School Recruitment & Case Specialist

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RAY GREEN
Code School Instructor

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JILL JOHNSON
Code School Instructor

K-12

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JEAN-FRANÇOIS MAHORO

Director of  K-12

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PAMELA EGWUEKWE

K-12 Program Manager

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DAMIAN MCKINLEY

K-12 Instructor

KIYAH STOKES

K-12 Instructor

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TRAKEISHA HOWARD

K-12 Instructor

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TAJAH WARREN

K-12 Instructor

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PELANE SANON

K-12 Instructor

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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DR. DARIUS JAMES

Program Director of Teacher Professional Development

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DR. AYANNA PERKINS

Teacher PD

Program Facilitator

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DANIELLE JONES

Content Developer

Community Partners
Financial Supporters

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEKA EGWUEKWE

Co-Founder & Executive Director

CodeCrew

AUDREY WILLIS

Co-Founder and Board Secretary

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PETYA GRADY

Co-Founder and Board Chair

Sr. UX Strategist, Lokion

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ERIC MATHEWS

Board Member

Start Co.

RUSS WIGGINTON

 Board Member

President, National Civil Rights Museum

MANOJ KORATTY

Board Member

CTO, AutoZone

YENNIE SOLHEIM

Board Member

Director of Social Impact, Niantic, Inc

ROQUITA COLEMAN

Board Member

Senior Director of Intermodal and Rail, Coyote Logistics

DIANE TERRELL

Board Member

Interim EVP Public Affairs, TNTP

ZACHARY KLEIMAN

Board Member

Memphis Grizzlies

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