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The Code Advantage

We don’t just teach coding and robotics. We create learning environments for kids to develop logical thinking, creative exploration, and critical reasoning skills – while having fun. Kids can join one of our award winning after-school computer programming courses or an online coding class with a live instructor and learn online with other students.

Rock Star Instructors

Rock Star Instructors

Our instructors come equipped with strong technical backgrounds AND prior work experience with kids. We hand-pick only the best and train them to be masters in classroom management whether it be in an after school program or one of our online coding classes for kids.

Kid-Tested Curriculum

Kid-Tested Curriculum

We’ve created our own lessons to focus on project-based curriculum so students aren’t only engaged with the content, but more importantly, learn the practical application of what they’re being taught. We structure each lesson plan for students to learn specific coding concepts, create their own projects, and master skills with differentiated learning to address individual student needs.

Supportive & Fun Environment

Supportive & Fun Environment

CodeAdvantage classes deliver fun, educational experiences in interactive environments made for learning, creating, and mastering technology skills. It’s important to us that every CodeAdvantage student feels supported, which is why we offer an industry-best 7:1 student to teacher ratio. Our instructors don’t just teach, they build relationships, allowing kids to feel comfortable and confident as they learn and develop their coding knowledge. Rest assured that your child will get all the attention they needed whether taking one of our in-person after school classes or an online coding course.

Scratch was a fun class because I like playing video games and now. I can create my own! It is like a dream come true!

— Alia, age 9, NJ

I always wanted my son to get interested in coding but with all the other activities, he didn’t take much interest. We signed him up with CodeAdvantage since some friends recommended them. To our surprise, he LOVED his Python class! The teacher made it really fun and he is always excited to share what he created in class.

Charu Chaturvedi
Charu Chaturvedi

Co-founder

Charu Chaturvedi

Co-founder

Charu Chaturvedi is the Co-founder of CodeAdvantage and mom of three young children. She believes it’s important to feel comfortable with technology early in life, which is why she has made it her mission to bring high quality and fun coding classes to kids.

“I saw first hand in my own career how strong critical thinking and the ability to work seamlessly with technology allowed me to succeed. In the future, every field will have an underlying technology component so it is more critical than ever for our young kids to learn to read, write, and code.”

Charu has a BS in chemical engineering, an MBA from Columbia University, and holds two patents. Her professional background includes senior level positions at Affinnova, American Express, Deloitte Consulting, and GE.

Paul May
Paul May

Co-founder

Paul May

Co-founder

As a father of 2 daughters, Paul is especially interested in empowering and encouraging young women to code. He is a strong believer in the advantages of computer education for developing problem solving, critical thinking and logic skills in elementary school aged students.

“The skills developed while learning coding at a young age will be extremely helpful in any career later in life – whether it be in computer programming, the legal profession, medicine, education or just about anything.”

Paul’s professional background includes management positions in various industries including machine building, power generation, consumer goods and hospitality. Paul has held positions at ABB, McKinsey & Company and Colgate Palmolive and is the founder of a number of businesses in the USA and in Europe. Paul has an MBA from Columbia University.

Erica Chodkowski
Erica Chodkowski

Educational Director

Erica Chodkowski

Educational Director

Erica Chodkowski is the Educational Director of our virtual coding classes. With her dual masters degree in Elementary and Special Education and extensive experience working with students including special needs and gifted, she ensures our curriculum, instructors, and teaching methods create a fun, educational experience for all. Prior to joining CodeAdvantage, Erica worked for the Walt Disney Company developing a clear understanding of how to run an organization with high quality standards.

Erica's mission is for CodeAdvantage to be a catalyst for kids to develop critical reasoning, creative expression, and logical thinking in a fun and interactive environment. 

Erica is available to answer any questions, receive feedback, or help you select the right class for your child's needs.

Get to know a few of our Rockstar Coding Instructors!

Rhea
Rhea

Instructor

“I’m excited to expose our future leaders to early ideas and initiatives within computer science.”

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

School: NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Major: Computer Science and Business & Tech Management

Fun Fact: In high school Rhea fostered more than 10 pugs.

Annie
Annie

Instructor

“Coding opens so many doors and I love helping kids unlock their potential and creativity.”

Hometown: Lynnfield, MA

School: NYU –

Major: Computer Science and Music Theatre

Fun Fact: Annie has a pet African grey parrot named Sebbie who talks and sings!

Andy
Andy

Instructor

“Teach, computer science, and music are my three passions.”

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

School: Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College

Major: Computer Science

Fun Fact: Andy taught himself to juggle.

John
John

Instructor

“I believe that programming is more than a cool skill; it is a powerful tool that helps with everyday problem-solving.”

Hometown: Yorktown Heights, NY

School: Manhattan College

Major: Computer Science

Fun Fact: When John was younger, he thought that he would never work with the computers, though, after the first class he has been hooked!

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