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HTML Web Design Camp

  • Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

The Details

Program Goal

SSF is dedicated to increasing access to STEM education for all. The goal of our Web Design Camp is to help introduce 4th – 12th grade students to web design basics and development.

Participant Break Down

46 students registered from EAH Housing Programs

Our Peer Coaches

Anish Manda
Shivani Manikandan

Anish is a freshman at Novi High School. He plays tennis and creates website features using javascript on his free time. Shivani is an incoming sophomore in high school and she loves to code as well as listen/create music in her freetime. Both Anish and Shivani have participated in and led multiple SSF camps.

Camp Overview

DAY 1

Learned about the basics of HTML and what HTML is all about!

DAY 2

Learned how to set up their documents and add various elements like headings and paragraphs.

DAY 3

Learned how to add Images and Links. Worked on CSS and adding colors and design elements to their website

DAY 4-6

Students continued CSS additions to organize and polish websites and prepared for final-day presentations!

DAY 7

Students presented to their peers, parents, and SSF and EAH reps!

Students in Action

Outcomes

Students worked together to create a website from start to finish

Students presented these websites to SSF and EAH reps and competed for first place

More than $500 distributed to participants in rewards and incentives

Students leave camp with a finished website, ready to be showcased in a high school application or job interview

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Certificates and winners declared and full class graduation

All students reported a dramatic increase in their understanding of and their comfort with web design and development after the camp

Survey Results

  • Over 90% of participants reported their understanding of web design and development increased significantly by participating in this camp
  • 100% of students reported that they would recommend this camp to their friends
  • Coach feedback was 100% positive
  • When asked if they would participate in a future SSF program, all responses were favorable or neutral

Feedback

“I rate my experience with Shivani a 10 out of 10. Shivani was a helpful instructor that is able to help you at any time. She would always tell us that if we needed help, we could shoot an email to her or ask during class. Shivani moves at a pace where I am comfortable with.”
Johnny
Participant
“Anish is the best teacher, he has helped me a lot and teaches me so much. I have the best Web Design - HTML Education with Shooting Stars. Thank You Anish and thank you SSF”
Eyosias
Participant
“It was fun and exciting. The coach was very helpful. He answered all my questions and he moved in a pace that made me comfortable.”
Elena
Participant
“I was super impressed by these kids, their enthusiasm to learn is great. It shows that with hard work, anyone can master coding.”
Anish
Coach
“I was blown away that the kids who had extremely minimal knowledge in computer science and web design were able to put together basic websites. It shows that in a short amount of time, people can learn coding basics, something becoming increasingly important as society evolves.”
Shivani
Coach

Thank You Organizers!

Anish Manda, Shivani Manikandan, Mahima Natarajan, Mariel Geron, Melissa Hurtado, and Latha Nara

Kristin Taylor, Chris Burger, Jesus Becerra, and all EAH Leaders

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Board Member

Jayashree Sundaresan

Jayashree Sundaresan is a Senior Technology leader with 24+ years of experience. A servant leader at heart, she strongly believes in creating positive impact to transform people beyond who they think they are and what they think they can achieve. Jayashree is very passionate about empowering women, guiding children, giving back to society and focusing on wellness as a priority. She is also a die-hard sports enthusiast and a singer. She thoroughly enjoys coaching & mentoring people to share and learn. Jayashree holds a Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and an MBA from Santa Clara University, USA.

“I am thrilled to join the Board of Directors at SSF and impact lives by helping with the education of underprivileged, deserving, bright, and passionate students. The vision and mission of SSF aims to pull families out of generational poverty through the skill building, mentoring, training and sponsorship of scholars. This energises me and resonates with my values and beliefs to lead change in communities through working with children, educating them and helping them gain confidence, perspective and a lifelong desire to be a force of positive impact.”

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Advisor & Board Observer

Uma Meyyappan

SVP, Head of Digital Innovation, LPL Financial

“Uma is an Innovation Technology Executive with over 20 years of experience in the Financial services industry where she accelerates business value with the use of emerging technology.

Uma’s extensive research in financial technologies such as digital payments, biometrics, augmented reality, and Internet of Things (IoT) has resulted in over 35 issued US patents to her name.

Uma is a Founding LP in Neythri Futures Fund and Founding circle member in Neythri, an organization that promotes south asian women. Being a strong believer of child literacy and education Uma is delighted to assist Shooting Stars Foundation eradicate generational poverty through STEM education.”

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Kevin Lee

Program Manager at NVIDIA

“Kevin has over 10 years experience in leadership roles in the Finance and Technology sectors. Prior to joining NVIDIA, Kevin taught at University of California, Berkeley and helped the school transition from in-person learning to online learning.

Kevin is passionate about learning, teaching, and fostering innovation from future generations. Having witnessed first-hand the positive impact education can have on his students’ career prospects, Kevin is excited to contribute to Shooting Stars Foundation and its mission to break the cycle of poverty through STEM education. “

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Brian McCann

President, Security Solutions at Neustar, Inc.

“High-energy business leader with passion for driving growth in organizations and cyber security technologies – and education foundations!

SSF’s founder and mission are rooted in empowering others to take control to improve their future. STEM education is a proven and scalable path to break generational poverty.”

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Board Member

Dawna Taylor

Regional Director with the Global Services Department for Cognia,

“Dawna L. Taylor is the Regional Director with the Global Services Department for Cognia, the largest School Improvement organization globally. Before joining Cognia, Ms. Taylor served as the Assistant Vice President of K-12 programs for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. She also led, designed, and oversaw an out-of-school STEM program for middle and high school students in Baltimore, MD, and Vicksburg, MS. She has been an elementary teacher, reading specialist, assistant principal, and principal in traditional public schools and charter schools.

Ms. Taylor served as Director of Blended Learning Programs for one of the nation’s largest public cyber schools. Her professional expertise is in developing, managing, and consulting for charter schools and STEM Outreach programs across the country. Ms. Taylor has a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida A&M University in Elementary Education and her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Supervision, and Administration from Jones International University. She is the proud mother of two adult children, Raleigh and Morgan.”