Story: From Burnout to Breakthrough

CoRecursive: Coding Stories

• Episode: Story: From Burnout to Breakthrough
• Website: CoRecursive: Coding Stories
• Feed URL: https://corecursive.libsyn.com/feed
• Duration: 00:52:26
• Published: 2024-06-04 12:12

Can you imagine risking your career to making coding easier to learn?

Meet Felienne Hermans, a professor who did just that by stepping beyond academia to redefine coding education. Disillusioned by her research’s limited impact, Felienne discovered a new calling in teaching coding to underserved students. Her journey led to the creation of Hedy, a programming language designed to dismantle language and learning barriers in coding.

Confronting skepticism from her peers, Felienne’s dedication to accessible coding challenged traditional academic priorities. Felienne’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have by following their passion against the odds.

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