Staff
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Instructors
Teaching Professor Dan Garciahe/him/his
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Iām just so delighted to be teaching the course again! I co-invented BJC in 2008 with my good friend and colleague Brian Harvey, and absolutely love teaching it. Iām passionate about bringing engaging and powerful CS ābig ideasā to students who normally wouldnāt be exposed to it. I am humbled by all the national attention BJC has received (see the āin the Newsā part of my website) and hope you find this class beautiful and joyful! When Iām not working, you can find me traveling, playing golf or board games (e.g., Monopoly Deal), or binging shows (anything Pixar or Marvel) with my family. p.s. My wife and I both went to Cal for grad schoolā¦ Go Bears!
Head Teaching Assistants
Nahee Jeongshe/her
Hi all! Iām thrilled to be your Head TA this semester. Iām Nahee, a senior majoring in Data Science, and Iāve been working for CS10/BJC since my freshman year. Iāve made some of my best friends through this class and created precious memories along the way. Outside of class, I love watching social documentaries, racquet sports, organizing, bitter drinks, and writing personal papers. FYI, Iām from Korea and have lived in Singapore & Virginia. Super excited to meet you all!
Teaching Assistants
Jaclyn Huynhshe/her
Hey there! Iām Jaclyn, a junior studying Data Science, and Iām so excited to be part of the CS10 team! I came to Cal with zero coding experience and Iām always happy to chat or help out, so donāt hesitate to reach out! In my free time, youāll probably find me doing escape rooms or hunting down new boba spots. :))
Tutors
Deepthi Konakanchishe/her
Hey everyone! Iām Deepthi, a sophomore studying EECS. I was a TI for this class in Spring 2026, and Iām excited to be back as a tutor to help introduce students to CS! Outside of this course, I love reading, drawing, skateboarding, and trying new food. I also enjoy collecting vinyls, so if anyone has music or restaurant recommendations, let me know! Looking forward to the semester!
Ethan Galehe/him
Hi, Iām Ethan! Iām in my senior studying EECS. I like to run and lift but in a chill way. On campus, you can always find me in VLSB choosing a song to listen to rather than actually locking in. I am such a huge fan of movies and music; feel free to give me any recommendations. Cheers!
Jasmine Sovshe/her
Hi everyone, Iām Jasmine! Iām a junior double-majoring in cognitive science and rhetoric, and Iāve been on course staff for 3 semesters. CS 10 was my first intro to programming, so if youāre looking for a great beginnerās course, youāre in the right place. In my free time, I love to write fiction, read, sing, and knit. Looking forward to answering all your questions!
Jordan Velascohe/him
Hello! My name is Jordan, and Iām a senior studying EECS. Iām excited to be a Tutor for CS10 and introduce students to the wonderful world of CS! Outside of academics, I love playing guitar, listening to new music, collecting records, and drinking coffee/matcha. Hope to see yāall in OH/labs!