Noah Amidon
Dartmouth College
Noah is a fourth-year at Dartmouth College majoring in Quantitative Social Science with a minors in International Studies. At Dartmouth he is involved with Model United Nations, the Elections Planning and Advisory Committee, and the College Democrats. This is Noah’s fourth-year tutoring AP Biology. Noah is originally from Oxford, MS.
Kadence Anding
Mississippi State University
Kadence Anding is a sophomore at Mississippi State University majoring in computer science with a concentration in human and visual computing. This is her second year working at Global Teaching Project. She’s involved in club volleyball, IDEAL Woman, the Black Student Association, and Beat Saber esports. In her free time, Kadence likes to crochet and knit, watch anime, and play pickleball. She is originally from Brandon, MS.
Christopher Bonney
Mississippi State University
Christopher Bonney is a sophomore at Mississippi State University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Nabu Bruk
Yale University
Nabu is a second year at Yale College majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a certificate in Data Science. At Yale he is involved with Health Voices, MEDLIFE at Yale, Coptic Orthodox Student Ministry at Yale, Yale Club Running. Nabu also enjoys traveling with his family and trying different cuisines. This is Nabu’s second year as a teaching assistant in the Global Teaching Project organization. Nabu is originally from Seattle, WA.
Andrew Buchanan
Mississippi State University
Andrew Buchanan is a fourth-year student at Mississippi State University, studying Mechanical Engineering. Andrew loves conducting research and plans to pursue a PhD after graduation. Outside of academics, Andrew loves playing soccer, reading, and spending time with his friends. This is Andrew’s first time working with the Global Teaching Project, and he is so excited to be a Teaching Assistant for AP Physics.
Skylar Carr
University of Virginia
Skylar is a third-year at the University of Virginia studying biology and french, from Baltimore, Maryland. This is Skylar’s second year tutoring AP biology, and at UVA, she is involved with medical research, hospice volunteering and enjoys spending time with her family and playing padel.
Veronica Dunne
University of Notre Dame
Veronica Dunne is a Junior at the University of Notre Dame studying Computer Science. This is Veronica’s second year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant for AP Computer Science Principles. Apart from tutoring, Veronica is on the Club Soccer team at Notre Dame and enjoys baking and playing pickleball in her free time. Veronica is originally from Starkville, Mississippi.
Liam Francis
University of Notre Dame
Liam is a junior at the University of Notre Dame double majoring in Physics and Romance Languages. This is his first year working with the Global Teaching Project as a teaching assistant for AP Physics. In his free time, Liam enjoys hiking, bouldering, singing, and playing the guitar. He is originally from Wexford, PA.
Jules Gallo
University of North Carolina
Jules is a Junior at UNC Chapel Hill studying Data Science and Peace, War, and Defense. This is his second year with the Global Teaching Project. He studied abroad in Belgium for the Fall 2025 semester, completing a program on Trans-Atlantic Security at the Brussels School of Governance. Aside from school, he enjoys watching sports, playing board games, and competitive Pokémon. He is originally from Starkville, Mississippi.
Laila Henderson
Mississippi State University
Laila is a sophomore at Mississippi State University majoring in software engineering and minoring in music. This is her first year working with the Global Teaching Project. She enjoys playing the piano and saxophone, crocheting, reading, and doing puzzles. She is originally from Brandon, MS.
Kaedan Hendrix
Howard University
Kaedan Hendrix is a Junior at Howard University studying Chemical Engineering, and a member of the Karsh STEM Scholars Program. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Kaedan is thrilled to join the Global Teaching Project for his first year as an AP Biology Teaching Assistant. He is an active student researcher specializing in tissue engineering and oncology drug development. Additionally, Kaedan serves as an outreach intern for the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), where he develops impactful communication strategies and advocacy content to support biomedical innovation and essential scientific funding.
Edward Hong
Carnegie Mellon University
Edward is a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University studying Mechanical Engineering. This is his second year teaching classes at Global Teaching Project. Outside of class, he is involved in social organizations, his school’s robotics club, and research. In his free time, Edward enjoys working out/running, singing, and stargazing. He is from Leesburg, VA.
Gauri Kumar
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Gauri is a junior at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign studying electrical engineering. This is her third year working as an AP Physics 1 teaching assistant for the Global Teaching Project. In her free time, Gauri loves to take apart machines, play tennis, and spend time outdoors. She is also the Vice President of the University’s Radio Club, and has a HAM radio license.
Aarush Kumar
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Aarush Kumar is a freshman at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. He is thrilled to work with the Global Teaching Project as an AP Physics teaching assistant. He spends his free time playing basketball, the drums, and going fishing.
Shivani Nadella
University of Maryland
Shivani is a junior at the University of Maryland studying computer science, with minors in data science and business. She is from Chantilly, Virginia, and enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and trying new restaurants. This is Shivani’s second year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant.
Srikar Nadella
University of Virginia
Srikar is a 4th year at the University of Virginia where he studies Computer Science and Business. He’s from Northern Virginia and has grown up playing basketball, football, and a myriad of other sports. Outside of the classroom he is active in his community and this is now his third year with the Global Teaching Project!
Paige Nothelfer
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Paige is a junior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in electrical engineering and minoring in computer science. This is Paige’s third year working with the Global Teaching Project as a teaching assistant for AP Computer Science Principles. On campus, a project lead for EV Concept where she is part of the electrical team that designs custom parts for the electrical car’s engine. In her free time, she enjoys reading and crocheting.
Anvita Panchumarthy
University of Virginia
Anvita is a second-year at the University of Virginia studying biomedical engineering. This is her second year working with the Global Teaching Project as a TA for AP Biology. Outside of school, Anvita enjoys dancing, hiking, reading, and art.
Madeline Pitre
Yale University
Madeline Pitre is a first-year graduate student in the Human Genetics PhD program at the University of Chicago. She is interested in researching the genetic basis of human adaptation and disease. In May of 2026, she graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry and an Advanced Language Certificate in Spanish. Born and raised in Biloxi, MS, she is in her second semester with the Global Teaching Project – and her first time tutoring AP Biology – and can’t wait to give back to her home state! In her free time, she also enjoys running, reading, listening to music, and watching shows with friends.
Pierce Preston
University of Virginia
Pierce is a second year student at the University of Virginia studying economics and statistics. In his free time, Pierce enjoys listening to music and playing sports.
Claire Qu
Yale University/Harvard Medical School
Claire is current Master’s in Biomedical Informatics student at Harvard Medical School, and a recent graduate of Yale University, where she studied computer science. This is her fourth year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant for AP Computer Science Principles. Apart from tutoring, Claire was the captain of the Yale Gymnastics Team, enjoys watching the sunset, and traveling. Claire is originally from Fremont, California.
Zaki Rajkumar
Sidwell Friends High School
Zaki is a 10th-grade student at Sidwell Friends High School in Washington, D.C. He is interested in mathematics and history and currently tutors math to students in Holmes County, Mississippi, to prepare them for AP Physics. Zaki is from Bethesda, Maryland, and enjoys playing tennis, piano, and traveling.
Trevor Steele
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Trevor is a Junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Mechanical Engineering. This is his second year teaching with the Global Teaching Project, and he teaches both Computer Science and Physics. Outside of class, Trevor enjoys backpacking, photography, and playing music with his band.
Connor Sweeney
Washington & Lee University
Connor is a senior attending Washington & Lee University. This is his third year with GTP. He likes to biking, traveling, and playing soccer. He has experience tutoring for AP Computer Science and AP Statistics.
Alaina Tang
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alaina is a sophomore at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University studying aerospace engineering in the astronautics track. This is her second year working with Global Teaching Project as a TA for physics. Outside of school, she enjoys playing piano, crochet, and cooking.
Ella Tashjian
Yale University
Ella Tashjian is a senior at Yale University majoring in Ethics, Politics, and Economics, and she is also on the gymnastics team. Originally from Vermont, she loves hiking, camping, and swimming in her free time.
Jack Thornton
University of Virginia
Jack Thornton is a 4th year student at the University of Virginia studying Systems Engineering. This is his third year working as a teaching assistant in AP Physics 1 and AP Statistics with Global Teaching Project. Outside of the classroom, Jack enjoys golfing, hiking, and playing basketball. Jack is originally from Purcellville, Virginia.
Christa Tuohy
University of Virginia
Christa is a fourth year at the University of Virginia studying Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental and Water Resources. This is Christa’s second year working with the Global Teaching Project as a Teaching Assistant for AP Computer Science. Christa is passionate about supporting children of all ages in their learning and growth. Apart from tutoring, Christa enjoys camping, fishing, and reading.
Miles Woodcock
University of Virginia
Miles Woodcock is a 3rd year student at the University of Virginia studying Electrical Engineering. This is his second year working as a teaching assistant with Global Teaching Project. Outside of the classroom, Miles enjoys golfing, playing basketball, and reading. He is from McLean, Virginia.
Gabe Zwilling
Howard University
Gabriel is a senior at Howard University studying Mechanical Engineering, with a concentration in Aeronautical Engineering. At Howard, he is a mentor to younger students, and a tutor for Physics and Calculus. Outside of academics, Gabe loves cooking and baking, music, photography, and spending time with his friends and family. This is Gabe’s second semester working with the Global Teaching Project, teaching AP Physics.