Katie McMillin

Senior Instructional Associate

Online

With a strong passion for technology and helping others, Katie brings her expertise as a Java developer at Infosys to the classroom, empowering students to excel in software development and coding principles.

IN CONVERSATION WITH KATIE:

What is your favorite technical skill to work with on your own projects and why?

In my day job, I work as a backend Java developer. So in my personal projects, I enjoy learning more about the front-end and ways I can creatively improve my CSS skills.

I love teaching foundational programming concepts like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript because once students grasp them, they gain confidence to tackle more complex challenges.

Helping students feel supported and capable is most important to me. Learning tech can feel intimidating, and I want students to know they can succeed with the right guidance and persistence.

Have a clear plan and set specific goals for yourself. Knowing what you want to achieve helps you stay focused, track progress, and hold yourself accountable.

Outside of teaching, I work as a Java developer in the banking industry, working on new development and to support projects in production. I also mentor junior developers, which is probably the most rewarding part of the job.

WHAT KATIE’S STUDENTS ARE SAYING...

“She takes her time making sure we completely understand what we are being taught"

"She takes her time making sure we completely understand what we are being taught

"Katie is one of the brightest humans I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is able to navigate problems super efficiently and to communicate the solutions in an understandable way.”