Meet Isabella Fons, Kode with Karlie Scholar
Karlie Kloss recently announced the [Kode with Karlie Scholars](http://go.flatironschool.com/kode-with-karlie-winners), 21 girls across the United States who will be taking Flatiron School’s coding classes this summer — and then taking on the world. Isabella Fons, the winner in Austin Texas who describes herself as a “running-obsessed, video making vegan from Texas." Isabella wowed us with her Vegan recipies from her Instagram and [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8kvP7WxIlxwXRU2pCU04A). See where she'd love to travel and why girls make the internet awesome.
**How did you find out about the Kode with Karlie Scholarship?** I found out about the Kode with Karlie Scholarship from Karlie's Instagram, at school, in the bathroom. **What inspired you to learn to code?** To be honest, I signed up for the AP Computer Science class at my school because it was the only 5 point elective for freshman and I wanted to get the extra GPA points, but I actually ended up loving the course! **Why is it so important for women your age to learn to code?** If you think about it, girl teenagers make up most of the internet - whether it be Instagram, Youtube, Twitter, etc. If girl teenagers actually learned how to code the technology they used, and used their skills to create new platforms, I think the internet would be a lot cooler than it already is. **Who is your biggest role model?** My biggest role model, besides my parents, would be pro runner and movie producer/writer/actor Alexi Pappas. Not only is she crazy fast, but she also graduated from an ivy league school, is producing a running-themed feature film, and is gearing up for the 2016 Olympics. She also posts awesome, clever tweets! **What are you most excited for this summer** I am very excited to attend the Flatiron School's Intro to Software Engineering class this summer! However, I am also looking forward to being able to dedicate myself to training for my upcoming cross country season, making new videos for my Youtube channel, getting my driver's permit, and just relaxing and spending time with my friends without the stress of school. **If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?** I would love to go to Thailand and ride elephants!
What is your dream job?
If I could have any job, without money being a factor, I would probably own my own running store or vegan bakery in a hip town like Austin or Portland!
As you can see, our scholars don’t fit the typical mode of what you might think of as a coder. They’re passionate, athletic and creative. Want to join them this summer? Check out our course catalog to find a class near you!
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