Izzy Szczerbinski

8, Midlothian, VA

Mother: Anne Szczerbinski, MD with an MSCS degree as well (MD, MSCS)

Father: Eric Szczerbinski, IT Professional, now homeschool dad

Goals: “I want to be a doctor when I grow up!”

Interests: Reading, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, collecting rocks

Favorite Subject: Math

Izzy tested into the 99.9 percentile on the WISC IQ Test at age 6; she has an IQ of 146. A member of Davidson's Young Scholars since age 7, Izzy attended several schools and found to not be learning enough. Now her father, Eric, home schools her. She enjoys math and is currently in the fifth grade English and Math online courses at Stanford EPGY (Education Program for Gifted Youth).

She speaks three languages, which include French, Chinese and English. She has several aspirations, which include visiting China and becoming a doctor when she grows up. She has been rock climbing since the age of 3, and is a yellow belt in adult level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Why she’ll win?

Izzy is funny, smart, witty and adventurous. She is highly motivated and competitive. She loves to study, but also works hard.