Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Holly Springs, NC

Patty Gage

Patty received a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and has a long career in the field of Computer and Software Engineering. She decided to open Mathnasium seeing a need in the community to help improve and increase math knowledge and ability through a personalized educational experience. She is married with two adult children and enjoys hiking, time at the beach, and playing with her dog.

Ms. Taylor

Taylor attended NC State University where she received a degree in Applied Educational Studies. She loves that math has one right answer and that it is a universal language. Taylor loves working at Mathnasium because she wanted to do something where she could make a positive impact on students lives. She loves working with students because they brighten the room with their personalities. In her spare time Taylor loves spending time with her kitten and watching sports.

Ms. Nancy

Nancy graduated from The University of Connecticut with a degree in Accounting. She loves math and the fact that it challenges the mind to think and solve problems. Her favorite thing about working with students is the 'Light Bulb' moment. Nancy is married and has three adult children (two daughters and one son). In her spare time Nancy loves to run and has completed several half marathons.

Usha

Usha attends Holly Springs High School. One thing she likes about math is its complexity. Usha says math is intriguing, yet frustrating and the complexity motivates her to solve for the answer. She enjoys working with students because they are quick learners. Some of her hobbies include cooking, dancing, playing tennis, and reading.

Sanjana

Sanjana attends Apex High School. She likes that math is a flexible subject as there are many ways to solve a math problem. She also loves using manipulatives to make learning math a more enjoyable experience. Sanjana loves working with students because children are very open-minded and always looking forward to learning new things.

Julia

Julia attends Holly Springs High school. She likes that everything in math has a correct answer & that it all fits together like a puzzle. Julia likes working at Mathnasium because students are often very passionate and fun to be around.

Dulce

Dulce is a dual-enrolled student attending both HSHS and Wake Tech. The thing she likes best about math is the fact that there is always a right answer and that its like a complex puzzle for your mind. Dulce loves working at Mathnasium because she loves inspiring confidence in students and seeing them flourish. She has four sisters and a dog. Her favorite activities include reading, crocheting, and watching hockey.

Erae

Erae attends HSHS and is in the Math Honors Society. She loves that there are multiple ways to solve a math problem, but it leads to one answer at the end. Erae wants to help students enjoy math more than they did before. She feels the best thing about working with students is seeing their smiles when they finally understand how to do something they were struggling with. Erae has two younger brothers and in her free time she enjoys drawing.

Cole

Cole attends Fuquay-Varina High School. What he likes best about math is the fact that you approach the problem in multiple ways and still end up with the correct answer. Cole loves working at Mathnasium because he gets to help others achieve their goals and become the best they can be. His favorite thing is the 'I get it' moment when helping a student grasp a concept. In his spare time Cole enjoys most sports, but mainly baseball. He also enjoys being outside with his friends.

Connor

Connor is currently attending Wake Tech. He feels the best thing about math is that is all builds on itself and that there is always more to learn. Connor loves working with students to help them become familiar with the learning process and to help them understand math in a way that makes sense for them.

Tarini

Tarini attends Triangle Math & Science Academy. What she likes best about math is that there is more than one way to get the right answer. Tarini loves working with students because of their open attitude and willingness to learn. She has a younger brother and she likes dancing.

Ben

Ben is an engineering major at NC State. He loves that math is like a puzzle and is a great way of getting a deeper understanding of how the world works. Ben feels that the best things about working with children are getting to see their growth, help them through math concepts with learning styles that work best for them, and getting to see different perspectives on how kids learn math.

Shravi

Shravi attends Apex High School. Her favorite part about math is that there is always a correct answer at the end and solving problems is exciting, especially when you finally complete it. Shravi loves working with students and helping them succeed. It makes her happy when the students work hard and make progress. In her spare time Shravi loves drawing and music. She also has been to many countries and loves to travel with her family.

Malaikah

Malaikah attends Holly Springs High School. The thing she likes best about math is that there can be many ways to arrive at an answer, but only one correct answer. Malaikah loves working with students because of their generally positive and happy attitude and because they provide a new perspective. In her spare time she loves to read and bake. She also swims competitively and plays the piano. Something interesting about Malakiah is she has a twin sister who also works here at Mathnasium!

Misbah

Misbah attends Holly Springs High School. She enjoys discovering new ways to solve math problems. She also enjoys seeing how different people come to the same answers in different ways. Misbah loves working at Mathnasium because she gets to help students explore new perspectives and while helping students improve their math skills she gets to learn new ways to solve problems and refresh her math skills. In her spare time Misbah enjoys swimming. Something interesting about Misbah is she has a twin sister who also works here at Mathnasium!

Lucas

Lucas attends Willow Springs High School. The thing he likes best about math is how it teaches problem solving skills and helps keep people sharp. Lucas loves helping students accomplish their goals. One interesting thing about Lucas is that he attended Mathnasium as a student!

Mathnasium Instructors

The Mathnasium of Holly Springs team is passionate about math education and math tutoring. Our passion to inspire children, fused with our knowledge of math, creates extraordinary experiences for our students. We make math make sense! We make math fun! All of our math instructors go through an extensive interview process which includes an evaluation of their ability to work with students. It's one thing to be knowledgeable in math, but we ensure our instructors have the ability to breakdown and teach math to students. Instructors must also pass a math literacy test to validate their math abilities. Before officially being hired, Mathnasium instructors go through a background check. Upon joining the team, our math instructors go through an extensive training process that includes understanding the Mathnasium Method, best practices in math education, techniques for successful math tutoring, and proven strategies for working with students of different abilities to create a personalized math tutoring session. Whether the student is advanced and gifted, on level and needs help staying there, or needs help catching up, our instructors are trained to ensure children have a successful productive experience at Mathnasium. Most of our instructor team is made up of individuals who are currently attending local high schools or are studying at local colleges & Universities.