Our Team

Ken has a background in business and science education. All through high school and college Ken traveled and competed in windsurfing events around the country. After college he worked in the action sports industry while obtaining a masters degree in education. Ken taught middle and high school physics for 9 years and ran a successful competitive robotics team. In 2007 he was named the Suffolk County Science Teacher of the year. Ken believes that a strong background in math is essential to be competitive in the global marketplace. If the US is to keep its competitive edge as a world innovator it must commit to improving math and science literacy among its population. Math is a challenging subject to teach to large groups of students since people think and work at different paces. Mathnasium allows students to work at their own pace in a low pressure environment with individualized help. Ken’s wife Amy, also an educator, assists in running the center. She has taught children of all ages since 1993. In her spare time she volunteers for the Guide Dog Foundation as a puppy walker, fundraiser, and speaker. Ken and Amy are excited to open the first Mathnasium center in New York. They welcome the opportunity to help the children in the Lake Grove community develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Whether students are struggling, advanced, or anywhere in between Mathnasium will deliver results!!!

Amy has been an educator since 1993. She has taught children of all ages. Her specialty at Mathnasium is helping younger students develop strong number sense. She is an extremely versatile educator who holds her students to high standards. If a student is having trouble learning a concept, Amy can quickly adapt her approach to accommodate that students learning style. She is excellent at finding teachable moments in most every situation. In her spare time she volunteers for the Guide Dog Foundation as a puppy walker, fundraiser, and speaker.

Jen is an integral part of the Mathnasium team. Jen’s genuine love for mathematics lead her to an engineering degree from Farmingdale State University. Her engineering background allows her to help students connect the practical applications of mathematics to their lives. She works with students of all ages but specializes in Algebra II and Trigonometry. She continues to satiate her quest for knowledge by taking advanced math classes at Stony Brook University. Many a student who has come into Mathnasium upset and stressed about math has left smiling and relaxed thanks to Jen.

Casey Bauer is certified in both elementary and secondary Math education. In addition to working at Mathnasium she substitute teaches and is pursuing a masters degree in special education from Queens College. Her stern yet fun loving demeanor allows students to have enjoyment while maintaining focus on the task at hand. Casey is a top notch addition to the Mathnasium family.