Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.

Edward Ball

Director
Edward is a native Charlestonian who attended Buist Academy and Bishop England high school. Edward graduated from Clemson University in 2007 with a bachelor of science in mathematics and a minor in physics. He has spent the last several years as the Director of Education for Mathnasium in Mt. Pleasant and Summerville. Edward looks forward to helping kids learn to love and develop a complete understanding of mathematics.

Lara Brooksbank

Instructor
Lara is currently an honor's student at C of C majoring in computer science and mathematics. She plans to work designing educational software upon graduating. Lara also leads summer classes for programming and technology for elementary and middle students. Lara has been with Mathnasium since 2016 and loves to share her passion for math.

Corday Borders

Instructor
Corday currently teaches 5th grade at Belle Hall Elementary. She received her Master's Degree from the College of Charleston and has been teaching in Charleston County for over 20 years. She was most recently named the Charleston County Teacher of the Year. She joined the Mathnasium team in the summer of 2016 and loves helping students feel successful in math!

Emma Aldridge

Instructor
Emma currently attends the College of Charleston where she is majoring in Biology. Next semester, she will begin her nursing degree at MUSC. Emma has been with Mathnasium for 2 years and excels at tutoring every level of math.

Michelle Koubek

Instructor
Michelle served in the US Navy as an Electricians Mate and graduated with honors from the College of New Jersey. Michelle currently substitutes for elementary and middle school students in the Charleston area. She enjoys teaching every level of math. She has been part of the team since 2020.

Adam Flaherty

Instructor
Adam has an M.S. in Mathematics from Western Carolina University. He has extensive teaching experience and most recently taught math at Trident Tech. He currently works for Hawkes Learning as a math software content editor. Adam has been with Mathnasium since 2020.

Emma Pohl

Instructor
Emma graduated from the University of Richmond where she majored in Elementary Education and Psychology. She currently teaches part-time for several elementary schools in Charleston. Emma also volunteers with the special olympics and enjoys helping special needs children. Emma began working at Mathnasium in 2019 and enjoys developing younger students math foundation.

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.
Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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