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Our Team

Myrtha Chang, Instructional Director
Myrtha received her math education in Singapore. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science degree in Information technology from M.I.T., Cambridge, MA. After a rewarding career in information systems, Myrtha is excited to open the first Mathnasium Center in the Boston area. As a Newton parent, she understands first-hand the high value families in the community put on education, especially in the area of Math, which will drive the majority of our children's careers. Having been schooled under the Singapore Math curriculum - with its strong emphasis on basic core skills - and now having children in the Newton public school system, Myrtha is familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the traditional core skills approach vs. modern explorative approach.
Larry Martinek, Chief Instructional Officer
Larry has spent his entire career finding a better way to teach math. From inner city to public schools, to acclaimed magnet schools, to leading private and parochial schools, Larry has served as both a classroom teacher and as an educational consultant. He has designed curriculum, teaching strategies, and teaching materials designed to help students and teachers learn math more effectively. He has trained teachers in the art and science of boosting student’s ability to “do” math, thereby increasing student’s math scores and feeling of self-worth. Larry is the developer of Mathnasium’s educational program – one of the most comprehensive and innovative curriculums ever produced for teaching math.
Karen DeSilva, Assistant Director
Karen graduated from Providence College in 2007 Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Special Education. Karen is now a certified elementary and moderate disabilities teacher. Her goal is to engage students using a hands on approach, making math a positive and fun learning experience.
Yonatan Schreiber,
B.A. History of Math and Science, St. John's College
Boye Akinwande,
B.A. Mathematics, Carleton College
Matthew Reeves,
M.A. Candidate, Music, Boston University
Zachary Pava,
B.S. Psychology, Trinity College
Stephen Lee,
B.A. Biology and Psychology, Boston University
Jillian Hannon,
M.A. Candidate, Education, Boston University