Meet the Team at Mathnasium of California MD

Andrew Nash

I graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a major in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics.

Donald Wengerd

I like math because of the many fun challenges it presents, and the problem-solving skills it builds that are applicable in so many other aspects of life. My favorite math subject is calculus, which is both the most difficult and most enjoyable class I have ever taken. I plan to teach math after college, so I like working at Mathnasium for the experience it gives me working with students; moreover, it is very fulfilling to help students get the extra help they need to be more confident and excited about their work. My favorite number is 3: it's a solid number, and triangles are pretty cool too. My favorite hobbies are playing saxophone and guitar, as well as long-distance running. An interesting fact is that the modern form of calculus was discovered by two different people independently, and published at about the same time.

Brandon Pace

I graduated from University of Maryland in May of 2020 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. In addition to Mathnasium, I work at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) as a Aerospace Engineer. My favorite number is 19. I love that it is prime. One day I looked at it and declared it my favorite number!

Saya Fournier

I am a junior at Chopticon High School. I am in the Academy of Finance and part of the Future Business Leaders of America serving as their historian. I also participate in Building Excellent Students Together which is a group for helping freshman acclimate to high school. My favorite number is 4 because it is the first single digit number with 3 factors.

Gabe Cannavo

I graduated from Great Mills High School and am currently enrolled in St. Mary's College of Maryland. I am a double major, focusing in Education and Mathematics. I currently am working as an 8th grade special education para-professional. I like math because it is a universal language that everyone can use. My favorite subject is Algebra. I like working at Mathnasium because I love teaching. My favorite number is 13 because it is my birthday number and my "un-lucky lucky number" My hobbies include playing soccer, video games, and going outside, especially on my skateboard or with my dog!

Anibal Fermaint Gonzalez

My favorite numbers are 7 and 15. 7 is one of my favorite numbers because my birthday is in the month of July. My other favorite number is 15, which stems from my soccer jersey number that me and my sister shared!

Trudie Williams

I recently graduated from Great Mills High School. I am currently pursuing a mathematics degree at CSM.

Mimi Phan

I am a junior at Chopticon High School. I am in the Academy of Finance and part of the Future Business Leaders of America. I am also participating in Building Excellent Students Together which is a group for helping freshmen acclimate to high school. I am part of the environmentalist club at my high school so I can help protect our ecosystem My favorite number is 15 because that is the day I was born.

Haley Gambrell

I attend St. Mary's College of Maryland and I double major in mathematics and economics. My favorite number is 64 because it is 8 squared.

Samarah Lewis

I am a junior at Patuxent High School. I participate in the Student Government Association and the National Honors Society. I also am a 4H volunteer. My favorite number is 8 because it was the age I always wanted to be regardless of my current age.

Charlie Rodriguez

I graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. In addition to Mathnasium, I am currently serving as a BLADE Data Ops Business Analyst for HAF/A4PA’s Transformation Branch responsible for modernization of the Air Force logistics IT portfolio to enable decision advantage through advancing analytics via BLADE, ensure compliance with DoD mandates, and reducing IT costs and redundancy.

Cornelius Hightower III

I graduated from University of Maryland with a Mechanical Engineering Degree! In addition to being an instructor at Mathnasium, I also provide Mechanical Engineering assistance on projects for Air Traffic and Controls (ATC) at NAWCAD WOLF. Something interesting about me is that I created a beach wheelchair for the physically disabled using computer aided design (CAD) software and 3D printing.