Our Team
Our specially trained math instructors will teach your child how to understand math in an individual setting; our unique approach enables us to explain concepts really well and lend a helping hand to every student. Our tutors foster a caring, encouraging environment that helps kids thrive and learn! Read below to learn more about our talented team:
Erick Garcia, Center Director
Erick is a graduate from NC State Universitywith a degree in Math Education. He has been a part of the Mathnasium family since 2014 and hopes to own his own Mathnasium one day. Erick is a sports fanatic who loves spending time outside and exploring new places. When he isn't at Mathnasium you can find him at the tennis courts or with his family.
Carli Weatherhead, Center Owner/Director of Operations
Carli is a former business executive as well as a former Middle School teacher. She has been a part of the Mathnasium family since 2014 and loves helping kids build their confidence in math, make math make sense again, and provide help for parents struggling each night to help their kids with their homework. She loves the idea of helping kids get ahead and stay ahead; all while making math fun again! Especially for those students were "bored" in math and needed a greater challenge. In her free time you will find her hanging out with family or visiting her son at college.
Ashley Carter, Assistant Center Director
Ashley is a senior at NC State University majoring in Applied Mathematics. She has been a math tutor at her university for over a year, and she loves helping others enjoy math as much as she does. Before joining the Mathnasium team in August 2016, she was a nanny for multiple families and loves working with kids of all ages. After graduating from NC State University, Ashley hopes to get her masters in teaching, so she can be a middle school math teacher. When not tutoring, Ashley enjoys hanging out with her cat, Hennie and foster cat, Sasha.
Leslie Woodley, Instructor
Leslie is a junior at NC State University pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. She is interested in working to improve prosthetics. She enjoys helping people and this field of study allows her to help improve the life of others. Tutoring math is another way she enjoys helping others. Before coming to Mathnasium, she spent a year tutoring math at Forsyth Technical Community College.
Luke Oppenhuis, Instructor
Luke graduated from DePaul University in Chicago. He joined the Mathnasium team after searching for a job he would both be good at and enjoy. Before joining Mathnasium, he worked for IBM. Aside from math, Luke enjoys computer programming and being outdoors. He is always available to help make math make sense!
Sarah Kilpatrick, Instructor
Sarah attends the University of North Carolina. She enjoys engineering classes, mentoring younger students, and advocating for the Academy. She has been a babysitter since middle school and enjoys being around kids. Outside of school, she takes dance
Angela Lee, Instructor
Angela attends NC State University. Angela specializes in high school and college level math, and preparing students for various standardized tests. She enjoys teaching calculus, traveling, and playing Chess. She is always ready and excited to help our students!
Christian Rodgers, Instructor
Chris is a sophmore at NC State University. He has experience tutoring math through volunteering throughout his high school years and also through the National Honor Society programs. While working at Mathnasium, Chris hopes to bring more young students to a better understanding of mathematics, not only to better their education in school but to also allow them to see math as an integral part of every day life.
Larry Martinek, Chief Instructional Officer
Developer of Mathnasium Program, 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. While Larry is not an Instructor at our Center, He is a valuable asset we can call on to ask about specific students scenarios for guidance and advise. This has helped to make visits more productive and enjoyable for many of our students.
| Sun | 1:30-4:30pm |
| Mon | 3:30-7:30pm |
| Tues | 3:30-7:30pm |
| Wed | 3:30-7:30pm |
| Thurs | 3:30-7:30pm |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
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