Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Milton

Dan Lizardo

Dan brings a vibrant, magnetic energy to our centre, making him a master at cultivating an environment that captivates and engages students of all ages. Armed with a degree in Linguistics, he specializes in breaking down complex communication barriers and sparking a genuine curiosity for learning. Dan is deeply passionate about mentoring our instructional team and overseeing a high-energy, uplifting environment where students feel inspired to take intellectual risks, master critical math skills, and excel at their own pace.

Beyond his dynamic leadership in the learning space, Dan’s robust administrative background and operational expertise serve as a premier support system for our Mathnasium families. He seamlessly bridges the gap between top-tier math program supervision and flawless logistics. He proactively tracks student milestones, manages daily centre operations, and maintains clear, concierge-level communication with parents. By ensuring everything runs perfectly behind the scenes, Dan provides families with total peace of mind and guarantees that every child's mathematical journey is meticulously supported from day one. When he isn’t inspiring our team and students to love math, Dan channels his sharp analytical mind into creative pursuits and intricate logic puzzles, and loves recharging with his two dogs, Baxter and Ekko.

Meira Williams

Meira holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from the University of Toronto and is currently preparing for the LSAT as she pursues a career in law. At Mathnasium, she plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the centre, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. She actively greets and welcomes new parents and students, supports instructors, and assists with a wide range of operational and administrative tasks. Meira takes pride in helping create a warm, organized, and supportive environment for students, parents, and staff alike. She also enjoys teaching and supporting younger students, participating in events and interactive activities, and watching students grow in both confidence and ability over time. Her approachable and friendly presence helps ensure every visitor feels welcomed and well supported.

Huda

Huda is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Radiation Sciences and plans to build a career in radiology, with a focus on MRI or cardiac sonography. She enjoys teaching math because it encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Huda values how Mathnasium helps students develop logical reasoning and confidence. Outside the centre, she enjoys baking her well-known cake pops and creating Arabic calligraphy artwork. Her favourite math joke asks why the geometry teacher missed school, because she sprained her angle. 

Julie

Julie is hoping to pursue a career in neuroscience at the University of Toronto, with a strong interest in understanding how the brain learns and processes information. She is passionate about education and enjoys working with students to help them reach their academic goals. At Mathnasium, she loves teaching math and finds it rewarding to break down challenging concepts into simple steps while building students’ confidence and problem-solving skills. In her day-to-day life, Julie enjoys playing table tennis, travelling, spending time with family and friends, and baking in her free time. She is committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment where every student can succeed. Her favourite math joke is: “Why did the student eat their homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!”

Kingsley

Kingsley is studying Health Sciences at McMaster University and wants to pursue a career in Medicine. He is highly passionate about teaching and strives to help all students achieve their academic goals. At Mathnasium, Kingsley is able to further his passion for teaching in an environment that shares his values. As an individual who believes in a holistic approach to teaching, Kingsley recognizes the importance of mathematics across all disciplines of study. In his experience, learning mathematics not only provides students with the practical knowledge needed for various fields, but the learning strategies developed through mathematics also enhance their ability to work through novel problems in the future. Aside from teaching, Kingsley enjoys spending time with friends, playing volleyball, and keeping up-to-date with the latest Star Wars lore. Kingsley’s favourite math joke is: What was R2D2’s only calculation error? Thinking his volume was r squared times d squared.

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Sarah

Sarah is a student at the University of Toronto Mississauga, pursuing a degree in Geographical Information Systems with minors in Business and French. She is passionate about teaching and enjoys helping students build confidence and strengthen their understanding of math. At Mathnasium, Sarah focuses on creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and developing strong problem-solving skills. She is dedicated to helping each student learn in a way that works best for them. Outside of the centre, Sarah enjoys reading, painting, travelling and more. Her favourite math joke is: Why was the equal sign so humble? Because it knew it wasn’t less than or greater than anyone else.

Ahmad

Ahmad is studying Mathematics at the University of Toronto. He’s passionate about all things math, and bouldering. His goal is to become a Professor, which is why teaching at Mathnasium is so important to him! When teaching, he values communication and enjoys showing students the beauty of Math beyond the formulae. His favourite joke is the following: what do you call someone who reads a math paper? A co-author.

Anshul

Anshul is studying Biochemistry at McMaster University with the goal of pursuing a career in medicine. He has a strong passion for understanding how the human body works at a molecular level and hopes to apply that knowledge to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Anshul is a curious and creative learner who enjoys exploring new ideas and thinking about problems from different perspectives. He enjoys teaching and helping students build confidence in challenging subjects by breaking concepts down in a clear and approachable way. Outside of academics, he has a strong interest in music and geography, and he enjoys learning about different cultures and perspectives from around the world. In his free time, Anshul likes listening to music, exploring new ideas, and sharing his knowledge with others in a supportive and engaging environment. Anshul’s favourite math joke is: Why did the student do multiplication problems on the floor? Because the teacher told them not to use tables.

Zahra

Zahra is planning to study biomedical sciences, with the goal of pursuing dentistry in the future. She enjoys helping students build confidence in math by breaking down concepts in a clear, supportive, and stress-free way. Outside of school, Zahra enjoys art and hands-on creative projects, especially anything creative or design-based. She loves working at Mathnasium because she enjoys building connections with students and watching them become more confident problem-solvers.

Yalda

Yalda is a student at York University, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Health Policy, Management, and Digital Health. She aspires to work in healthcare management with a particular interest in roles that involve integrating technology to improve patient care and healthcare operations. Yalda is passionate about teaching math to help students master concepts they once found challenging. In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new coffee shops! Her favourite math joke is: why shouldn't you ever argue with a 90 degree angle? They're always right! 

Katlyn

Katlyn is a Life Sciences student at the University of Toronto and is pursuing a career is medicine as she aspires to work in Cardiology or Oncology. Outside of school, Katlyn loves ice skating, swimming, and going on trips to visit new places. Katlyn’s passionate about helping students develop problem solving skills and help them build confidence in math. At Mathnasium, she loves to create an encouraging and supportive environment for students to learn, be curious, and enjoy understanding math. Katlyn’s favorite math jokes is: What did the calculator say to the student before their math test? Don’t worry, you can count on me!

Rayyan

Rayyan is pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Business. Rayyan aspires to start a career as a programmer or a developer, and is also trying to start his own business! Rayyan enjoys teaching math and working with all our Mathnasium Mathletes and strives to ensure that all students reach their fullest potential in mathematics. Rayyan loves math because it is like solving a series of puzzles, each one more intriguing than the last, and when you finally crack it, there is a sense of satisfaction that is hard to beat. During his free time, Rayyan likes to read books and play sports. Rayyan's favourite math joke is: Why was the equal sign so humble? Because it knew it wasn't less than or greater than anyone else!

Maha

Maha is studying Biological Sciences at the University of Guelph. She is passionate about the sciences and how it can explain all things around us. She has always enjoyed math and loves teaching it to others, especially through fun, interactive and engaging ways. She believes math is an essential part of life, and that every student should have the opportunity to understand mathematics. Through Mathnasium, her goal is to help students conceptualize math and learn to enjoy it in different ways. When not studying, Maha enjoys reading novels, skateboarding, and annoying her little sisters! Her favorite math joke is: “There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can count and those who can’t.”

Zaid

Zaid is studying Computer Engineering at the University of Guelph and is interested in building a career in software development and technology. He enjoys teaching and is passionate about helping students feel confident as they learn new skills. At Mathnasium, Zaid strives to make math clear and approachable by breaking down problems step-by-step in a way that students can actually understand. With a teaching style that’s clear, patient, and encouraging, Zaid believes math is more than just getting the right answer it helps students build strong problem solving habits they can use in school and beyond. Outside of Mathnasium, Zaid enjoys watching sports. Zaid’s favourite math joke is: Why was the math book so calm? Because it had all its problems worked out!

Ayaan

Ayaan is studying Biochemistry at McMaster University and wants to pursue Medicine. He is very interested in sharing his passion for learning and teaching to students at Mathnasium. At Mathnasium, Ayaan likes to change the way students see math and encourage it's application in all forms of life. Ayaan believes learning mathematics trains students and serves as a way to workout their brain. Aside from teaching, Ayaan likes to play soccer and watch sports, read a good novel, and hang out with friends. His favourite math joke: Did you hear that parallel lines have so much in common? It's a chance they'll never meet.

Shahd

Shahd is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and is interested in building a career in the energy and water systems industries. She has a strong passion for teaching and enjoys solving math problems, particularly in algebra and calculus, which form the foundation of engineering concepts. Her goal is to help students not only understand the material but also build confidence and enjoy the learning process. Outside of academics and work, Shahd enjoys reading, playing badminton, being active, and spending time with friends. Her favourite math joke is: “I enjoy math jokes just as much as the next person, but  y = mx + b  is where I draw the line.”