Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Saskatoon

Ogee

Ogee has finished her degree in Physiology and Pharmacology at the UofS. When it comes to math, she really likes probability - because if you don't know it, there's a chance you might like it if you try it!

Shawn

After spending 2 years teaching English in Japan, Shawn decided to come back home to Saskatoon to try and start his career as a full time high school teacher. However, he couldn’t say no to coming back and working with the students and instructors of Mathnasium again! Now that he’s back, Shawn’s looking forward to seeing his friends again and playing some outdoor sports like spikeball, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.

Georgina

Georgina is studying Kinesiology at the UofS. She is also playing on the women's Huskie soccer team. She has always loved math and has a passion for helping explain math concepts to kids. When she's not at school or soccer practice you can find her baking cookies or going for walks by the river.

Kassandra

Kassandra works with our online students to teach math in a way that makes sense to kids! Kassandra earned 5 years of experience as a Mathnasium student before joining our team of instructors - and her enthusiasm is palpable even to our online students. She has grown to love math and loves helping other students learn to love it too. When Kassandra isn't at Mathnasium she'll be spending her time dancing, biking, reading, or teaching fitness classes

Nida

Meet Nida, the supermom with a flair for fun in the kitchen! When she's not busy being a mom to her two boys, she's cooking up a storm and exploring the delicious world of Mughlai cuisine. With a master's degree in Mathematics, she's got brains and taste buds to spare! Nida loves diving into investigation series and reality shows for some thrilling entertainment, and she's always up for a chat with kids: sharing riddles, facts, and hearing all about their plans.

Dylan

Dylan brings the hype to our Mathnasium sessions - ready to play games, share facts, and exude positivity. Dylan is studying education at the UofS.

Ronin

Once upon a time, Ronin didn't love math - then he became a Mathnasium student and loved it so much he became a Mathnasium instructor! We love that Ronin knows our program inside out and is able to share his passion and experience with our students. Ask me about music!

Affaan

Affaan has loved math since a young age and his passion for math & science has inspired him to work with our youngest students supporting them in their math journeys. Not so long ago Affaan was a Mathnasium student himself! Now he is studying Kinesiology at the UofS. When he's not at Mathnasium or school Affaan enjoys doing research at the UofS labs, playing soccer & basketball, and spending time with family.

Carolyn

Carolyn is all about learning and helping illuminate difficult topics for students of all ages. With over 30 years of experience teaching in secondary and upper elementary classrooms, she brings an incredible breadth of experience to the Mathnasium team. Carolyn has taught level 30 biology, accounting, and mathematics as well as middle school science. She has earned her BSc in Education and an MA in Biology; she continues to stretch her knowledge and capacity by studying Archaeology at the UofS.

Niloufar

Niloufar has completed her physics degree a the UofS. The reason Nilou likes science (math included) is that she believes it is powerful and helps us to understand our universe. She chose to be an instructor because of her enjoyment of explaining things and helping people. Nilou is always interested to learn about cultures, history, and languages. She also likes swimming and cooking. Her motto: Be kind.

Nathan Windels

Nathan is the Owner of Mathnasium of Saskatoon. Nathan has both a B.Eng. and M.Eng. from the University of Saskatchewan, and while at the UofS, he received several NSERC research scholarships as well as Graduate Teaching Fellowships to teach a general engineering course at the UofS for two consecutive years. Although involved in many extra-curricular activities and competitions, the highlight of his involvement at the UofS was being a part of the USST during NASA's space elevator centennial challenge. Nathan is married with four kids. Watching students struggle in math prompted him to begin his journey to the discovery of the Mathnasium Method. He is dedicated to helping the children and teens of the Saskatoon community and across the province truly understand math by teaching it in ways that make sense to them.

Leah Windels

As a mom of four busy kids, Leah knows being a parent is no easy task. She has also seen first-hand the impact a program like Mathnasium can have on homework time, children's attitudes, and family dynamics. Leah works mostly in the background making sure that payments are processed as efficiently as possible. Leah also does a great job picking fun items for the Mathnasium Prize cabinet, and likes going on adventures with her puppy.