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:

Miss Denise, Owner

Denise is the owner of four Mathnasiums in the Raleigh region: Mathnasium of Cary, Mathnasium of Brier Creek, Mathnasium of Wakefield, and Mathnasium of Lead Mine. These award winning centers have been helping students across the greater Raleigh area develop the thinking skills and confidence they need to succeed in their math classes for over 7 years. Denise's passion for improving students' confidence in mathematics is apparent. After spending 20 years at AT&T Bell Labs and Cisco systems, she embarked on a new journey with Mathnasium to fulfill her desire to give back to the community. Under her directorship, each of her four Mathnasium locations have truly become award-winning math learning centers in the area.

Mr. Wesley, General Director

Wesley graduated from Wake Forest University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics where he earned the Speas Award. In 2014 he earned his Master’s Degree in Physics from NC State University. He started working for Mathnasium soon after and loves tutoring math so much that he hopes to open his own Mathnasium some day. Wesley’s favorite part about the Mathnasium program is that it helps students to fully understand what they’re doing with the math they learn. In his free time, Wesley enjoys cooking, strategic board games, and playing video games with great storylines.

 Mr. David, Center Director 

David graduated from NC State University in Spring of 2017 with a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics. He started working as a tutor at the beginning of 2017, but liked the work so much that he decided to join full time after graduating.  David's favorite part about teaching is the satisfaction of getting a student to that moment where everything clicks and you can see how excited they are to understand.  

Ms. Kate, Instructor 

 Kate is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Secondary Math Education at North Carolina State University. She has a strong interest in getting students involved in STEM, and has been tutoring students K-12 in math and other STEM subjects since high school. As an instructor at Mathnasium, Kate strives to make math enjoyable for students so they can have a better understanding of how math is important and works in their lives. In her free time, you can find Kate playing in various music ensembles at NCSU, travelling, or playing with her pets at home.

Ms. Leann, Instructor  

Mr. Creighton, Instructor  

 Mr. Creighton did completed his undergrad at the University of Texas at Austin in   mathematics and neurobiology before obtaining his masters in applied mathematics at   the University of Tulsa. He taught at Tulsa Community College for a year, and now   enjoying teaching at Mathnasium. In his free time he plays racquetball and strategy   tabletop games.