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:
Eunice Magnusson, Center Director
Education: B.A. Math Education - Western Governors University
Related Experience: Substitute K-12 Math Teacher for the DODEA
Fun Fact! Ms. Magnusson grew up in Japan!
Math Topic she would like to learn in the future: Topology
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Lisa Ingram, Assistant Center Director
Education: A.A. - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Related Experience: Spent many years doing applied math (real world problems) in the business world.
Fun Fact! Ms. Ingram spends her time as an abstract painter.
Math Topic she would like to learn in the future: Calculus
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Mark Kriston (aka Mr. K), Owner
Education: M.B.A. - University of Chicago, B.S. Mathematics - Cal State, Los Angeles
Related Experience: 20-year career in the computer industry, Math teacher at high school and college levels.
Teach Certification: Illinois type 09 (Secondary)
Other: Mark lives in Lincoln Park with his wife Kathy. They have two sons, Ira and Garret
Fun Fact! Mr. K's resume includes "bookbinder." He lived breifly in New Orleans where he bound deeds, marriage licenses, and other legal documents into large volumes that he sewed, glued and lettered by hand. After moving to Los Angeles, Mr. K used his bookbinding skills to do rare book restoration for the Huntington Library in nearby San Marino - and pay for his math degree!
Math Topic he would like to learn in the future: Number Theory
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Michelle Yuen, Instructor
Education: B.A. Mathematics, Biochemistry concentration - Carleton College
Related Experience: Academic research at the University of Louisiana Math Department
Fun Fact! Ms. Yuen accidentally walked onto the set of the movie Pitch Perfect while doing research in Louisiana!
Math Topic she would like to learn in the future: Measure Theory and Algebraic Topology
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Elaine Reich, Instructor
Education: J.D. - Loyola University School of Law
Related Experience: Research attorney; substitute teacher and librarian at the University of Chicago Lab Schools
Fun Fact! Ms. Reich has fun being in nature. Her favorite vacations include hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, hearing her voice in Echo Canyon, New Mexico, seeing the wildflowers in Door County, Wisconsin, and strolling through Central Park in NYC!
Math Topic she would like to learn in the future: Statistics
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Andrew Moore, Instructor
Education: B.S. Mathematics, B.S. Economics - University of South Carolina
Related Experience: Tutored math while attending college
Fun Fact! Mr. Moore enjoys going fishing while visiting his family in Florida!
Math Topic he would like to learn in the future: Mathematical Finance
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Mustafa Mohammad, Instructor
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering - Milwaukee School of Engineering
Related Experience: Tutored Calculus while attending college
Fun Fact! Mr. Mohammad went sky diving for his 21st birthday!
Math Topic he would like to learn in the future: String Theory
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Danny Khananisho, Instructor
Education: B.Sc. Psychology, (expected) M.A. Philosophy - Loyola University Chicago
Related Experience: Tutored calculus in college.
Fun Fact! Mr. Khananisho likes to study ancient languages in his free time!
Math Topic he would like to learn in the future: Topology
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Ashley Welch, Instructor
Education: B.A. - University of Kansas
Related Experience: Passed both the Probability and Financial Mathematicas actuarial exams.
Fun Fact! Ms. Welch has hiked the Great Wall of China!
Math Topic she would like to learn in the future: Physics
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Katie Mediate, Instructor
Education: (expected) B.S. Applied Math - Loyola Universitity
Related Experience: Tutored math student for 3 years
Fun Fact! Ms. Mediate loves to ski!
Math Topic he would like to learn in the future: Fluid Dynamics
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Will Lupica , Instructor
Education: B.S. in Film with minor in Mathematics - Middlebury College
Related Experience: Tutored SAT & ACT prep as well as linear algebra and calculus while in high school and college
Fun Fact! Mr. Lupica is enrolled at Harold Ramis Film School at Second City studying comedy filmaking!
Math Topic he would like to learn in the future: Advanced Probability
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Matt Rowland , Instructor
Education: Masters in Supply Chain Mangagement - University of Texas; Bachelors in Finance & Supply Chaine Management - Indiana University at Bloomington
Related Experience: Tutored in high school as a part of National Honor Soceity
Fun Fact! Mr. Rowland spent two weeks in the Philippines (Manila, Clark, Baguio) in 2016!
Math Topic he would like to learn in the future: Probability and Statistics
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Nikki Menis, Instructor
Education: (expected) B.S. Neuroscience, B.S. Psychology - Depaul University
Related Experience: Former tutor at Kumon Learning Center, Chemistry tutor at WashU in St. Louis
Fun Fact! Ms. Menis has hiked the White Mountains in New Hamsphire!
Math Topic she would like to learn in the future: Theretical Physics
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Cameron Keenan, Instructor
Education: M.M. Music Performance- Depaul University; B.M. Music Performance - Ball State University
Related Experience: Tutored students in math high school and college
Fun Fact! Mr. Keenan teaches bassoon lessons!
Math Topic he would like to learn in the future: Non- Euclidean Geometry
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Abigail Johnson, Instructor
Education: B.S. in Math and Graduate Program in Secondary Ed from Michigan State
Related Experience: Taught High School Math and Physics at Chicago Public Schools
Fun Fact! Ms. Johnson plays the French Horn!
Math Topic she would like to learn in the future: Statistics
Favorite Mathnasium Character:
Jake Berger, Instructor
Education: B.S. in Environmental Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.S. at Indiana University Bloomington
Related Experience: Taught undergraduate biology and mathematics courses at Indiana University
Fun Fact! Mr. Berger also work for the Environmental Protection Agency!
Math Topic she would like to learn in the future: Calculus
The "Third Teacher," The Center
Just as an instructor guides and promotes a child’s learning, so does the environment where that learning takes place. Design and function at the Mathnasium of Ravenswood Center are guided by a collaborative project on learning environments: "The Third Teacher - 79 Ways You Can Use Design to Transform Teaching and Learning."
Learn more at thethirdteacher.com.
Sun | 12:00pm - 3:00pm |
Mon | 3:00pm - 7:00pm |
Tues | 3:00pm - 7:00pm |
Wed | 3:00pm - 7:00pm |
Thurs | 3:00pm - 7:00pm |
Fri | CLOSED |
Sat | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
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