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:

Andrew Bell, Center Director

In 2011, Andrew joined the team at Mathnasium of Johns Creek after spending 5 years working for the county school system. Born and raised in Ohio, Andrew's passion for math education led him to Mathnasium Learning Centers and he relocated to Atlanta, GA. "Math can be difficult, but Mathnasium makes math makes sense. Mathnasium creates a fun, engaging, and safe environment for children to catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math!"

Chris Lee, Owner

Mathnasium Master Certified

Chris graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1996. Upon graduation, Chris spent six years in the Atlanta electronics industry. He headed back to Georgia Tech in 2002, where he went on to earn his Master's in Business Administration. Chris's main passion in life is teaching children, as exemplified in his roles as a Math Tutor, Swim, baseball, softball, and basketball coach and Sunday school teacher. Chris has played a key role in setting the strategic direction of Mathnasium HQ since opening his first center in 2005. He has been a part of the leading franchisee committee since 2010 and plays an instrumental part in curriculum development. Chris currently serves as Chairman of the Board at Bridgeway Christian Academy.  Chris and his wife, Holly, have three children, Aubrey, Faith and Hudson.

Holly Lee, Owner

Holly graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She spent over seven years in several consulting, logistics and IT management roles with Arthur Anderson, UPS, and Cendian. In her career, Holly found the problem solving and analytical skills she developed through her Math education to be the foundation for her success.  She loves to influence and enrich the lives of children through nurturing a passion and appreciation for math. Holly and Chris opened their first Mathnasium location in September 2005 and have helped thousands of children in the North Atlanta area increase both their math abilities and confidence through math homework help. Holly and Chris are the proud parents of three children, Aubrey, Faith and Hudson.  All three children started attending Mathnasium from the time they could read and have grown up learning the Mathnasium Method and excelling in math at school.  Holly and Chris enjoy leading couple's small group leaders at their church, North Point Community Church. In addition to her role with Mathnasium, Holly stays busy volunteering in many capacities in her children's athletics and activities.

 Emma Alvarez, Instructor

Emma graduated from the University of Miami in 1972, with a major both in math and chemistry and a minor in education. Upon graduation she worked as a software engineer for almost 10 years, in different applications, ranging from statistics to operating system design. While working she continued taking graduate classes in mathematics and computer science. In 1981 she stayed home to raise a family. She has three children. When all her children went away to college she decided it was time for her to pursue her dream of being a teacher. After taking some graduate courses in education she got her teaching certificate and started teaching math and science in middle and high school. Since then she has been certified to teach math in middle/high school in the state of Florida, Washington and Georgia and very proudly holds a National Board Teaching certificate in mathematics/early adolescence. Emma joined our team as a math tutor in October 2017. 

 

 

Our talented Johns Creek Mathnasium team has been serving students in the North Atlanta area since 2005!  Photo taken at the Mathnasium National Convention in July 2017 where our team was recognized as the #6 top performing center in the Mathnasium of over 800 centers nationwide!  In July 2018, our team was once again recognized as the #6 top performing out of now over 900 centers worldwide!