Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Alamo Ranch

Christian Samarripa

• About Christian: I was born and raised in San Antonio. I went to UTSA and got a mathematics degree. I'm a huge baseball fan (Go Braves) and I used to run cross country (my fastest mile is 4:42).


• Hobbies: Video games, sports, collector


• Favorite Math Joke: Who was the inventor of the fraction? Henry the Eighth.

Hillary Martinez

• About Hillary: Graduated from UTRGV with a bachelor’s in Mathematics and a Math 7-12 teaching certificate. I hope to one day go back to school for my master’s and start an organization or school that focuses on educational equity and provides all students with the chance to succeed.


• Hobbies: Spending time with my dog and/or family, traveling, playing sports, being out in nature, thinking, learning, and being crafty


• Favorite Math Joke: What do you call an angle that’s gone through the garbage disposal? A wrecked-angle. :D

Huyana Phan

• About Huyana: I am originally from San Jose, California. Currently, I am a high school student at Health Careers High School and in the NHS program for math. I'm a huge sucker for anything thrilling from movies to rollercoasters, and I also hope to join the medical field one day, although I have to say, science is not my favorite subject! :D


• Hobbies: Reading, watching any shows from Spanish or American T.V. to sports (especially NBA) to Kdrama and anime, and hanging out with friends and family.


• Favorite Math Joke: Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine!

Blanca Bryant

• About Blanca: I first joined the Mathnasium family as a student in grades 8-12. In May 2023, I graduated from the Christian School at Castle Hills with 31 credits from Colorado Christian University. I am majoring in Psychology, hoping to become a counselor. Last, but not least, I'm a huge fan of "The Lion King." Love everything about it! :D


• Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and/or family, drawing, listening to music, swimming, and watching shows/movies about animals, cooking competitions, and superheroes (team Marvel)


• Favorite Math Joke: What did the right side of the number line say to the left side? "Why are you always so negative?!"

Sam Le

• About Sam: Right now I'm a student at health careers and a part of JCL. I like learning about random facts and medical stuff!


• Hobbies: I like to sleep, draw, and listen to music.


• Favorite Math Joke: Why did the boy eat his math homework? He thought it was a piece of cake

Jamison Ramos

Addie Tamayo