Our Team at Mathnasium of Augusta

Emma

Nice to meet you, I'm Emma! I graduated from Augusta University with a bachelor's degree in mathematics- the best subject, of course. Math and I really get along, because nothing is more satisfying than finding the right answer. Joining the Mathnasium team has taught me so many useful skills, and I can't wait to share them to make math more enjoyable for our students. I look forward to seeing you at our center!

Jeff Rucker

Jeff LOVES forecasting success for your child's future! Before opening the first area Mathnasium (in 2011), Jeff was the Chief Meteorologist at NBC Augusta for 12 years. His decision to bring Mathnasium to the CSRA is a logical follow-on to all his previous work as a Navy and broadcast meteorologist. Jeff often jokes that meteorology is 70% math, 20% science and 10% art. “I think I took more math classes in college and grad school than I did weather classes.” Since beginning his broadcast meteorology career back in 1996, Jeff has made school visits and weather education outreach a top priority. From pre-K to high school, Jeff has spoken to hundreds of classrooms all over the CSRA. Anyone who has ever seen one of Jeff’s weather talks (or weathercasts) knows that Jeff loves to teach. Besides making regular visits to area classrooms, Jeff teaches elementary kids at his church, Stevens Creek, and college students at Augusta State. Mathnasium affords Jeff the wonderful opportunity to expand his gift of teaching. “Now I can be in my own classroom all day!” Jeff also believes that math and science expos and fairs are critical to helping all kids understand how important and fun math can be. Jeff has played critical roles in the Middle School State Science Olympiad, SRS Technology Days, and Science Education and Enrichment Day at USC Aiken. “If kids can learn how to think, they will gain confidence to solve problems. Mathnasium is all about building a rock-solid mathematical foundation – we call it number-sense – that leads to confidence and accomplishment in all areas of life, not just in math!” Jeff holds a B.S. in Physics from the U.S. Naval Academy and an M.S. in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. Jeff’s love for math started early! He even earned his high school varsity letter on the math team!

Christine Rucker

Christine, Jeff's wife, is his biggest cheerleader and is so excited to be involved with MATHNASIUM here in the CSRA! She is the behind-the-scenes staple that keeps it all together. Christine holds a B.S. in Communications from Old Dominion University. She has worked as a news producer at NBC and CBS in Norfolk VA and at NBC here in Augusta. Her experience line producing local news helps her juggle all the ins and outs of the Centers. As a mother to two college students, Christine knows how to make kids feel comfortable, encouraged and welcomed! She's excited to see you at the center very soon.

April

Hi, my name is April! I am currently working towards a degree in math at Augusta University! I have a real passion for math and kids! I enjoy math because it makes sense and it’s like a puzzle that needs to be solved. I love seeing the students at Mathnasium enjoying math too. You can really see the moment where they start to understand the concepts that you are teaching them and it brings me joy to see them understanding it. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Allison

Hi, nice to meet you! My name is Allison. I am currently studying Chemistry at the University of South Carolina - Aiken. I dream of being a forensic scientist but have always loved teaching and working with kids, so I am excited to be an instructor at Mathnasium. See you soon!

Tomo

Greetings! My name is Tomo! I earned a B.A. in English from USC-Aiken and SC Secondary Math Certification there as well. I have taught in the classroom for 30 years, ranging from Pre-algebra through AP Calculus BC and IB HL Math. I have since retired from the classroom but not because I wanted to stop teaching. I visited a Mathnasium center and was thrilled to see the amount of math pedagogy involved! I am pleased to be a part of Mathnasium and I look forward to sharing the excitement with you!

Josh

Nice to meet you, I'm Josh!  I graduated from Augusta University with a bachelor's in Physics (minoring in Mathematics). From coding to doing research, I love looking at how math can be used to describe so many of the amazing things in our world! I believe in being a life-long learner and enjoy encouraging others to do the same.  I look forward to meeting you!

Esha

Hi, I'm Esha! I'm studying cell and molecular biology at Augusta University, with hopes to go to medical school. I love teaching at Mathnasium! It is a joy to watch our students really progress and actually ENJOY math! I look forward to seeing you at the Center soon!

Landon

Hello, I'm Landon! I look forward to helping your son or daughter grow stronger in math! I have loved math for as far back as I can remember. I love working at Mathnasium because I have a passion for helping others. See you soon!

Ariana

Hi, I'm Ariana!  I am a student at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School. My passions include music, art, learning, and helping others. Math has been my favorite subject for as long as I can remember. I am thankful to be a part of the Mathnasium team because I'm excited to help students love math.  See you soon!

Isaiah

Hello, my name is Isaiah! I attend Davidson Fine Arts. I have been tutoring my peers in math for as long as I can remember, and I enjoy it! I love the interconnectedness of math, and all the applications it has throughout my day. I’m excited to share my experience and enjoyment in math, and I look forward to meeting you soon!

Xan

Hi, I'm Xan!  I earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Chemistry from Augusta University, and I am pursuing a M.S. in Biological and Computational Mathematics. I enjoy teaching and I love math! It makes me happy when I can help students achieve that "lightbulb" or "aha!" moment.  Outside of work, I enjoy doing black and white film photography and playing violin, cello, and mandolin with the Sand Hills String Band at Augusta University. I look forward to meeting you soon!  You'll catch me in the Center or as the online instructor for our "at home" program!

Farrah

Hi, my name is Farrah, and I am currently studying math at Augusta University. My love for learning drives me to help students improve their number skills and build confidence in their abilities. I understand how frustrating math can sometimes feel, and I aspire to be a mentor that relates to and guides your student . When I’m not at Mathnasium, I enjoy hiking, reading, and cooking with friends. I’m excited to share my passion for math and learning with every student at Mathnasium!

Hannah

Hi, I’m Hannah!  I attend Harlem High school & I absolutely love math. There’s something so satisfying about solving problems that have a clear answer—it’s almost therapeutic, especially since so many things in life don’t work that way. My dream is to become a teacher because I love helping students, seeing them grow, and getting to connect with them. I can’t wait to make a difference at Mathnasium! See you soon!