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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

Madeline

Hi, I'm Madeline. Nice to meet you! I am a pre-med student at Augusta University majoring in Cell & Molecular Biology. In high school, I worked part-time at Mathnasium of Columbus for a year and a half. I am working at Mathnasium again to help students overcome barriers in education and find joy in learning. I have been so blessed with amazing teachers throughout all my years in school, so I want to give back to the community in a similar way. Looking forward to meeting you!

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!

Rania

Hi, my name is Rania! I attend Augusta University, and I’m a biology major on the pre-med track. I’ve always enjoyed working with kids!  I love to see them learn new concepts. I went to Mathnasium myself when I was younger, so it’s really exciting for me to be an instructor now. I can’t wait to see you soon!

Brianna

It's nice to meet you, I'm Brianna!  I’ve loved math and learning for as long as I can remember.  And, I'm passionate about helping kids - so I'm excited to share that passion as a Mathnasium Instructor.  I look forward to seeing you soon!