Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.

Micha Koppel

Assistant Center Director
Micha is a graduate of the Ohio Virtual Academy, and a Summit County native. She has worked at learning centers and in early childhood development for the majority of the past 7 years. She is also very passionate about working towards better learning environments and more accommodations for children (and adults!) with neurodevelopmental disorders. Micha also loves studying science and history. Micha says, "I love working at Mathnasium because it is amazing to provide students the understanding that they often miss in school!"

Joey Newsome

Instructor
Joey is a graduate of Perry High School in Massillon, Ohio, and has loved math since he was 14. He was part of his school’s math team and has experience with tutoring. He wants to teach higher level math in the future, and is currently a math major at Kent State Stark. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his family, workout, and read. Joey says, “I love working at Mathnasium because I like to teach and help students!”

Domenico Serri

Instructor
Domenico is a junior at Lehman High School in Canton. For as long as he can remember, he has been obsessed with math and mathematical reasoning, and his love for math only grows as he gets older. He also plays the trumpet for the McKinley marching band. Domenico says, "I like working at Mathnasium because all students should learn the importance of math!"

Ellie Sowa

Instructor
Ellie is a sophomore at both Glenoak High School and Kent State University, and has loved math since she was a young child. She takes online math classes in her free time, and does tutoring through Mu Alpha Theta, her school's math honors society. When she is not doing math, she loves to spend time with her family and run. Ellie says, "I love working at Mathnasium because math has always been a passion of mine, and I love getting to help other people find the joy in it!"

Spencer Klatt

Instructor
Spencer Klatt is a graduate of Glenoak High School in Canton, Ohio. He is currently attending Kent State Stark to pursue a degree in animation. His love of math has only grown with time as he continues to further his education in the subject. He really enjoys working on his artistic ability and spending time with friends in his free time. Spencer says, "I love working at Mathnasium because it's so rewarding when a concept finally clicks with a student."

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.
Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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