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Proud Owner of Mathnasium of Brandon & Mathnasium of Riverview

Mathnasium of Brandon and Mathnasium of Riverview are locally owned and operated by long-time Brandon resident, Becky McDaniels.

Becky earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with honors from the University of Tampa in 1997 and is a distinguished member of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education. With over 12 years of classroom teaching experience in private, public, and charter schools, Becky has consistently demonstrated her passion for student success. Her commitment to excellence in education led her students to achieve the top math FCAT scores in the county for two consecutive years.

Recognized for her leadership and curriculum expertise, Becky was selected to serve as a Math Coach and Curriculum Specialist for charter schools across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, supporting eight schools (four elementary and four middle) and contributing to instructional improvement on a wide scale.

Becky has also been a standout leader within the Mathnasium franchise community. She is a proud recipient of the Mathnasium Artichoke Award — one of the highest honors awarded to center owners who demonstrate unwavering heart, grit, and perseverance in service of students, families, and the Mathnasium mission.

In addition to this distinguished honor, Becky’s centers have received multiple accolades, including:

• Business of the Year Award

• Success Factor Award

• Pi Day Award

• Marketing Excellence Award

She has also developed and mentored a team of exceptional instructors, with three of her team members named runners-up for the National Instructor of the Year Award.

Her leadership extends beyond her centers; Becky has served on the Mathnasium Franchise Advisory Committee, helping to shape and guide the future of the brand alongside fellow franchisees and corporate leadership.

Having struggled with math herself as a young student, Becky is driven by a deep, personal passion to help children build confidence and discover their potential. She believes that math is not just about numbers — it's about learning to think, and she works every day to ensure her students feel successful and empowered.

As a lifelong Brandon resident, Becky is also a dedicated community member. She actively participates in the Valrico FishHawk Chamber of Commerce, Central Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce, and supports various youth and family organizations, including Impact. She regularly volunteers in local schools and enjoys engaging with students and families at sporting and arts events in the community.

Through her centers, Becky continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and families — one equation, one breakthrough, one confident child at a time.

Meet Our Center Director: Ali
Center Director – Mathnasium of Brandon

Ali is the Center Director at Mathnasium and brings a unique combination of academic excellence, leadership, and heart to the role. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Secondary Education from the University of Florida, and now uses that foundation daily to guide students on their journey to math confidence.

Before joining Mathnasium, Ali spent several years working as an office manager for various companies while homeschooling her four daughters — a role that deepened her appreciation for individualized education and student growth.

Ali has always demonstrated a strong commitment to academic achievement and leadership. In high school and college, she was an active member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, FBLA, and served as secretary for Mu Alpha Theta, the national math honor society. She also competed on her church's Bible quiz team, where she earned multiple awards and scholarships.

Ali began her journey with Mathnasium in 2021 as an Instructor. She quickly advanced to Lead Instructor and now serves as Center Director. Her love for children, paired with a deep passion for math, fuels her work each day. She especially enjoys meeting with parents and sharing the exciting news of their children’s progress — not only in math skills, but in confidence and self-belief.

Ali has also held many leadership roles within her church community, including serving as youth group leader and church secretary, working alongside her husband, who served as the youth and associate pastor.

Ali’s belief in the power of education, her compassionate leadership, and her genuine care for each student make her an invaluable part of the Mathnasium family.

Meet Our Assistant Center Director: Tika
Mathnasium Team Member – Mathnasium of Brandon

Tika is a standout member of the Mathnasium team, bringing with her a rich background in academic achievement, leadership, and STEM education. A graduate of Middleton Magnet High School for Biomedical Sciences, Kartika excelled both inside and outside the classroom. She served as Editor-in-Chief for both the school newspaper and yearbook, demonstrating leadership, creativity, and a strong commitment to student life.

Kartika’s accomplishments include multiple national titles in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Health Occupational Students Association (HOSA), a testament to her drive and excellence in both business and healthcare disciplines. She is also a proud member of the National Honor Society, reflecting her dedication to academic and personal integrity.

She continued her education at Florida State University, where she majored in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Aeronautics and Fluid Dynamics. Her rigorous coursework included Calculus I, II, III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra — giving her a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied mathematics. While at FSU, she also served as a Learning Assistant for precalculus courses, where she discovered a passion for teaching and mentoring.

At Mathnasium, Kartika brings that same passion to every session. Her goal is to make math accessible, exciting, and empowering for every student. With a calm and encouraging presence, she helps students build both their math skills and their confidence.

Outside of Mathnasium, Kartika enjoys photography, reading, and traveling, all of which bring fresh perspectives and creativity to her work with students.

Kartika’s combination of academic rigor, teaching experience, and genuine care for students makes her a valuable and inspiring member of our team.

Sophia is a senior at Bloomingdale High School, where her passion for academics thrives. She has a special love for science and math and is enrolled in various AP and honors courses, which demonstrates her commitment to the subjects. Sophia is involved with the theater club at her school, where she holds a leadership position. She also takes up many opportunities to volunteer with other clubs when possible, where her willingness to help her community shines through. Outside of school clubs, she enjoys painting, creative writing, and spending time with her two little siblings. Sophia’s love for helping others excel in mathematics is clearly shown through her role at the Mathnasium. In her role, she uses her expertise in math to empower students to build their confidence, develop math skills, and understand connections between math and the world around them. Her love for teaching and dedication to success make her a wonderful part of the Mathnasium team.

Kaylee is a junior at the University of Florida majoring in Data Science with a minor in Spanish. She has been passionate about math since a young age, when she skipped a year ahead of the grade track in the subject. At the University of Florida, she is enrolled in a multitude of calculus, statistics, and programming courses maintaining all A’s in each one. Kaylee is involved in several organizations at UF. She is a member of the UF Girls Who Code chapter, and the Data Science and Informatics Club. She is also involved in a research project working with sports analytics – in which she uses her calculus and statistical skills on a weekly basis. In her free time, Kaylee loves to read and go for runs - she has done about twenty 5k’s so far! When she is home from school, she always enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, and her 6 dogs, 5 cats, 3 rats, and 3 gerbils. Kaylee’s role at Mathnasium is very important to her because she enjoys helping others feel more confident in math. Throughout her three years at Mathnasium, she has become very passionate about math and hopes to keep empowering students with the subject. Her unique experience and passion for math makes her a key part of the Mathnasium team.

John is a freshman at the Florida Institute of Technology, majoring in Meteorology. He is a recent graduate of Newsome, completing rigorous courses like AP Statistics, AP Precalculus, AP Calculus and other STEM related classes. He was also a member of the Science National Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honors society and more. His dream job is be a weather forecaster for The Weather Channel with a Masters/PhD in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology. He will be taking a plethora of Calculus and Physics classes in his years there. In his free time, John loves playing violin and has a strong passion for music. He has played violin for 8 years and he was the 2nd chair of the highest ensemble in his high school. He also likes going to the gym, hanging with friends and bowling. At Mathnasium, John loves helping students and watching as they grow their math skills and seeing the faces of his students when it finally clicks.