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1048 E Bloomingdale Avenue Valrico, FL 33596

Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Brandon

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.

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.

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Becky McDaniels

Becky McDaniels

Owner/Operator
Mathnasium of Brandon is owned and operated by long time Brandon resident Becky McDaniels. Becky earned her Bachelor's Degree with honors from Kappa Delta Pi in Elementary Education at the University of Tampa, in 1997. She has since taught elementary school for 12 years, including private, public, and charter. Becky has had great success with her students, including having the top scores in the county on the math FCAT 2 years in a row. Becky was honored to accept the position of Math Coach/Curriculum Specialist for the Hillsborough and Pinellas County Charter Schools (4 Elementary Schools, and 4 Middle Schools)which allowed her to grow and learn even more. Becky has a love for education, and helping children feel successful and achieve their goals. Becky has lived in Brandon her entire life, and stays involved with her community through the local Valrico Fishhawk Chamber of Commerce, programs like Impact for teens and families and is very involved in the local schools. She has many volunteer hours at her children's schools, volunteered in her local church, loves to work with the teenagers in her community, and enjoys attending local sporting and music events at her neighborhood schools. Becky's husband Lance has been a coach for SBLL, and for local travel ball teams. His love for coaching and providing a fun and wholesome atmosphere for children to learn the love of a sport along with the importance of teamwork combined with Becky's passion for education makes them a great team. Building character and confidence in young people is very important to both of them. Becky struggled with math as a young girl, so helping students become more confident and successful is her passion. She wants students to understand that math is not about learning to be ready for the next math class - it's about learning to think! Building confidence and helping students find success is her passion.

Ali

Center Director
Ali received her bachelor's degree in mathematics along with a minor in secondary education from the University of Florida. After many years of working as an office manager for multiple companies and homeschooling her four daughters, she began working at Mathnasium where she uses her hard earned degrees daily. Ali was a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, FBLA, and served as the secretary for Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). She was part of the Bible quiz team with her church and earned many scholarships and awards from competitions. She served as a leader in her church youth group and eventually served as the secretary for the church alongside her husband, who was the youth/associate pastor. Ali began working at Mathnasium in 2021 as an instructor and then lead instructor, before taking on her current role as the Center Director. Her love for children and passion for Math allows her to succeed in her position. She enjoys meeting with parents and sharing the uplifting news that their children are progressing in their math skills and gaining confidence, as well!

Kaylee

Instructor
Kaylee is a sophomore 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.

Calleigh

Instructor
Calleigh is a senior at Bloomingdale High School, where she engages in many STEM-related classes. WIth an avid passion for learning about the world, she has taken many of the mathematics and science courses, including AP Calculus BC, AP Physics, and AP Statistics. Calleigh is involved with many organizations at school, including being the president of SAVE Club, officer in Key Club and Science National Honor Society, and member of both the Mu Alpha Theta + National Honor Society. Beyond the classroom, she is a local leader at Seeds of Hope food pantry and volunteers weekly at her church. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and thrifting. Calleigh's commitment to helping others both academically and mentally is shown in her role at Mathnasium. As an instructor, she uses her experiences to foster confidence in student's abilities and expand their knowledge. Her patience and commitment to help students get over barriers make her a crucial part of our Mathnasium team.

Bradley

Instructor
Bradley is a high school student who grew up in California. He has always enjoyed and excelled in math, and Geometry is his favorite by far! He is a big fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and in his free time he enjoys Scuba Diving or spending time with friends. Bradley plays volleyball and loves chess! Favorite Number: 22 because it is the number of the Dodgers pitcher, Clayton Kershaw. Favorite Math Joke: What did 0 say to 8? Nice belt. In five years I will be: Graduating college as an aerospace engineer. I love Mathnasium because: I want to help others succeed the same way that I did! I enjoy teaching and seeing concepts click in students' minds, especially when they never thought they would get it!

Jake

Lead Instructor
Jacob is currently a student at Jesuit High School, where he is engaged both inside the classroom and in various extracurricular activities. Jacob has always excelled in his math courses and is currently enrolled in AP Calculus AB. Outside the classroom, Jacob spends most of his time playing lacrosse; Jacob plays attack on the varsity lacrosse team. Jacob also plays a role on Jesuit’s Varsity quiz bowl team, where he specializes in math and science. Jacob is a part of the National Honors Society and plays an active role in numerous service clubs, such as Key Club and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. When not practicing lacrosse or answering quiz bowl questions, Jacob likes to fish and spend time with his friends. Jacob’s desire to help others drew him to Mathnasium. As an instructor, Jacob uses his math skills to find the best medium for his students to learn and grow to their full academic potential. His desire and will to help others grasp certain math concepts make Jake a valuable asset to the Mathnasium team.

Alex

Lead Instructor
Alexander is a student at Newsome High School and has a strong interest in mathematics and science. Alex's goals are of becoming an engineer. To build towards this, Alexander is enrolled in a number of rigorous AP courses, including AP Calculus and AP biology, classes which he thoroughly enjoys and exceeds expectations in. Alexander also participates in extracurriculars, most notably playing for the only tier one hockey team in Florida, the Florida Alliance, and recently took his team to the national championship. In his free time, Alexander enjoys studying for his classes, diving into historical books, and helping out in his community. Most of all, Alexander enjoys guiding the wonderful students at Mathnasium through all their mathematical qualms. His passion for helping students get comfortable with math and prioritizing finding ways that make sense to them is what makes Alexander a valuable member of the Mathnasium team.

Sophia

Instructor
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.

John

Instructor
John is a senior at newsome high school where he has excelled throughout his years there. He has taken math classes such as AP Precalculus and College algebra and will be taking AP Calculus, AP statistics and more in his senior year. John recently auditioned and made it into in Newsome’s advanced Chamber orchestra as a violin player. He was even the 1st chair of his section for a few concerts.He is also involved in honors societies like Phi Theta Kappa at HCC. Outside of school, John is involved in competitive bowling and bowls league every Saturday. John uses his advanced knowledge in math to help students understand the basic concepts and ideas of math needed to succeed further in his career. He has a strong passion for math and helping others and loves seeing the faces of students when they start to understand a concept.

Shealyn

Instructor
Shealyn is a student at Bloomingdale High School, where she excels as a student and is actively involved in her school. Shealyn’s passion for math has has helped her achieve high scores and advanced math courses during her student career. Shealyn is very involved at Bloomingdale, she plays volleyball at her school, is in Animal Welfare, Key club, and is hoping to be in SGA next year! In her free time Shealyn plays piano, viola, and plays volleyball with friends. Shealyn’s is 3rd in her class and looking forward to moving up! Shealyn has always had a passion for teaching and math and is excited to join the Mathnasium team.

Gideon

Instructor

Nathan

Instructor
Nathan is a student at Bloomingdale Senior High School, where he pursues his interests in computer science and mathematics through game design and advanced math courses. He also participates in multiple extracurricular activities, specifically as an officer in the Bloomingdale Esports club and a member of the Bloomingdale Computer Programming Club and Spanish Honor Society. In his free time, Nathan enjoys playing video games and going to theme parks. Nathan also volunteers at Feeding Tampa Bay and in the tech booth at his church. As a Mathnasium instructor, Nathan is able to help students learn math in a way that makes sense to them, and he is excited to share his love of math with others.

Andrew

Instructor
Andrew, a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida, with a bachelors of science in mathematics, and before that a graduate and honor student of Bloomingdale High School. In his time at university, he has gained an expert knowledge in a myriad of mathematical topics, including such important topics as calculus, algebra, and how such topics relate to other fields, namely science, engineering, and programing. Passionate about his degree, he has helped many people achieve a better understanding of mathematical topics, and will continue to do so during his time at Mathnasium. In his free time, he enjoys historical European martial arts, and spending time with his brothers. With many years of learning under his belt and a deep love of mathematics, he is excited to help Mathletes learn and understand his chosen field.

Kartika

Assistant Center Director
Kartika, an accomplished graduate of Middleton Magnet High School for Biomedical Sciences, has distinguished herself through a blend of academic excellence and leadership. As Editor-in-Chief of both the school newspaper and yearbook, Kartika showcased her editorial skills and commitment to student life. Her achievements in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Health Occupational Students Association (HOSA) are noteworthy, with three national titles highlighting her exceptional abilities in these organizations. Additionally, her membership in the National Honor Society underscores her dedication to academic and personal excellence. Continuing her pursuit of knowledge, Kartika attended Florida State University, where she majored in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Aeronautics and Fluid Dynamics. Her rigorous coursework included Calculus I, II, & III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. Outside the classroom, Kartika served as a Learning Assistant for precalculus courses, reflecting her passion for teaching and supporting her peers. In her free time, Kartika enjoys photography, reading, and traveling, which enrich her perspective and creativity. At Mathnasium, Kartika is eager to inspire the next generation of thinkers, demonstrating her belief that mathematics can be accessible and exciting for everyone. Her dedication to fostering a love for math, combined with her strong academic background, makes her a valuable member of the Mathnasium team.

Ekaterina

Instructor
Kat is a junior at Riverview High School, and she is outstanding in academics. Kat is currently enrolled in AP Calculus AB, and various AP classes. She excels in school maintaining a 4.0 GPA and plans to study Software Engineering in college. She likes to swim and create art in her freetime. Kat works at Mathnasium to help kids learn and improve their math skills.

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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