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.

Andrew Nash

Assistant Director In Training
I graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a major in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics.

Donald Wengerd

Instructor

I like math because of the many fun challenges it presents, and the problem-solving skills it builds that are applicable in so many other aspects of life. My favorite math subject is calculus, which is both the most difficult and most enjoyable class I have ever taken. I plan to teach math after college, so I like working at Mathnasium for the experience it gives me working with students; moreover, it is very fulfilling to help students get the extra help they need to be more confident and excited about their work. My favorite number is 3: it's a solid number, and triangles are pretty cool too. My favorite hobbies are playing saxophone and guitar, as well as long-distance running. An interesting fact is that the modern form of calculus was discovered by two different people independently, and published at about the same time.


Currently pursuing his degree in Mathematics and Education at the University of Maryland. He will return this summer!

Brandon Pace

Instructor
I graduated from University of Maryland in May of 2020 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. In addition to Mathnasium, I work at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) as a Aerospace Engineer. My favorite number is 19. I love that it is prime. One day I looked at it and declared it my favorite number!

Saya Fournier

Lead Instructor

I am a junior at Chopticon High School. I am in the Academy of Finance and part of the Future Business Leaders of America serving as their historian. I also participate in Building Excellent Students Together which is a group for helping freshman acclimate to high school. My favorite number is 4 because it is the first single digit number with 3 factors.

Gabe Cannavo

Instructor
I graduated from Great Mills High School and am currently enrolled in St. Mary's College of Maryland. I am a double major, focusing in Education and Mathematics. I currently am working as an 8th grade special education para-professional. I like math because it is a universal language that everyone can use. My favorite subject is Algebra. I like working at Mathnasium because I love teaching. My favorite number is 13 because it is my birthday number and my "un-lucky lucky number" My hobbies include playing soccer, video games, and going outside, especially on my skateboard or with my dog!

Anibal Fermaint Gonzalez

Instructor
My favorite numbers are 7 and 15. 7 is one of my favorite numbers because my birthday is in the month of July. My other favorite number is 15, which stems from my soccer jersey number that me and my sister shared!

Mimi Phan

Instructor
I am a junior at Chopticon High School. I am in the Academy of Finance and part of the Future Business Leaders of America. I am also participating in Building Excellent Students Together which is a group for helping freshmen acclimate to high school. I am part of the environmentalist club at my high school so I can help protect our ecosystem My favorite number is 15 because that is the day I was born.

Samarah Lewis

Instructor
I am a junior at Patuxent High School. I participate in the Student Government Association and the National Honors Society. I also am a 4H volunteer. My favorite number is 8 because it was the age I always wanted to be regardless of my current age.

Shannon Austria

Math Beast
I am from Waldorf, but I attend school at the USMSM building as a Mechanical Engineer Major at UMD! I’ve loved math and science ever since I was kid, and joined plenty of clubs to challenge myself growing up. I was part of the Math Team, Lego and VEX EDR Robotics club, and led Girl Powered STEM workshops!

Other than math and science (and sometimes using it for this), I love being creative in anyway! I love drawing, painting, crocheting, sculpting—anything that I create and build with my hands. 

Lucas Dunbar

Instructor

Colin Maden

Instructor

Dilana Winter

Instructor

I am a senior at Patuxent High School! I am a member of the Student Government Association, National Honors Society, and Key Club! My favorite number is 3 because of the magic number song! 

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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