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.

Amy is the proud owner and center director of Mathnasium of Cary IL. Before opening her center in 2018, she spent over a decade as a public school teacher. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from Carthage College and an MA in Gifted Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
As a lifelong local resident, Amy is passionate about supporting students in the greater Cary area. She’s committed to helping every child understand math in a way that makes sense to them and loves being part of each student’s journey to greater confidence and success.
Emily has been a part of the Mathnasium team for nearly four years. With an Associate of Arts and currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, she brings both dedication and enthusiasm to the learning environment. Emily is passionate about helping students grow and finds joy in watching their confidence and skills develop over time. She strives to make every session both fun and productive, with a strong emphasis on mental math strategies to build long-term understanding. Outside of Mathnasium, Emily enjoys painting, listening to music, and spending time with her family.
Brad has been inspiring young learners for more than 17 years as an elementary school teacher at Pritchett Elementary in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Literature from the American College of Education. Brad values the strong foundation math provides, knowing it can open doors to success in science, technology, and even the arts. He loves helping students see how math connects to the world around them and building their confidence along the way. Outside of teaching, Brad enjoys supporting his two high school–aged daughters in their activities, cheering on the Chicago Cubs, diving into a good book, and going for a run.
Kyle is currently a Sophomore at Jacob’s High School and is taking Calculus BC. Kyle has always loved math since kindergarten and loves watching others finally understand a topic after struggling with it for a while. If you asked Kyle his favorite number, he’d say i, even if it’s just in his imagination. In his free time, Kyle loves the outdoors, and you can often find him rock climbing, camping, or backpacking with Troop 368 Algonquin. He also loves computer science and cats.
Cara is a Sophomore at Cary Grove High School and is currently taking Honors Pre-Calculus. She likes reading a good book with some tea during her free time, or competing in taekwondo tournaments. Her favorite subject in school has always been math ever since she was young and still is to this day. Cara likes helping kids understand math and seeing the moment they get what they’re working on. In the future, she hopes to pursue a field of engineering.
Samia is a junior at Jacob’s High School and is currently taking AP Precalculus. She developed a love for teaching while babysitting kids and helping them with their math homework. In school, Samia is involved in Science Olympiad, Key Club, and Badminton Club. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, baking, and playing tennis with her friends. By joining Mathnasium, Samia hopes to instill a lifelong passion for mathematics in others.
Julia is a Junior at Cary Grove High School who is currently taking AP Calculus BC. She is involved in multiple sports at Cary Grove including flag football and soccer. Julia has loved math since grade school and plans to study actuarial science in college. She became interested in tutoring during her sophomore and junior years of high school when she would help her peers understand difficult topics in math. Julia’s main goal at mathnasium is to help others understand and appreciate math the way she does!
Haley is a Sophomore at Cary Grove High School who is taking Honors Pre-Calculus. Outside of work, Haley enjoys painting, reading, playing and listening to her favorite music, and contributing to Tech Crew for the school plays and musicals. Haley has had a strong passion for math since her earliest school days, and is excited to help more kids understand the subject.
Aiden holds an A.S. from McHenry County College and is currently pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago. He has a strong background in college-level mathematics, and he wishes to share his passion for the subject through teaching at Mathnasium. Aiden believes there to be no greater satisfaction than that "click" when the math finally starts making sense, and it is this feeling that drives his love for math and problem solving. Outside of Mathnasium, Aiden enjoys weightlifting, producing music, and cooking.
Isaac is a Senior at Cary Grove. In school, he is involved in Track and Field. He has always enjoyed math, and he enjoys helping students build confidence and develop a genuine love for math. Outside of school, he enjoys playing guitar and working tech at his church. In the future, Isaac hopes to study accounting and finance. Isaac's biggest goal at Mathnasium is to help others love and understand math.
Nick is currently a senior at Prairie Ridge High School and is currently taking AP statistics. Nick has always loved to challenge himself with math problems and wants to show others that math can be a fun and useful skill to know. Nick also enjoys to be outdoors either camping or hiking and hopes to one day pursue a career in chemical engineering.
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

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