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.

Patricia Surman and Reiner Krämer lead Mathnasium of Boulder with a shared passion for education and a commitment to student success. Every day, they strive to make learning math engaging, effective, and encouraging for every child who walks through their doors. Their mission is to foster a genuine understanding of math by providing high-quality instruction, a positive learning environment, and personalized support.
Together, Patricia and Reiner ensure that each student has the tools to build confidence, improve problem-solving skills, and develop a lasting appreciation for math. They look forward to helping your child achieve a bright, successful future.
Ashley brings extensive teaching experience and a deep love for math to her role as Center Director. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in education and is a former high school math teacher. At Mathnasium, she enjoys guiding students toward confidence and mastery through personalized learning.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys cooking, hiking, crocheting, and spending time with her husband and two young boys, ages one and three. Her favorite number is 11, and she loves seeing her students grow and succeed in math each day.
Romel holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and has two years of experience teaching high school math. Her favorite part of working at Mathnasium is watching her students experience multiple “aha” moments as new concepts click throughout the day.
Outside of teaching, Romel enjoys spending her days caring for her indoor plants and painting. Her favorite number is 44, which is a reflection of her appreciation for patterns and balance in both art and math.
Angelo is pursuing a degree in mathematics and computer science with a minor in physics at the University of Chicago. He loves exploring connections between intuition and logic, both in math and in his teaching. His favorite part of working at Mathnasium is seeing students connect their own insights to the concepts they’re learning.
In his free time, Angelo enjoys playing in chess tournaments, solving challenging puzzles, and exploring new mathematical ideas. His favorite number is 2 for its simplicity and foundational role in mathematics.
Mckinnly has a degree in applied mathematics and brings a wealth of experience as a systems engineer and middle school math teacher. At Mathnasium, she enjoys connecting with students daily and helping them grow more confident with each session.
Outside of the center, Mckinnly loves playing board games, from silly party games to complex strategy games that can last eight hours! Her favorite number is 24 because of its many factors, reflecting her love for structure and versatility in math.
Addison is a current undergraduate student at the University of Rochester studying Astrophysics and Aerospace Engineering. When she’s not studying, she enjoys skiing, stargazing, and watching sci-fi movies. Her favorite number is 299,792,458 (the speed of light). Her favorite part of working at Mathnasium is helping students understand the “why” behind math.
Isaac is currently a junior at George Washington High School. His hobbies are working out and playing basketball. Isaac's favorite number is 18. His favorite part of teaching at Mathnasium is to share his love for math through meaningful moments of students learning something new.
Ty has a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. While not instructing at Mathnasium, he enjoys playing guitar along with soccer and ice hockey. His favorite number is 31 because that is his hockey number! Ty loves teaching math and seeing the moment when the kids just "get it."
Alyssa is a recent graduate of CU Boulder and has her degree in Physics. She enjoys playing video games or board games in her spare time. Her favorite number is 14! Alyssa stated she enjoys knowing that the kids are getting a better understanding of something that can be a bit scary and Mathnasium offers her the opportunity to help them.
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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