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.

Cheyenne Skager

Assistant Center Director

Cheyenne is a Champlin Park High School graduate and IB Program alum, currently pursuing her Associate of Arts at North Hennepin Community College. With plans to become a math teacher, she’s passionate about helping students who struggle with math fundamentals. 

Cheyenne values math for its role in building logic, communication, and critical thinking skills. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys fantasy books and relaxing at home with her cat, Harvest Moon. 

Alan McCarthy

Instructor

Alan earned his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois and has taught math at both the middle and high school levels. He appreciates math for its ability to build abstract, analytical thinking and loves the 1-on-1 teaching dynamic at Mathnasium. 

In his free time, Alan enjoys pickleball, volleyball, and gardening, always bringing a thoughtful, curious approach to everything he does. 

Paul Keckhafer

Instructor

Paul is a student at Maple Grove Senior High with a love for how universal and applicable math is in everyday life. He’sespecially interested in using math in future studies in finance or business. 

When he’s not tutoring, Paul enjoys axe throwing, video games, and listening to music. He’s excited to help younger students discover how useful—and fun—math can be. 

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.

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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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