Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Clarksville IN

Reed Fendley

Reed graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Washington & Lee University in 1997, and he also has an M.A. in Social Studies from Teachers College, Columbia University in the City of New York. A former history teacher on the secondary and undergraduate levels, Reed is a firm believer in the value of a strong liberal arts and sciences education. When students are encouraged to “cross-train” their learning, focusing on STEM courses as well as the arts and humanities, lives are forever enriched and potential career paths are multiplied. This lifelong interest in learning, along with the practical belief that quality math instruction should be an integral part of every child’s education, encouraged Reed to join his brother, Daniel, in opening their first Mathnasium Learning Center here in Clarksville. He is excited about transforming the way kids learn math as an involved owner, and he is eager to see lives changed as kids learn to become non-routine problem solvers. When Reed is not at the center helping math make sense for kids, he enjoys traveling, training for marathons, playing golf poorly, reading literature and spending time on his family farm.

Mike Callahan

Mike is a retired scientist who loves to teach. While he was working full-time, he also taught part-time at the University of Louisville for over 10 years. He taught various courses in Meteorology and Computers. At home, he tutored children in everything from Arithmetic to Calculus. Today, in addition to working as an instructor at Mathnasium, he also teaches at Ivy Tech. Mike is married, with one adult child, and lives in Jeffersonville. His hobbies include gardening, hiking, music and being a self-avowed science geek.

Callie Saperston

Callie recently moved to Louisville from the Chicagoland area and is currently a first-year PsyD student at Spalding University. She has a Bachelor of Arts in both neuroscience and psychology from Carthage College and has been tutoring children in everything from Elementary Math to Algebra 1 for almost five years. She ultimately plans to practice as a pediatric neuropsychologist, and she loves working with children and watching them learn and grow. Her hobbies include trying different coffee shops and spending time with her friends.

Joan Allen

Joan is a retired educational audiologist, having served students aged 3-21 during her 30-year career in that position. She had once told her friend, Mike Callahan, that in her next life she would like to be an accountant (And satisfies that desire by being her church treasurer for years now) or an algebra teacher. He remembered that and recruited her to tutor at Mathnasium. 

Joan enjoys working with students again and hopes to instill confidence in their abilities. She lives in Jeffersonville and is married with three adult children and two grandsons. In her spare time, she enjoys her church work, being with her family, gardening and cheering on the Hoosiers.

Reese Martel

Reese is currently a senior at Borden High School. She is on track to earn her academic honors diploma and plans to study Biology at Indiana University next fall. She is very passionate about math and working with students. Her favorite part about tutoring is when students begin to understand something for the first time, sparking an interest in math that replaces fear of math. In her free time, Reese enjoys playing sports, reading and spending time with friends and family.

Cody Gaestel

Cody graduated from Indiana University Southeast with a BA in Secondary Education and a minor in Mathematics. His hobbies include video games, reading and watching football. Currently, his favorite video game is Overwatch; his favorite video game of all time is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Cody's favorite book series is a fantasy series called Ascendance of a Bookworm, and he absolutely loves cheering on the Tennessee Titans. He looks forward to helping your kids become future mathematicians, engineers or whatever it is they truly want to be.

Cole Roberts

Cole is a student at Indiana University Southeast who remains undecided on a major. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, Indiana with an academic honors diploma. Cole was a member of the school’s handbell choir and a leading member in the NJROTC program. He is currently enlisted as a member of the Indiana National Guard, where he works with radios. In his spare time, Cole loves to read and listen to music.