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.

Keith

Center Director

Keith works closely with both students and parents to ensure progress is clear, measurable, and meaningful. He values open communication and helps families stay engaged with the learning process, creating a strong partnership that supports student growth.

Energetic and patient, he is always ready to listen and provide guidance when challenges arise. He emphasizes deep understanding of each concept, helping students build a strong foundation that allows them to extend, connect, and apply their learning with confidence in the future. 

Mr. Ising earned his Master’s degree in Actuarial Science from the University at Albany and has proudly served the Mathnasium community for over eight years. Outside the center, he is a devoted American football fan and proudly roots for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mujtaba

Instructor

Mujtaba brings enthusiasm and positivity to the center, helping students build confidence through engaging and approachable instruction. Currently studying engineering, he especially enjoys Algebra and Trigonometry and loves helping students see math as both understandable and rewarding.

Mujtaba is passionate about making learning fun and encouraging students to stay curious as they work through new concepts. Outside the center, he enjoys playing basketball and bringing that same energy and teamwork into his work with students.

Lana

Instructor

Meet Lana! With a strong academic background in Biology and Chemistry, Lana brings a deep appreciation for analytical thinking and scientific problem-solving to the Mathnasium team. While she loves all areas of STEM, her absolute favorite math subject is Geometry—she thrives on helping students visualize spatial concepts, tackle proofs, and discover how math applies to the world around them. Outside of Mathnasium, Lana works in healthcare and is an avid camper who spends her free time exploring the great outdoors. She can't wait to help her students build confidence, master new skills, and foster their own love for learning!

Jakob J.

Instructor

Jakob holds a Master’s in Physics from RPI and is on a mission to prove that math isn’t just numbers on a page—it’s how the universe works! He loves all things calculus, but what he enjoys most is breaking down challenging topics into clear, bite-sized steps that make math make sense. Jakob coaches at Mathnasium because watching students discover their own potential is the most rewarding part of his day. Outside the center, Jakob is an avid competitive gamer who loves strategy, teamwork, and high-stakes problem-solving.



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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