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.

Liz Olsen

Regional Director

Liz is from Utah County and is currently a Senior at the University of Utah. Her all-time favorite subject is Calculus. Some of her other favorite classes she has taken are Foundation of Analysis 1, Foundations of Algebra, and Intro to Number Theory. In high school, her favorite math class was AP Calculus BC. In high school, Liz was on the Girls Golf Team. She has spent the last 8+ years working with kids, teaching them math, golf, tennis, basketball, and swim. Liz loves to ski, snowboard, and golf. She loves to watch football and basketball - she is a big fan of the Utah Utes and Utah Jazz.

Fun Fact: I love Star Wars. I can watch them all over and over again, and will never get sick of them.

Favorite Number: 7 - It has the highest probability of being rolled with two six-sided dice.

Education: Senior at the University of Utah studying Mathematics

Why I love Mathnasium: I am excited about Mathnasium! Two of my favorite things are math, and teaching kids new things. At Mathnasium, I'll get to do both of those things! I love when you are teaching a student math and you can see in their eyes when something has just clicked and they start to understand it. Math can be hard, and it is very rewarding when you figure certain problems out. I love helping students feel that

Kassidy Shumway

Co- Owner

Kassidy Shumway grew up in Bountiful, Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University in 2011. While at BYU, Kassidy earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering, was a TA in the math department, and also found time to be an All-American and a team captain and member of the BYU Women's Soccer Team. Kassidy has many years of experience coaching children of all ages in soccer. She has been helping students at Mathnasium since January 2013. Kassidy and her husband have two kids and two active dogs.

Fun Fact: Is in a video on YouTube with over 6 million views

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from BYU

Why I love Mathnasium: I love helping kids realize that math can be fun. My favorite part of my job is going into elementary schools and putting on Math Nights. Laughing and having fun with kids while we do math is so rewarding!

Reed Brown

Owner
Reed has always loved math and enjoys helping kids learn to love math and how to use math in their daily lives. Reed earned a BS of Electrical Engineering degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters of Business Administration degree at Boise State University. Reed has spent over 25 years as a successful engineering and operations executive at Hewlett Packard, Quantum, and Iomega. In 2004, he decided to test his entrepreneurial skills and created Matchbin (now Radiate Media), a successful internet software company. Over the last 10 years, Reed has been active in the Utah technology community. As a member of the Governor's Technology Initiative Advisory Board for the State of Utah, he has helped to grow funding for engineering programs at Utah Universities and Colleges. Reed and his team is committed to helping children grow their interest and confidence in math and prepare them for a successful college education and career in technology, business, finance, medical, manufacturing, science, biology, or other fields that require strong math skills.

Fun Fact: Decided to become an Electrical Engineer because of 8th grade shop project making a DC motor

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from BYU and Masters of Business Administration degree from Boise State University

Clint Brown

CEO / Owner

Clint Brown spent the first 16+ years of his career working in marketing and advertising. From the small software start up to the $100M advertising agency, Clint has helped companies of various sizes grow and succeed. Clint has been involved with Mathnasium for several years and loves the rewarding experience of helping kids of all ages build math confidence.
Clint currently resides in Utah with his wife and 3 kids. Clint loves being in the outdoors hiking, canyoneering, skiing and more. He enjoys watching college football and cheering on the football team from the University of Utah.

Fun Fact: Clint summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Which reaches an elevation of 19,341'. 

Education: Clint holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering at the University of Utah.

Why I love Mathnasium: Helping kids realize that they can do math is one of the most rewarding things I've had the opportunity to experience in my career. Seeing a student gain confidence in their ability to do math can be life changing and working at Mathnasium allows me to see that happen every day. 

Aimee Call

Assistant Center Director
I have taken All high school requirements for math, AP Calculus BC, Multivariable Calculus, History of Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Problem Solving, Biostastics, Geometry, Discrete Mathematics, Secondary Education Math Teaching Methods, Mathematics Education Practicum Lab, Writing and Technology for Mathematics Instruction, and completed Student Teaching (at Fremont High School). I was the captain of the BYUI Dance Team in college and I also run an online community for people who live chronically ill. I was a teacher at Fremont High School and a volunteer teacher for an elementary in China. I've also taught English at VIPKID (an online ESL program) and done private math tutoring for the past 10 years. I also love to bake sourdough!

Fun Fact: I lived in China for five months between college semesters, teaching English to elementary students. When I moved there, I couldn't speak a word of Chinese, and my students knew very little English. It was an incredible experience to communicate and teach despite the language barrier.

Education: I went to Davis High School, graduated in 2012. I then attended Weber State University starting in 2012 to received my associates degree in General Education. I finished my bachelors degree at BYU Idaho in Math Education, with a minor in Health Education. I student taught at Fremont High School. Only 2 months into my student teaching, a math teaching position opened up at the school. I was hired as a full time teacher, while finishing my student teaching requirements; I was technically a student AND a teacher at the same time for 2 months! I then continued to teach at Fremont the remainder of the year.

Favorite Number, why?: One is the only number that is neither prime nor composite. It has exactly one positive divisor: itself.

Why I Love Mathnasium: I love math! But more than that, I enjoy inspiring others to love math. My goal is to help kids build confidence in a subject that many find intimidating.

Shaun Sorensen

Instructor
I have taken Secondary Math Honors 1-3. I am currently in AP BC Calculus and AP Physics C Mechanics. I have participated in the Syracuse High school robotics team. I like figuring out the problems and finding new solutions. I also have participated in various choirs both inside of school and out. I have volunteered with the Syracuse Youth Court for the past two years. That has given me the opportunity to work with many kids of different ages and in various situations. I like to do robotics and go mountain biking and longboarding. I also like to read, listen to music, and hang out with my brothers.

Fun Fact: I have been learning chinese for the past 12 years.

Favorite Number, why?: My favorite number would have to be 10 because it is easy to multiply, divide, add, and subtract with.

Education: I am a Junior at Syracuse High School.

Why I love Mathnasium: Math has always been my favorite subject and I am excited to be able to help others with math. I love the joy when someone finally gets the right answer or figures something out.

Aaliyah Giles

Instructor
I have taken secondary math 1-3, CE chemistry which involves a lot of math, and currently I am enrolled in CE 1010 and CE 1050 math this school year. I used to play the piano for 8 years, but I recently stopped playing. I like to bake and cook for fun. I love to go hiking with my friends. I also love taking naps.

Fun Fact: I am the oldest of 7 kids, and have 6 younger siblings.

Favorite Number, why?: My favorite number probably has to be 3, I don't know why it is 3, but it is.

Education: I am currently a senior at Syracuse High School.

Why I love Mathnasium: I like it because I like to be able to help kids, and math has always been a pretty good subject of mine.

Luke Burchell

Instructor
I’m currently taking AP calculus BC along with AP Physics Mechanics, and I've completed Secondary math I through III. I am a member of the Northridge golf team along as the TSA and MESA clubs. I’ve always loved engineering and math is a big part of that. I love to golf, fish, and play pickleball. I’ll play any sport but I’m only confident in my abilities in pickle ball and golf. I fly fish as much as I can in the summer spring and fall. I also really love board games. Most Friday nights you’ll find me with five of my friends having more fun than we should moving meaningless bits of plastic around. I also enjoy to 3d model and print. I’ll make anything from organizers for board games to random parts I need to fix stuff.

Fun Fact: I can make various animal noises (about as well as you’d expect) I’ve also gotten a perfect score in Wii sports bowling.

Education: I’m in my junior year of high school at Northridge High. I’ll graduate in 2025 and I plan to major in Mechanical engineering.

Favorite Number, why?: 5 when a child I thought that the even numbers were the good guys and the odd were the bad guys. Even still I think they both have that respective vibe. Despite being an odd number I think that 5 is the “least odd number” so to speak. It’s still odd but it’s trying its best with easy addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Anya Jacobson

Instructor
I did advanced math in Junior High and Honors Secondary Math 1-3. Last year I took AP Calculus AB and am taking AP Statistics my senior year. I volunteer at Syracuse Youth Court, which has taught me how to relate with youth from all different backgrounds and take on responsibilities that put me way out of my comfort zone. I also am involved in NHS, where we do service projects and recycling at the high school. I started a pickleball club at Syracuse High a couple years ago, and it's been fun to see it grow!I did math tutoring at the high school during my junior year, and I learned how to help kids my age gain confidence in their math skills. I love pretty much any kind of sport! It's my favorite thing to pick up a new one and join a team, even if it means I'll be the beginner again. Right now I'm doing pickleball and tennis, and I've done volleyball, basketball, track, swimming, and cross country in past years. Reading has become a new hobby of mine this past year, and when the weather's nice, I like to go on 20–30-mile bike rides.

Fun Fact: I wake up to Christmas music every morning.

Favorite Number, why?: My favorite number is 2 because you always know even numbers are divisible by it.

Education: I'm in my senior year at Syracuse High School.

Why I love Mathnasium: Math is a tough subject, and I've always had awesome teachers and parents to help me through it. I want to provide that same support to students who feel discouraged about math and help them learn to love it! I enjoy working with kids of all ages and getting to know each of them personally.

Londyn Applonie

Instructor

I have taken Honors Secondary Math 1-3 and Math 1050 in high school. I was a member of my school's HOPE Squad from seventh grade through graduation. We worked to facilitate better community and friendship within the school. I was also a part of my high school's National Honor Society. In high school I interned at an elementary school and supported kids in their learning of all subjects (but math was my favorite). I love to read and go camping. I also like to play games with my family. I have also recently learned to crochet.

Fun Fact: I have five dogs.

Favorite Number, why?: My favorite number is 57 because it is a prime number and both 5 and 7 are also prime numbers.

Education: I graduated from Fremont High School and am currently in my first year at Weber State University.

Why I love Mathnasium: I love doing math and working with people. I understand that is not the case for everyone but I am excited to help others build their math skills and hopefully learn to love it a little bit more in the process.

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.

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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