Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Coconut Grove

Laura Hamel

Laura is excited to welcome children and parents to Mathnasium and help kids learn math in a way that makes sense to them! Currently raising three sons, Laura understands the high value families in our community place on education. Laura graduated from Wake Forest University with a BS in Business. After discovering Mathnasium and opening their first center in 2014, Laura and Jonathan knew they had found the perfect way to combine their passion for children and education.

Jenny Colletti

Jenny has always had a passion for teaching. She believes there is more than one way to solve every problem, and loves helping children develop their own sense of problem-solving and critical thinking. She graduated from the University of Miami, where she majored in Math and Sociology and has been part of the Mathnasium team since 2013. She enjoys seeing the difference she makes in children's lives every day at Mathnasium.

Karla Tavarez

Karla has always loved math! She earned degrees in Applied Mathematics and Economics from the University of South Florida and is passionate about encouraging students to share her enthusiasm for math. She is excited to continue to grow with Mathnasium and help create lifelong problem solvers!

Riss Mendizabal

My name is Riss Mendizabal! I was born in Matanzas, Cuba and grew up in Miami and graduated from Ransom Everglades. Education is something I have always been passionate about. As a former instructor for Breakthrough Miami, I know first hand the importance of a strong mathematical foundation in children's lives. In my off time, I enjoy cooking and spending time with my 7 year old lab, Lenny.

Dmitry Zubchuk

Dmitry earned his Masters Degree in International Economics from the Diplomatic Academy in Moscow, Russia. Following his graduation, Dmitry worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before realizing that his real passion was working with children. This passion led Dmitry to join one of the largest international schools in Russia, working as a Student Support Services and ESL teacher for the next ten years. Dmitry’s goal has always been to make his students love the educational process, feel confident and independent, and provide them with skills and knowledge that they will use throughout their entire lives. Dmitry is really excited to be a part of the Mathnasium team!