Our Team at Mathnasium of Encino

Brandon

Brandon Morrell is passionate about helping students build confidence and grow their math skills every day at Mathnasium. Outside of the center, Brandon loves basketball and enjoys bringing that same energy, teamwork, and positivity into each session. He loves watching students improve over time and celebrating their successes along the way.

Hanishka

Hanishka is currently a junior in high school. In school, her favorite types of classes are math-based. She is planning to study business in college. Hanishka enjoys working with students and helping them build confidence in math. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and going to the beach.

Izzy

Izzy is a stellar high school senior with a strong academic record, earning A’s in all her honors math courses and scoring a 5 on the AP Calculus exam. She has a passion for numbers and problem-solving, and she loves finding creative ways to make challenging concepts easier to understand. Outside of math, Izzy enjoys playing tennis, reading, and working on her stationery business, SOZY Pencils. She joined Mathnasium to inspire students to build confidence, deepen their understanding of math, and develop strong problem-solving skills, all while making learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Izzy is excited to help each student discover their potential and love for math.

Shajiratul

Shajiratul is a passionate instructor with a BSc in Applied Mathematics from the University of Dhaka, specializing in financial mathematics and modeling. Born and raised in Bangladesh, he moved to the US to pursue advanced studies in math. He hadn’t always loved mathematics the way he does now; in fact, he was pretty scared of it until 5th grade. But that year, a great teacher not only overcame his fear of math but also made him fall in love with it. From then on, he has been enthusiastic about the various fields of mathematics, which inspired him to get a degree in Applied Mathematics. At Mathnasium, he channels this enthusiasm into teaching K-12 students, helping them conquer challenges in mathematical foundations, algebra, calculus, and beyond. For Shaz, the most rewarding experience is working with students to solve difficult problems together. Outside of math, he enjoys movies, gaming, reading, and listening to music.

Brandon Meyers

Brandon Meyers is a Center Director at Mathnasium and is an almost lifelong Las Vegas resident, having grown up in the Las Vegas Valley since middle school.

Prior to joining Mathnasium, Brandon spent 10 years in management roles, where he developed strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that he now brings into his work with students, families, and staff.

Brandon is very family-oriented and is a proud father of three daughters. He values building strong relationships with students and families and creating a supportive learning environment where students can grow in confidence and skill.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing video games.

Lauren Perkins

Lauren moved from California to Nevada in 2023 and quickly found a home at Mathnasium. She holds degrees in mathematics, anthropology, and liberal arts, and credits her success in math to the amazing teachers she’s had throughout her life. She believes that a strong math foundation is key to academic success and lifelong confidence. 

As Center Director, Lauren is passionate about supporting students on their math journey and is deeply committed to the Mathnasium Method. Outside the center, she enjoys interior decorating, participating in Twitch streams, and spending time with her cat, Beans.

Dan Saposhnik

Dan graduated from the University of Arizona in 1985 with a B.S. in Microbiology and from Hofstra University's Graduate School of Business in 1990 with an MBA in Accounting. He worked as a CPA with public accounting firm Price Waterhouse and has built successful companies in various fields including real estate and executive recruiting. Dan's passion for teaching and love for working with kids is rooted in family tradition. His mother was a highly regarded principal in Las Vegas for nearly 30 years. Dan has taught and tutored children of all ages and was a mentor for underprivileged children. Dan is committed to significantly increasing Encino children's math skills, their understanding of math concepts and their overall school performance. "We provide lots of warm encouragement in a very positive learning environment so that children build their confidence and develop a winning attitude towards math. Our kids learn math in a way that makes sense to them. They get excited about math and this spirit carries over into everything they do."

Laurie Wasser Saposhnik

Laurie graduated from UCLA in 1986 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. Before joining Mathnasium, she built a successful career working with Fortune 500 high-tech companies, including IBM, SAP, EMC, TIBCO, and MicroStrategy.
Laurie’s passion for teaching and working with children is deeply rooted in her family values. Her father, a dedicated special education teacher, spent over 30 years shaping young minds in California. Following in his footsteps, Laurie is committed to empowering children in the Las Vegas community by improving their math skills, fostering a strong understanding of mathematical concepts, and building their confidence to succeed academically.
In addition to her work at Mathnasium, Laurie volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), where she advocates for the best interests of children in foster care. This role reflects her dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and supporting their growth and well-being.