Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Eugene

Charlotte Lundell

Charlotte is attending the University of Oregon, studying Business Administration. She graduated from high school in Southern California as a dual enrollment student and earned Magna Cum Laude honors, while balancing being the captain of the basketball, cross country, and track & field teams. She helped families tutoring their kids during the pandemic, then helped coach children’s sports teams after confinement, which expanded her love for helping others learn. During her free time, Charlotte loves to run, and organize and watch her favorite sports teams play.

Olivia Standke

Olivia graduated from an Oregon High School with a 4.3 GPA as an AP student, and is currently studying Math and Education at the University of Oregon. She helped teach math for a year as a teacher's assistant, and is excited to be back into helping kids learn to love math. When she is not busy working or studying, Olivia enjoys playing her harp and board games. Her favorite board game is Mastermind, also called Pico-Fermi-Nada.

Daniel Collier

Daniel attends the University of Oregon, pursuing a degree in Physics and a Minor in Math. He grew up in California, where he became fascinated with math and science when he had tutors throughout middle school, so in high school, he worked as a peer math tutor in the College and Career center. He also worked at multiple sports camps for kids. Alongside math and physics, Daniel loves to read books and play ultimate frisbee and board games.

Kevin Figueroa

Kevin is studying Math and Education at the University of Oregon. He worked with students in outdoor science programs and as an in-class Teacher Assistant in a 6th grade class. Kevin is bilingual in English and Spanish, and likes learning new languages.  As a local Oregonian, he grew up loving the outdoors, including bouldering and rock-climbing. He also plays the saxophone.

Gloria Zhang

Gloria is an actuary with a Master in Mathematics from Illinois State University. She grew up in a family of math professionals, which sparked her passion for the field. Passionate about teaching, she finds it rewarding to inspire others and share the fun and beauty of mathematics. Prior to Eugene, Gloria has lived in Chicago and Louisville, and has traveled extensively within the U.S. and abroad. She is fluent in Mandarin, and proficient in various programming languages. Outside of work, Gloria enjoys hiking and creating digital illustrations.

Ben Himmelman

Ben is studying Psychology at the University of Oregon, with a Minor in Sociology and Philosophy. He enjoys teaching kids after tutoring math, piano, and chess. Ben moved from Los Angeles to Portland where he grew to love the natural world of the Pacific Northwest, so he likes hiking, paddleboarding, camping, swimming, skiing, and especially rock climbing. He's also a movie enthusiast and an active boulderer.

Brandon Foster

Brandon graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a double major in Computer Science and Theatre, and earned Summa Cum Laude. At the university, he worked as a computer science grader and as an online math and computer science tutor. Brandon is also an actor and a musician (drums and piano), and enjoys board games and video games.

Antonio Sakai

Antonio graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor in Mathematics and a Minor in Physics. He was born and raised in Oregon, and has tutored math in high school then in college. In his free time, Antonio enjoys playing board games and video games, making home movies with friends, and going on road trips.

Haven Burley

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Timmy Cho

Timmy is a senior at South Eugene High School and has successfully completed advanced math courses such as AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and IB Mathematics and Interpretations. He is currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the French Immersion Program. Before graduating, he will have taken all his IB and AP exams as well as the SAT. Outside of school, Timmy tutors French Immersion students. Aside from French, he also speaks Cantonese. During his free time, Timmy likes to play piano, cello, and tennis with his family and friends at YMCA, where Director Mo still coaches tennis.

Max Ritzow

Max graduated from the French Immersion program at South Eugene high school before attending the University of Oregon where he graduated from the Clark D. Honors College with a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology. Tutoring at UofO, he helped student athletes practice good study habits and prepare for exams in math, chemistry, and biology, working with students individually and in groups. Aside from his interests in Exercise Physiology and teaching, Max is an elite bicycle racer and competes in high level events across the country.

Ryan Schumacher

Ryan is attending the University of Notre Dame, where he's studying Accounting. He graduated from Jesuit High School in Portland, where he was captain of the cross country and track & field teams, before joining the University of Notre Dame team. In high school, Ryan helped tutor youth in math and geography at Portland Tennis and Education. Besides his interest in distance running and math, he likes to watch all kinds of sports, especially the Green Bay Packers.

Zoe Tomlinson

Zoe is currently pursuing Data Science and Math degrees at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College, as well as a Minor in Sustainable Business. Before attending college, she graduated from Lincoln High School in Portland with an International Baccalaureate diploma. Zoe worked as a math tutor for children in her neighborhood, and coached young swimmers on her synchronized swimming team. At UO, she enjoys playing on the club water polo team, and going to football games.

Henry Wayte

Henry's experience working with children started as a Coach for Eugene Middle School Ultimate, when he was a student at South Eugene High School. After graduating from Baker Early College with an Associate's degree, he's now studying Math at Oregon State University, where he also works part-time as a classroom learning assistant, and plays on the ultimate frisbee team. Henry plays ultimate semi-professionally for the Portland Nitro of the United Frisbee Association.

Ellie Cho

Ellie is a student at South Eugene High School with an avid interest in math and learning, and will be a junior in summer 2024 when she takes over her brother Timmy's position at our center. She is enrolled in the IHS (International High School) program, and the French Immersion Program, planning on graduating with the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in 2026. In her free time, Ellie enjoys drawing, playing piano like her brother, and playing on the South Varsity tennis team.

Samy Jemmali

Samy is Mo's son. He's a junior at South Eugene High School, and has been a Mathnasium student since we launched our center in June 2020. Samy is also a "Frenchie" in the French immersion program in the IHS (International High School) program. With his dad, Samy likes to ski, and play tennis, soccer, and chess. His favorite hobbies are building computers, filming, and playing videogames.

Yasmine Jemmali

Yasmine is Mo's daughter. She's a senior at South Eugene High School, and has been a Mathnasium student since we launched our center in June 2020. Yasmine is also a "Frenchie" in the French immersion program in the IHS (International High School) program, and will be taking her IB (International Baccalaureate) exams alongside her SAT before graduating in spring 2023. Yasmine competes in gymnastics, and has been coaching gymnastics to kids at NAAG for over 3 years. She also likes to ski, play tennis at YMCA, and play chess with her dad. Her favorite hobby is music ,and she loves to play the piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, and drums.

Mathnasium of Eugene

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