Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Garner

Dylan Freedle

Dylan graduated with a degree in math from North Carolina State University in 2018. In high school, he experienced working with children as a Boy Scouts camp counselor. Dylan believes that being able to think outside the box is a great skill that, when practiced, can help with almost any kind of problem. As a result, he enjoys puzzles, brainteasers, and games of all kinds. Dylan enjoys teaching students math the Mathnasium way, in a way that makes sense to them.

Chris Curtin

Dr. C was a scientist once upon a time, earning a PhD in astrophysics from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. He has experience teaching and tutoring math and science to pupils of all shapes and sizes. He’s been with Mathnasium for 3 years, and believes that with the right instruction and a bit of effort, anyone and everyone can make math make sense. Dr. C is a big fan of professional tennis, and dreams of some day attending Wimbledon in London.

Muhammad Khan

Muhammad is currently a junior studying aerospace engineering at NC State University. As a result, he uses math and physics everyday to solve problems. He has always had a passion for math and enjoys teaching others. His main goal at Mathnasium is to show students that math may not be as scary as it seems. Outside of work and school, Muhammad enjoys playing basketball, solving logic puzzles, and learning new instruments or sports. He is also busy with doing research in aerospace engineering at NC State. He hopes he can utilize the experience he has gained over the years to forward his passion for math.

Lanai Adams

Lanai Adams is a junior at North Carolina State University, studying Industrial & Systems Engineering. He chose this education path because of its intersection of interests between optimization, modeling, and design; all of which are things that interest him and propel him to want to solve problems using these methods. In a similar vein to his eventual career choice his interest and skill in mathematics comes from the fact that most of his other interests are either math-adjacent or require strong fundamentals. As someone who originally didn’t consider themselves good at math, he understands the importance methodology plays in instruction and education. Something he wants all of his students to walk away with is the idea that math is for everybody, and math is in everything. As a result, building your comfort with math vastly opens up your potential interests, career choices, as well as your ability to problem solve.

Ethan Wheeless

Ethan graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a minor in Secondary Education from North Carolina Wesleyan University in 2023. Currently, he is a high school mathematics instructor in the Nash County Public Schools system. His path to teaching math began with personal struggles in the subject during his early years, but he was inspired by college professors who sparked his interest in mathematics. Ethan is dedicated to sharing his passion for math with students, evident in his teaching role at Mathnasium and school. Apart from education, he enjoys activities like pickleball, skeet shooting, and disc golf. Looking ahead, Ethan aims to pursue a Master's degree in Mathematics and potentially a Ph.D. to further his academic journey.

Erik Studer

Erik is a senior at Apex High School with a longstanding passion for mathematics. He finds great joy in learning, particularly when he overcomes challenges that once seemed perplexing. With aspirations of pursuing a career in engineering, he recognizes that math will play a crucial role in his future endeavors. In the meantime, Erik is dedicated to helping fellow students experience the satisfaction of mastering concepts that previously confounded them. Erik enjoys playing video games and rock climbing with friends outside of his academic pursuits. He dreams of visiting some of the most breathtaking national parks, including Denali, White Sands, and Grand Teton. Erik is committed to enhancing your mathematical skills while ensuring the learning process is enjoyable.

Cadence Grillo

Cadence is a senior at Corinth Holders High School. Despite her longstanding love-hate relationship with mathematics, she has always found the subject to come naturally to her. Over time, she has charted her course to rediscover her appreciation for math. As a proud member of her school's Mu Alpha Theta club, she is entering her second year of participation. Upon graduating high school, Cadence aspires to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in automotive engineering, driven by her passion for cars and their myriad possibilities. She believes that learning should be an enjoyable and empowering experience rather than a source of stress and anxiety. With this philosophy in mind, she is committed to cultivating an environment that nurtures creativity and fosters students' interests in mathematics.