Grand Rapids East
6080 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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.
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.
Get to know the new Center Director!
Taelor loves helping students discover that math is really just a giant puzzle waiting to be solved. A big fan of trigonometry and clever patterns, Taelor enjoys breaking tricky concepts into simple steps and celebrating the moment when everything suddenly clicks. One of the best parts of teaching is seeing the “lightbulb moment” when a student realizes they can do something they once thought was impossible.
Before joining Mathnasium, Taelor worked as a high school math teacher, helping students understand geometry and algebra and build confidence in their abilities. That same passion for encouragement now shows up in every math session.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: 47 (it seems round… but it isn’t!)
Favorite math topic: Trigonometry
Fun math fact: You can balance a triangle on its centroid
Hidden talent: Playing the ukulele
Favorite game: Settlers of Catan
Go-to snack: Peanut Butter M&Ms
Will loves helping students build both their math skills and their confidence, especially when they start to realize they’re capable of more than they thought. A fan of algebra, he enjoys helping students recognize patterns, make connections, and work through problems step by step. One of his favorite parts of teaching is watching students grow in confidence as their abilities improve.
If Will weren’t teaching math at Mathnasium, he’d be working as a software engineer, solving problems and building systems behind the scenes.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: 42
Favorite math topic: Algebra
Fun math fact: In a group of 23 people, there’s about a 50% chance two share a birthday
Hidden talent: Memorizing maps incredibly well
Favorite puzzle: NYT Connections
Go-to snack: Orange tea and a granola bar
Deanna loves showing students that math is full of surprising patterns and fascinating connections. A big fan of calculus and graphing, she enjoys helping students visualize how functions behave and how different concepts fit together. One of her favorite parts of teaching is seeing a student’s face light up when a problem finally makes sense.
When she’s not working through math ideas, Deanna would likely be exploring the tech world, where math and innovation go hand in hand.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: 6174 – Kaprekar’s Constant
Favorite math topic: Calculus & graphing
Fun math fact: If you could fold a piece of paper 42 times, it would reach the moon
Hidden talent: Solving a Rubik’s Cube in about 3 minutes
Favorite puzzle: Sudoku & Wordle
Go-to snack: Avocado toast and a Diet Coke
Meg loves helping students build confidence by showing them that even the trickiest math problems can be solved one step at a time. A fan of long division, she enjoys guiding students through the process and celebrating the moment when everything finally makes sense. One of her favorite parts of teaching is seeing that unforgettable “aha!” moment when a student realizes they can do it.
If Meg weren’t teaching math at Mathnasium, she’d happily be working in a bakery, creating sweet treats and perfecting recipes with the same patience and attention to detail she brings to math sessions.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: 11 (it’s her oldest son’s birthday)
Favorite math topic: Long division
Fun math fact: You need pi to find the circumference of a circle
Favorite puzzle: Jigsaw puzzles
Go-to snack: Doritos
Leo enjoys helping students see how math concepts connect and build on each other. A fan of algebra, he especially likes showing students how functions appear on graphs and how they relate to systems of equations. Watching students visualize those connections and understand the “why” behind the math is one of his favorite parts of teaching.
When he’s not working with numbers, Leo enjoys acting and writing, creative hobbies that let him tell stories and explore new ideas.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: 7 (prime and lucky)
Favorite math topic: Algebra
Fun math fact: Shorelines are considered fractals
Hidden talent: Acting and writing
Go-to snack: Popcorn and an energy drink
Anvi loves helping students build confidence in math by connecting new ideas to things they already know. A fan of algebra, she enjoys showing students how patterns and strategies from earlier lessons can help solve new types of problems. Watching students make those connections and grow more confident in their abilities is one of her favorite parts of teaching.
Outside of Mathnasium, Anvi would happily spend time working in a library, surrounded by books and opportunities to learn something new.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: No favorite—every number has its moment
Favorite math topic: Algebra
Fun math fact: Percents are reversible (2% of 10 = 10% of 2)
Hidden talent: Playing multiple musical instruments
Favorite game: Mario Kart
Go-to snack: Apples
Noah loves helping students see how math connects to the bigger picture and makes the world start to make sense. A fan of conceptual calculus, he enjoys focusing on the “why” behind the math and helping students understand ideas, not just memorize steps. One of his favorite parts of teaching is watching students begin to see patterns and connections they hadn’t noticed before.
If Noah weren’t teaching math at Mathnasium, he’d be diving into astronomy, exploring big questions about the universe and how it all works.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: 7 or 14 (birthday-related) …or 4 (because it’s so perfectly square)
Favorite math topic: Conceptual Calculus
Fun math fact: There are more ways to shuffle a deck of cards than seconds the universe has existed
Hidden talent: He can wiggle his ears
Favorite puzzle: Rubik’s Cube (still working on solving it!)
Go-to snack: Goldfish, Dot’s pretzels, and other salty snacks
Bryce loves helping students see that math isn’t just about answers—it’s about discovering the ideas and patterns behind them. A big fan of calculus, he enjoys exploring the bigger picture and helping students work through challenging concepts step by step. One of Bryce’s favorite moments is watching a student’s face when a new idea finally clicks.
If Bryce weren’t teaching math, he’d happily be coaching basketball, helping players build confidence, teamwork, and strategy—skills that show up in math, too.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: e (2.71828...) for its beauty in Euler’s identity
Favorite math topic: Calculus
Fun math fact: The EFF offers $150,000 if you can discover a billion-digit prime number
Hidden talent: Solving a Rubik’s Cube in under 10 seconds
Favorite puzzle: Rubik’s Cube
Go-to snack: Frozen grapes
Jori loves helping students see that math doesn’t have to be intimidating—it can actually be fun and approachable. A fan of division, she enjoys helping students build strong foundations and work through problems step by step. One of her favorite parts of teaching is that “lightbulb moment” when a student suddenly understands a new concept and gains confidence.
If Jori weren’t teaching math at Mathnasium, she’d be working as a nurse tech, continuing her passion for helping others in a hands-on way.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: 8 (it’s just fun to write!)
Favorite math topic: Division
Fun math fact: Pi goes on forever without repeating
Favorite puzzle: Wordle
Go-to snack: Dot’s pretzels
Elyssa loves helping students discover that math is full of surprising connections and “mind-blown” moments. A big fan of geometry, she enjoys helping students visualize how shapes, formulas, and ideas fit together. One of her favorite parts of teaching is watching students grow more confident as they understand concepts in real time—skills and knowledge they’ll carry with them for years to come.
If Elyssa weren’t teaching math at Mathnasium, she’d happily be driving a bus for dogs, combining her love for fun adventures with a soft spot for furry passengers.
Rapid-Fire Facts:
Favorite number: 6 (June is the 6th month, her birthday is on the 6th, and she’s loved it ever since she realized that at age 6!)
Favorite math topic: Geometry
Fun math fact: The circumference of a circle is the derivative of its area
Hidden talent: She can touch her tongue to her nose
Favorite puzzle: Sudoku
Go-to snack: White cheddar popcorn
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
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