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.

Tarik Salameh

Lead Instructor
  • Name: Tarik

  • Role: Lead Instructor

  • Education: BS Physics & PHD Bioinformatics from Penn State

  • Activities & Interests: I am a master Pokemon Trainer. I love mythology, and have a deep love of math. My favorite books are Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

  • Pets: I also have a cat named Pippin, who likes to escape.

  • Quote: "When a student sees petals fall and flutter, than teach about gravity."





   

Angie You

Lead Instructor
  • Name: Angie

  • Role: Lead Instructor

  • Education: Junior at Hershey High School

  • Background: Former Mathnasium Student, Distinguished Honors

  • Activities & Interests: I'm involved in National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Math National Honors Society, and Science National Honors Society, Hershey’s competitive color guard, Marching band, Mini-thon, Trojan Buddies, Link crew, youth and government! I enjoy traveling too!

  • Pets: A kitten named Meow Meow and a dog named Coco

  • Quote: “I want every child to feel welcome, supported, and comfortable while learning math like I was when I went here.”


Arjun Kasturia

Instructor
  • Name: Arjun

  • Role: Instructor

  • Education: Junior at Hershey High School

  • Background: Distinguished Honors

  • Activities & Interests: I am involved in National Honors Society, Math National Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, Link Crew, Trojan Buddies, Track and Field, and Key Club! I enjoy running and traveling!

  • Pets: I have a pet Gecko named Summer!

  • Quote: "There’s nothing better than watching someone else discover how fun math can be.”

Peter Zhao

Instructor
  • Name: Peter 

  • Role: Instructor

  • Education: Junior at Hershey High School

  • Background: Distinguished Honors

  • Activities & Interests: I like to read and garden! I am involved in National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, FBLA, Youth and Government, Model UN, and Trojan Buddies!

  • Quote: "There is no equivalent to the joy that is watching and helping students grow!”

Sebastian Sivarajah

Instructor
  • Name: Sebastian

  • Role: Instructor

  • Education: Junior at Hershey High School

  • Background: Former Mathnasium Student, Distinguished Honors

  • Activities & Interests: I like playing sports, hiking and traveling to various countries in Europe. I compete in football and gymnastics. I'm involved in Link Crew too! 

  • Pets: I have a dog named Patches and a huge freshwater fish tank with lots of fish.

  • Quote: "I like to help students have a better understanding in math and feel more comfortable about math."

Henry Wycoff

Instructor
  • Name: Henry 

  • Role: Instructor

  • Education: Junior at Hershey High School

  • Background: Former Mathnasium student

  • Activities & Interests: I love playing basketball and lacrosse! I also find joy in learning about history!

  • Pets: I have a cat named Fiona and a dog named Penny!

  • Quote: "Nothing compares to the moment a student's eyes light up with sudden understanding.” 

Our Mathnasium Mission

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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What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.
Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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