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.

Kassidy Shumway

Regional Operations Director / Co-Owner
Kassidy Shumway grew up in Bountiful, Utah, and graduated from Brigham Young University in 2011. While at BYU, Kassidy earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering, was a TA in the math department, and also found time to be an All-American and a team captain and member of the BYU Women's Soccer Team. Kassidy has many years of experience coaching children of all ages in soccer. She has been helping students at Mathnasium since January 2013. Kassidy and her husband have two kids and two active dogs.

Fun Fact: I was in a video on YouTube with over 6 million views.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from BYU

Why I love Mathnasium: I love helping kids realize that math can be fun. My favorite part of my job is going into elementary schools and putting on Math Nights. Laughing and having fun with kids while we do math is so rewarding!

Reed Brown

Owner

Parker Hoggan

Assistant Center Director
Hi, I’m Parker Hoggan. I grew up in the area and love Colorado. Ever since I was a young kid I’ve been fascinated by math. I love understanding the connections between all the different ideas, formulas, and methods and then being able to apply it in real life. I remember being in school and hearing the question, “When am I going to ever use this?” All the time, thankfully. As I always say, math only matters if you can apply it! When I’m not doing math, you’ll likely find me enjoying computers, listening to music, or enjoying a good story.

Fun Fact: I can raise either one of my eyebrows by itself

Favorite Number: e, because e^x is the only function that is its own derivative and integral

Why I love Mathnasium: The students who come in always have some great questions. It's a lot of fun hearing what they're thinking about. It keeps me on my toes!

Maddie Sackett

Assistant Center Director
I have taken numerous math courses within my educational career. Starting in high school, I took algebra one and two followed by geometry, trigonometry, and discrete mathematics. Within my college education, I have chosen to stay on a business math based path as I get my accounting and marketing degree. I have had the opportunity to take college algebra, calculus, income tax, finance, and business analytics. I am currently obtaining a double major at Metropolitan State University of Denver: Accounting and Marketing. I have also been a Lead teacher within ECE for over 3 years. I enjoy hiking with my dog and traveling with my boyfriend. I am a big lover of live music and am often going to local concerts.

Fun Fact: I have 4 pets: one dog named Kevin, one large bearded dragon named Rezz, one ball python named Willow, and one african sideneck turtle named Ralph.

Favorite Number: I like the number 11. I have always liked this number growing up; it was my mom's favorite number as well.

Education: Graduated from Chatfield Senior high in 2020. I will be graduating from Metropolitan school of business within 2 years.

Why I love Mathnasium: I love working in an environment designed to support the specific needs of each student. At Mathnasium, tutors do their best to individualize their teaching to best support their student.

Geneva Hessee

Lead Instructor
In the past school year, I worked on Geometry and Algebra II. This year, though, I am working on College Trigonometry and I will be taking College Calculus in the spring. I am an honor roll student who really enjoys school. A recent accomplishment was being nominated for student of the year! One of my hobbies is dancing. It is my favorite way to spend free time. I also love web design and cooking.

Fun Fact: One fun fact about me is that I have a 90 pound golden doodle who loves to give giant hugs!

Favorite Number: My favorite number is 51. You would never expect it to be divisible by anything other than one or itself, but it is divisible by 17 and 3.

Education: I go to CEC Inverness and Arapahoe Community College. I am a sophomore and I am working towards a degree in mathematics.

Why I love Mathnasium: I love working at Mathnasium because of our wonderful and smart students! They are always so fun to work with and to watch them grow in math.

Kaylee Holmberg

Instructor
The math class I am currently taking as a Freshman is Geometry Honors. Clubs and activities I have participated in for high school are Unified club, Unified sports, and soccer. My previous jobs and volunteer experiences are babysitting and helping my younger sibling with math. My favorite hobbies are soccer, dance, pom’s, and many more.

Fun Fact: My favorite vacation spot is Disneyland

Favorite Number: 47 because it has always been my favorite and it also my soccer number!

Education: I am a Freshman at ThunderRidge High School.

Why I love Mathnasium: I like working and am excited to be at Mathnasium because I have a passion for math and I also love working with kids!

Elena Vaughn

Instructor
In high school, I have taken Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra II/Trig. I am currently taking Honors Trig/Pre-Calc, and I plan on taking AP Calc BC next year as a senior. I am a member of Nationals Honors Society and HOSA at my school. I will be on the Varsity Poms team for my fourth year this upcoming season. I am very involved at my school through events such as Link Crew, and Wish Week activities. I have academically lettered each year for my great GPA. I worked at Peak Athletics as a recreational gymnastics coach where I helped kids learn and grow their skills. I have over 100 community service hours with many of those including tutoring underclassmen. My hobbies include walking my dogs, or any other activities outside! I also love shopping and any time spent with my family or friends.

Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I won a state title with my poms team this past season.

Favorite Number: My favorite number is 13 because it is Taylor Swift's lucky number!

Education: I am currently a junior at Mountain Vista High School.

Why I love Mathnasium: I love working at Mathnasium because it combines my interests of doing math and working with others. I understand how difficult math can be, so I want to help anyone feel more confident in their abilities.

Luke Postma

Instructor
I have taken all math courses through honors Pre-Calculus and will be taking AP Calculus A/B this year. I have played basketball, rugby, cross country, and track for my school as well as soccer for both school and club. Last year I earned the bronze Duke of Edinburgh award by tutoring a peer in math. I enjoy playing soccer and chess.

Fun Fact: I have lived in 3 countries (US, Russia, and England).

Favorite Number: 10, Messi's number in soccer and it is the first 2 digit number.

Education: I go to Valor and I am a sophomore.

Why I love Mathnasium: I enjoy math and helping others understand new concepts.

Grace Uhrain

Instructor
I have taken AP Calc AB in high school and Calculus 2 in college. In high school, I was AP Scholar with Distinction and graduated with highest honors. I have gotten the distinction of Hornbeck Scholar in college. I enjoy journalism and volunteering.

Fun Fact: I enjoy ice skating.

Favorite Number: My favorite number is infinity because it represents a really interesting concept of numbers continuously becoming bigger and smaller beyond our imaginations.

Education: I am a junior at the University of Denver.

Why I love Mathnasium: I like working at Mathnasium because I enjoy seeing students grow in their confidence and abilities in math.

Varaha Vivek Avupati

Instructor
I have taken Honors geometry, Honors algebra 2 trig, Honors trig/precalc, and AP Calc BC. I was the sixth chair flutist in all state band. I am drum major for my school's marching band. I helped start my school math national honor society. I play the indian flute and western flute. I like to invest and trade in the stock market.

Fun Fact: I've had an interest in math since I was a little kid. It just grew stronger and stronger.

Favorite Number: 2, it can reduce every single fraction as long as both numbers are even. I also just like even numbers more than odd numbers.

Education: I am a senior in Highschool. I will graduate in 2025, I want to major in finance.

Why I love Mathnasium: I want to change the overall negative emotion that is associated with math.

Mindi Parkhouse-Song

Instructor
I have taken all math class levels through Honors Precalculus, and I am currently taking AP Calculus BC. I have participated in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) at a National competition level as well as played soccer and ran cross country. I have lots of experience working with kids through working day camps, babysitting, and volunteering for multiple weeks at an overnight summer camp for kids. I like to stay active (through sports and physical activities like soccer, dance, and cross country), I play the violin, I like listening to music, and I also love to hang out with my friends.

Fun Fact: A fun fact about myself is that I have never broken a bone.

Favorite Number: My favorite number is 12 because I like that it’s an even number, and I’ve just always liked the look of it.

Education: I’m currently a junior at Cherry Creek High School, and in the future I plan on going to college and majoring in something within the math/science field.

Why I love Mathnasium: I like working at Mathnasium because it’s a great opportunity to get to work with kids while also helping others to learn about themselves and their skills through math. I think working at Mathnasium provides a great environment for both myself and the kids that come here.

Matthew Bennett

Instructor
I have taken algebra 2, trigonometry, calculus, linear algebra, abstract algebra, number theory, differential equations, topology, and formal logic. I did tai chi my first two years at Arapahoe Community College. I volunteered as a Sunday school teachers assistant and I've also tutored a neighbor when I was in college. I like to read, hike and spend time with my dogs.

Fun Fact: I accomplished a knight's tour on a chess board on my first attempt.

Favorite Number: Seven because my birthday is July 7, I weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. when I was born and my first and last name have seven letters each.

Education: I graduated in 2010 with a degree in mathematics from the University of Colorado at Boulder

Why I love Mathnasium: I think I will enjoy helping students. It's always fun to see the light bulb turn on when someone understands something new for the first time.

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.

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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