Lake Brantley
2425 W State Rd. 434
, Suite F-169
Longwood, FL 32779
Longwood, FL 32779
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.
Rutu has been part of Mathnasium for over five years and now serves as the Center Director at Mathnasium of Lake Brantley. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and previously worked as a lecturer in Quantitative Biology at the University of Central Florida.
Raised in nearby Lake Mary, Rutu is passionate about giving back to her community. She enjoys building meaningful connections with students, inspiring their love for math, and watching them grow in both skills and confidence.
With more than a decade in education, Lynn is dedicated to helping students build confidence through learning. She taught for Seminole County Public Schools for seven years, earning Teacher of the Year in 2013 before opening her first Mathnasium center in Lake Mary.
In 2020, she opened Mathnasium of Lake Brantley to further support her community. Lynn is passionate about giving students the tools to conquer math, advocate for their own skills, and truly make math make sense.
Meet Linda!
Linda is the Director of Marketing and Center Operations for Mathnasium of Lake Mary and Mathnasium of Lake Brantley. With more than 20 years of experience in education, she has dedicated her career to helping students, families, and communities succeed.
Before joining Mathnasium, Linda served in leadership roles throughout higher education, including Campus President, Senior Director of Admissions, and Dean. Today, she combines her passion for education with community outreach, building partnerships with local schools, PTAs, and organizations to help more students discover confidence in math.
What Linda loves most about Mathnasium is seeing students realize they're capable of far more than they believed. Whether she's organizing Family Math Nights, visiting schools, or welcoming new families, her goal is to make math feel approachable, engaging, and even fun.
Linda believes every child can be successful in math with the right support, encouragement, and personalized learning plan. She loves watching students celebrate milestones—whether it's mastering multiplication facts, tackling algebra with confidence, or simply walking into the center with a smile.
Outside of Mathnasium, Linda enjoys creating handmade jewelry, painting, spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Honey and Cooper, and finding new ways to bring creativity into everything she does.
Her favorite part of her job? Watching children enjoy doing math. Next comes confidence.
Meet one of our passionate coaches! Currently studying Electrical Engineering, he brings a love for problem-solving and abstract thinking to every session at Mathnasium. Algebra is his favorite subject to teach because of the creativity and logic involved, and his favorite number is π — a perfect match for someone who also loves circles!
When he’s not helping students build confidence in math, you can usually find him exercising, playing Minecraft, or diving into math and physics concepts just for fun. A huge Star Wars fan with a serious sweet tooth, he hopes to one day become an engineer. He says working at Mathnasium has helped him grow valuable communication and teamwork skills while supporting his college goals.
If he could have dinner with any mathematician, he’d choose Leonhard Euler, who he considers the greatest mathematician of all time.
Meet Melanie! With a passion for science and a love of helping students learn, she brings positive energy and encouragement to every session. Her favorite math subject to teach is Algebra because solving equations feels like putting together a puzzle — and she loves helping students discover how rewarding math can be.
Her favorite number is 14 because it’s her lucky number, and her favorite shape is the hexagon simply because it’s fun to say! Outside of Mathnasium, she enjoys drawing, gaming, and baking, and students are always excited to learn that she has four cats at home.
Working at Mathnasium has helped her build strong communication, leadership, and teaching skills while she works toward graduating college and finding a career she truly loves. Her favorite part of the job is seeing students grow more confident in their math abilities and realize they are capable of success.
If she could have dinner with any mathematician, she’d choose Albert Einstein because she would love to hear how he approached solving problems. And if you ever want to know her favorite snack? Sour gummy worms are always the answer!
Meet Ryan! A senior at the University of Central Florida studying Integrated General Studies, he loves helping students discover that math is more than numbers — it’s a way of thinking and problem-solving that can tell incredible stories.
His favorite subject to teach is Algebra because every problem feels like a puzzle with multiple steps leading to a satisfying solution. He also enjoys showing students how math connects to the real world and helping them build confidence along the way.
When it comes to favorite numbers and shapes, he’s a big fan of hexagons because of the cool patterns they create when tiled together. His favorite number is 9 — mostly because his true favorite number is 3, and 9 is just 3 three times!
Long term, he hopes to work in the film or gaming industry creating stories and experiences for others to enjoy. He believes Mathnasium supports that dream because numbers are excellent at telling stories, and every day he gets to hear great stories from students while helping them grow.
Outside of Mathnasium, he enjoys playing Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and watching his favorite show, Survivor. If he could have dinner with any mathematician, he would choose Archimedes because of his groundbreaking discoveries and inventions.
And if you ever want to know his favorite snack? Peanut butter pretzels are always a win!
Meet David!
David is passionate about helping students discover that math can be both challenging and fun! He earned his Associate of Science degree from Santa Fe College and is currently completing his Bachelor of Science at the University of Florida, where he is studying Computer Science and Secondary Education.
David's favorite subject to teach is Calculus, especially quadric surfaces in multivariable calculus. He enjoys helping students develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics and loves seeing the excitement on their faces when they experience an "Aha!" moment and a difficult concept finally clicks.
His favorite number is 0 because of the fascinating discussions and debates surrounding its role and definition in mathematics. His favorite shape is the dodecahedron, inspired by a model his older sister made when he was eight years old that sparked his curiosity about the beauty of math.
David hopes to become a high school calculus teacher, and he says working at Mathnasium is helping him build the teaching skills and experience needed to make a lasting impact in the classroom. He was drawn to Mathnasium because of the Mathnasium Method and its ability to change students' attitudes toward math while building their confidence.
When he's not teaching, David enjoys spending time with his family and friends, visiting the skatepark, and practicing sitting volleyball.
A fun fact David loves sharing is that there are approximately 68.7 billion billion billion ways to shuffle a deck of cards—more possible arrangements than there are atoms in the Earth! That means every time you shuffle a deck, you're likely creating an arrangement that has never existed before.
If he could have dinner with any mathematician, David would choose Terrence Tao to learn from one of today's greatest mathematical minds—and maybe even convince him to offer an internship at UCLA!
Favorite Snack: Takis 🌶️
Meet Patti!
Patti brings more than 26 years of teaching experience and a lifelong passion for helping children succeed in math. With degrees in Mass Communication and Elementary Education, she has dedicated her career to making learning engaging, encouraging, and fun.
Patti's favorite math topics to teach are long division and multiplication because she believes math is like putting together a puzzle—one piece at a time until everything comes together. She loves helping students build confidence by breaking down challenging concepts into manageable steps.
Her favorite number is 22 because she loves doubles, and her favorite shape is the triangle. Patti especially enjoys how connecting triangles can create beautiful stars and other geometric designs.
Although she's retired from the classroom, Patti isn't ready to stop doing what she loves most—working with children. She joined Mathnasium because she enjoys helping students who need extra support and appreciates the relaxed, encouraging environment where kids can learn without the pressures they sometimes feel at school.
When she's not at Mathnasium, Patti enjoys needlework, gardening, traveling, watching sports, and spending time outdoors. A fun fact about Patti? She jokingly says she's one of the owners of the Green Bay Packers! (Thanks to the team's unique community ownership model, she's officially a shareholder!)
If Patti could have dinner with any mathematician, she'd choose Albert Einstein because she admires his genius and the way he thought outside the box.
Favorite Snacks: Cheetos and chocolate!
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
Are you interested in changing lives through math? We're looking for outstanding individuals with a high level of commitment who are passionate about teaching math. Find out if there's a Mathnasium position that's just right for you!
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