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.
Mark graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in Secondary Education and History, later completing his Master’s in U.S. History at Indiana University with a focus on Native American studies. He’s taught math and history in Oregon, Washington, and Indiana at middle, high school, and college levels since 2011.
Mark joined Mathnasium of Lake Oswego in 2014 and enjoys helping students understand the world through both numbers and historical context. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, hiking, cooking, playing board games—and even once tackled the challenge of building hay feeders with his dad using math!
Noah holds a degree in Theatre from Northwestern University but has always had a passion for teaching. He grew up in a Montessori environment and found early joy helping peers learn math. His background in acting also gave him the opportunity to create and lead youth theatre programs in the Chicago area.
Noah has been with Mathnasium since 2015, first as an Instructor, then a Center Director, and now Assistant Center Director in Lake Oswego. His favorite part of teaching is when students find the answer on their own just moments after asking for help. Outside of work, he enjoys playing guitar, singing, and dancing.
Anthony earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Reed College and an M.S. in Computer Science, where he specialized in statistical machine learning. His love of logic and teaching led him to earn multiple Teaching Excellence awards during grad school.
At Mathnasium, Anthony is passionate about supporting students who’ve slipped through the cracks of traditional education. He enjoys helping them gain confidence and clarity. In his free time, he trains his cat to do tricks, experiments with global recipes, and solves chess puzzles. His biggest math challenge? Building a program that could score any board game from a single photo.
Liz is currently pursuing a degree in Mathematics at Lewis & Clark College and brings her love of learning and logic to every Mathnasium session. She enjoys watching students have breakthroughs and is always eager to help them turn frustration into understanding.
Outside of work, Liz enjoys drawing, hiking, and building complex jigsaw puzzles. A former competitive horseback rider, she still loves watching equestrian events. Liz finds great fulfillment in helping students grow their skills and confidence in math, one step at a time.
Bruce holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Lewis & Clark College, where he also played varsity football, tutored math, and participated in student government. After studying actuarial science at Georgia State, he built a career in pension and healthcare consulting before returning to his passion for math education with Mathnasium.
In addition to running a Mathnasium center, Bruce is an active musician and youth basketball coach. He plays in multiple Portland bands including Ural Thomas & The Pain, and The Portland Horns. He believes math is more than just numbers—it’s a foundation for logic, problem-solving, and success in life.
An education professional for over 35 years, Larry has devoted his entire career to finding a better way to teach and learn math.
As the originator of the Mathnasium Method™—the most comprehensive and innovative math curriculum ever produced—he inspires thousands of Mathnasium franchisees and instructors.
Larry’s life’s work has positively impacted millions of children and families worldwide by bringing them a fresh perspective on math.
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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