Our Team at Mathnasium of Layton

Liz Olsen

Liz is a senior at the University of Utah majoring in Mathematics. Her favorite subjects include Calculus, Algebra, and Number Theory. With over eight years of experience teaching math, golf, tennis, and swimming, she brings a creative and patient approach to working with kids. Liz especially loves those “aha!” moments when a concept clicks.  

A former AP Calculus BC student and high school golf team member, she’s also a major Star Wars fan who never tires of rewatching the saga. Her favorite number is 7—the most common sum of two dice. Mathnasium lets her share what she loves every day.

Reed Brown

Reed earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from BYU and an MBA from Boise State University. After leadership roles at Hewlett Packard and Iomega, he launched a successful tech company, Matchbin (now Radiate Media). Reed has also contributed to expanding engineering programs across Utah through state education initiatives.  

He’s passionate about helping kids gain confidence in math, knowing those skills lead to future success. His journey into engineering began in 8th grade, after building a DC motor in shop class. Today, he’s proud to help the next generation build bright futures through Mathnasium.

Justin Bell

Justin is a junior at Weber State University majoring in Math Teaching with a minor in Sports Coaching. He’s completed the full calculus sequence along with advanced courses like Number Theory and Differential Equations. A former high school football player and paraprofessional, Justin loves helping students grow both academically and personally.  

His favorite number is 81, which is the number he wore when he scored his first touchdown. He once shaved his head on a dare (and swears never again!). At Mathnasium, he’s excited to sharpen his teaching skills and help students succeed in math with confidence.

Clint Brown

Clint holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah and has over 16 years of experience in marketing and advertising. He’s worked with startups and large firms, helping businesses grow. Now, he leads Mathnasium centers across Utah. Clint is passionate about the transformative confidence students gain when they realize they can do math.  

Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, hiking, cheering on the Utes, and spending time with his wife and three kids. He once summited Mount Kilimanjaro, elevating to 19,341 feet! Clint believes helping kids love math is one of life’s most rewarding experiences.

Amber

I have taken College level past Calculus 3, currently taking Probability and Statistics and Real Analysis. I was also a personal tutor for 3 years, a special education paraprofessional, and am currently a substitute teacher. I love teaching my cat tricks! He's leash/harness trained and loves giving high fives.

Fun Fact: I can play video games with my feet.

Favorite Number: Perfect numbers because they're numbers that are the sum of its own factors (other than itself). For example, 6 is a perfect number because its factors (other than itself) are 1, 2, and 3, and 1+2+3=6! Next it's 28 (1+2+4+7+14); 428; 8,128; then 33,550,336!

Education: Junior at Weber State University, I will be graduating in 2026 with a degree in Secondary Math Teaching. I graduated high school in 2016 with a 5 on the AP Calculus test!

Why I love Mathnasium: At Mathnasium, I get to teach math in ways that not only make sense, but are instinctual and effective. There's nothing more fun than working on a hard problem with a student and watching as they utilize the techniques they've learned to find an answer they're confident in.

Josie

I've taken AP Calculus BC and am currently taking AP Statistics. I also do musical theatre at my high school and have worked with kids at an Elementary After School Program. I love to sing, read, shop, and play the piano. 

Fun Fact: I always wear matching socks. 

Education: I'm currently a senior at Clearfield High School. 

Favorite Number, Why: My favorite number is 17, because it's my birthday and my age at the moment. 

Why I Like Mathnasium: I love working with kids and I've always loved math so working here just makes sense. 

Erin

The highest level math that I am taking is AP Calculus BC. I play soccer for Syracuse High school and for my competition team. I also have a 4.0 GPA. I enjoy art, sports and hanging out with my friends. 

Fun Fact: I am the middle child of 5 girls. 

Education: I am a junior at Syracuse High School and will graduate in 2026. 

Favorite Number, Why?: My favorite number is 7 because it was my first number in soccer. 

Why I love Mathnasium: I love Mathnasium because I get to work with kids everyday. 

Levi

I've taken Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, Statistics for Engineers, and Physics I-III. I participated in Tennis and Model United Nations in High school and work with various clubs at the U. I have worked in tutoring privately for about six years, mostly through friends, family, or other connections. Music and movies are my two biggest hobbies, and I write about both from time to time. I have recently gained an interest for photography and painting as well that I'd like to explore.

Fun Fact: I ended up being at the same dinner reception as Mitt Romney several Christmas' ago. He was a nice guy.

Favorite Number, Why?: 8, because it is perfectly symmetrical.

Education: I go to the University of Utah currently. I went to NUMAES for high school and graduated with an associates before college. I hope to graduate with a degree in computer engineering by 2026.

Why I Like Mathnasium: The quality of math education across the country has been declining in recent years, and I think everyone should do their part in keeping the literacy of mathematics alive in the U.S., no matter how big or small.