Marana
8340 N Thornydale Rd
#170
Tucson, AZ 85741
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.
Andrew graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His passion for teaching brought him to Mathnasium in 2019, where he began as an instructor and quickly took on leadership roles, including heading the Mathnasium@Home program and serving as Assistant Center Director.
Now as Center Director of Mathnasium of Marana, Andrew is dedicated to helping students build strong foundations and confidence in math. Outside of the center, he enjoys gaming, hanging out with friends, photographing trains, and growing his impressive LEGO collection one brick at a time!
Eric is currently attending Pima Community College with plans to transfer to the University of Arizona to study Electrical Engineering. He’s passionate about math, problem-solving, and building student confidence through clear explanations and supportive instruction.
When he’s not tutoring, Eric enjoys playing classical guitar, gaming, and spending time with friends. He’s also active in Greek Life and the Pima Engineering Club. His energy and enthusiasm help make Mathnasium a welcoming and engaging place for students of all ages.
Brenda brings over 25 years of experience teaching math to her role at Mathnasium. She holds a degree in Math Education from the University of Arizona and has a deep understanding of how students grow and learn.
Passionate about building student confidence, Brenda splits her time between Mathnasium and working part-time at her church. She enjoys reading Jane Austen novels and watching their film adaptations. Her favorite getaways involve visiting her son, who is currently stationed with the Navy in San Diego.
Jack is a mathematics major at the University of Arizona with a strong appreciation for how math connects to the world around us. Whether he’s studying or working on a hands-on project, he sees how problem-solving, patterns, and logical thinking play a role in everything—from design to everyday decisions. At Mathnasium, Jack enjoys helping students make those same connections, so math feels more useful, relevant, and approachable.
When he’s not studying or working, Jack spends time on creative projects. He enjoys video games, leatherworking, sewing, and designing unique pieces by hand. His mix of analytical thinking and creativity brings a thoughtful, engaging style to his work with students.
Olivia is excited to bring her math expertise to Marana! She is an expert in math up through vector calculus. She wants students to know that when it comes to math, it's best to do your best and keep an open mind because math becomes a lot more fun when you see it as a puzzle! She loves solving and figuring out difficult math problems because of the rewarding feeling when it is completed.
Outside of Mathnasium, Olivia is an avid reader. The newest book she reads is always her favorite. She is a big fan of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and her favorite memory is eating a lot of ice cream in Disneyland with her family!
Molly is excited to bring her math expertise to the Marana Mathnasium community! She is a master in mathematics through Calculus 3. She wants students to know that through visualization and practice, anyone can do math. She enjoys how there is always one true answer to math questions even when there are many ways to find that answer.
Outside of Mathnasium, Molly is involved in choir and thinks fondly of the time she sang at Carnegie Hall with the Tucson Girls Choir. Her favorite movie is Interstellar and she once went on a solo trip to Europe where she had a blast meeting new people!
Kawsa is a student at BASIS Tucson North who loves learning through curiosity and asking questions. One of her favorite memories is growing closer to her cousins while tackling an intimidating physics teacher—and having fun playing Just Dance with friends.
In her free time, Kawsa enjoys crocheting, working with clay, and speaking. She’s excited to work at Mathnasium because she loves helping students grow their confidence in a way they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. What she enjoys most about math is that it’s an intrinsically interactive learning experience.
Victoria is a teacher at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School and holds a master’s degree in Information System Management from Friends University. She loves that math allows you to find answers in many different ways and enjoys helping students discover the approach that makes the most sense to them.
In her free time, Victoria enjoys playing soccer, reading, and cooking. Her favorite part of being an instructor at Mathnasium is helping kids build confidence and learn to love math just as much as she does!
Grant is a student at the University of Arizona. He enjoys watching students improve overtime in their math abilities and in their confidence towards math! His favorite thing about math is the opportunity to make his math problems look neat and organized.
Outside of Mathnasium, Grant enjoys thrifting and record collecting! One of his favorite memories is when he took a solo road trip to Oklahoma. He is also a big fan of chocolate-covered raspberries.
Outside of Mathnasium, Sarah enjoys to snack on coconut and cashew granola. Her favorite movie is Disney's Strange Magic. She once swam with turtles and is a big fan of video games!
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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