Our Team at Mathnasium of Memphis East

Mark

Mark was born and raised in Memphis but completed his undergraduate coursework at the University of Virginia in Charlottsville. He worked as a financial advisor until he retired to teach math in local middle schools back here in Memphis. He and his wife of 35 years have two children that they are very proud of. He says that what he likes best about working for Mathnasium is the opportunity to help students who may have been intimidated by or uninterested in math change their attitudes towards the subject through the fun environment.

Hobbies: Mark is an actor with Theater of Memphis and a cyclist

Favorite Math Jokes: Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 8 9.

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What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm in your apple.

Ryan

Ryan, a Memphis native and aspiring educator, loves working at Mathnasium where work and play coincide. He says the atmosphere is fun and social, and the humor of the students lifts his spirits and brightens his days. Ryan graduated from Christian Brothers University with a Bachelor’s degree in Math and Computer Science and intends to return to school to pursue a career in education spurred on by the love of teaching that working at Mathnasium has ignited.

Favorite Sport: Hockey

Quinn

Quinn, a graduate of the Mathnasium program, is a STEM major at the University of Memphis where she plays the oboe, piccolo, and clarinet in the band. She also plays the saxophone in her spare time and enjoys knitting, crocheting, and sewing. After graduation, she intends to pursue a career in the medical field.

Favorite Number: Negative 55 because I like the way 55 sounds in French, and nobody has a favorite negative number so I can’t let them feel left out.

Favorite Thing She's Crocheted: A set of miniature musical instruments.

Favorite Math Joke: Why do teenagers travel in groups of 3 or 5? Because they can’t even.

In five years: I will be… in college, proficient in all my musical instruments, and doing something in the health science field.

I love Mathnasium because: The environment and people make it a fun place to learn.

Owen

Owen is a current University of Memphis undergraduate majoring in Psychology with hopes of becoming a therapist. In the meantime, he finds fulfillment in teaching and likes the fact that his role here at Mathnasium makes a difference in the lives of our students.

Mollie

Mollie is a senior at White Station High School. When not encouraging her Mathnasium students, she can be found practicing the bassoon or doing calculus. 

Favorite Number: 1, because it's the most popular and easiest to use in any operation or function

In five years: I will be pursuing my Masters in bassoon performance and I will have an orchestra position.

I love Mathnasium because: it helps students form a positive relationship with math. 

Connor

Connor is a University of Memphis graduate student majoring in Data Science. Connor received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Christian Brothers University. In his spare time, Connor enjoys watching college sports.

Favorite Number: Zero because it's the most unique number

I love Mathnasium because: We get to see some of our students make a lot of progress.

 

Jane

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