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.

Jake Meadows

Assistant Center Director

Dallas Jessie

Instructor
Degree/Major: Speech and Hearing Sciences (to become a Speech Pathologist). Hobbies: Volleyball & Singing About Me: I love learning new things and helping others.

Carlee Vayon

Instructor
I am a student at Lamar University majoring in Math Education. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Layali Abusaleh

Instructor
Bio: Layali is majoring in chemical engineering at Lamar University. She loves to cook and run for fun. Favorite number: 101. Because it's imperfect but close to being perfect. Favorite math joke: Why doesn't anyone talk to circles? Because there's no point! In 5 years, I will be: Working as a chemical engineer. I love Mathnasium because: Each student has enough private time with a tutor to truly understand the concept at hand.

Madison Betchtol

Instructor
Bio: Madison has a Master's of Science in biology and has completed several graduate level courses in mathematics. Her hobbies include video games, reading and listening to podcasts. Favorite number: 2. Favorite math joke: What do you get when you cross a mosquito with a mountain climber? Nothing, you can't cross a vector with a scalar. In 5 years, I will be: Continuing the advancement of my career in the field of STEM and with Mathnasium. I love Mathnasium because: Mathnasium fosters an engaging and exciting environment for learning math. So, kids of all ages can be successful in mathematics.

Emma Ferguson

Instructor
Bio: Emma is 18 years old and attends Lamar University. She has been working at Mathnasium since her junior year of high school. She likes working out, hanging out with friends and spending time with her family. Favorite number: 7. Favorite math joke: What do you call a wandering number? A roamin' numeral. In 5 years, I will be: Graduating from an anesthesiologist assistant program. I love Mathnasium because: Mathnasium helps kids understand and improve their abilities in problem solving.

Sarah Smith

Bio: Sarah is a certified elementary teacher who is working on getting her Math and Science Certification for 4-8th grade. She loves to spend time with her husband Patrick. They love to travel, play mini golf and have family game nights. Favorite number: 88. I love the way it writes and that it is an even number. Favorite math joke: Why shouldn’t you ever argue with a 90 degree angle? Because they’re always right. In 5 years, I will be: I hope to be a middle school math teacher helping students discover a love for math. I love Mathnasium because: It breaks down the process into smaller steps to help it make sense.

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.
Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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