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.

Lakshmi Sharma

Lead Instructor

Lakshmi has over seven years of experience teaching math and science to middle and high school students in the Bay Area, including at Strafford and BASIS Independent Schools. She holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mathematics, graduating with top university rankings. 

Passionate about teaching, Lakshmi is skilled in classroom management, curriculum design, and student engagement. She loves helping students build confidence through clear explanations and positive reinforcement, inspiring them to see math as a subject they can understand and excel in.

Catherine Tran

Assistant Center Director

Catherine is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Applied and Computational Mathematics and a minor in Economics at San Jose State University. She has extensive tutoring experience, having worked with students of all ages in subjects ranging from foundational math to Calculus I. 

Her goal is to help every student reach their potential by creating a supportive, engaging learning experience. Outside the center, Catherine enjoys reading and exploring her interest in biology and data-driven problem-solving.

Andy and Jin Fry

Owners

Andy and Jin have lived in the Bay Area for more than 20 years and bring strong academic and professional backgrounds in mathematics, engineering, and business management. Their experience in the technology industry has shaped their appreciation for the value of STEM education. 

After seeing their two daughters thrive at Mathnasium—building both skill and confidence—they were inspired to open their own centers. As proud owners, Andy and Jin are committed to sharing that same positive experience with other families in the community.

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.

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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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