Our Team at Mathnasium of Mt. Pleasant

Edward Ball

Edward is a Charleston native and graduate of Clemson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Physics. A former student of Buist Academy and Bishop England High School, Edward has deep roots in the local community. 

As Director of Education at Mathnasium in Mt. Pleasant and Summerville, Edward brings a passion for helping students truly understand and enjoy math. He is committed to making a lasting impact by helping kids build skills and a genuine love for learning.

Lara Brooksbank

Lara is an honors student at the College of Charleston, double-majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. With plans to design educational software after graduation, she’s already applying her passion by leading summer programming and tech classes for elementary and middle school students. 

Since joining Mathnasium in 2016, Lara has enjoyed sharing her enthusiasm for math with students of all ages. Her goal is to make complex concepts feel approachable and exciting for every learner she supports.

Corday Borders

Corday currently teaches 5th grade at Belle Hall Elementary and brings over 20 years of teaching experience in Charleston County to the Mathnasium team. She holds a Master’s Degree from the College of Charleston and was recently named Charleston County Teacher of the Year. 

Corday joined Mathnasium in the summer of 2016 and has a passion for helping students feel confident and successful in math. Her experience and dedication make her an incredible asset to the center and to every student she teaches.

Emma Aldridge

Emma is a student at the College of Charleston majoring in Biology. She will soon begin her nursing degree at MUSC, where she hopes to continue her journey in healthcare and education. 

Emma has been part of the Mathnasium team for two years and excels in tutoring students across all math levels. She enjoys making math understandable and empowering for every student, and she brings patience and positivity to every session.

Michelle Koubek

Michelle served in the US Navy as an Electricians Mate and graduated with honors from the College of New Jersey. Michelle currently substitutes for elementary and middle school students in the Charleston area. She enjoys teaching every level of math. She has been part of the team since 2020.

Adam Flaherty

Adam has an M.S. in Mathematics from Western Carolina University. He has extensive teaching experience and most recently taught math at Trident Tech. He currently works for Hawkes Learning as a math software content editor. Adam has been with Mathnasium since 2020.

Emma Pohl

Emma graduated from the University of Richmond where she majored in Elementary Education and Psychology. She currently teaches part-time for several elementary schools in Charleston. Emma also volunteers with the special olympics and enjoys helping special needs children. Emma began working at Mathnasium in 2019 and enjoys developing younger students math foundation.