Our Myers Park, NC Team

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.

Math Centers / Myers Park / Our Team

Katrina Smith

Executive Center Director

Katrina is the Center Director of Mathnasium of Myers Park and Mathnasium of Quail Hollow. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan Flagler School of Business where she received a BS in Accounting and Marketing. In addition, she has an MBA certification from Georgia Tech's MBA Dupree School of Management. For more than 20 years Katrina progressed at AT&T excelling in multifaceted senior management and leadership roles in Training, Operations and Sales. Katrina also served as Treasurer of the Charlotte District School PTA system representing over 110 schools. She has spent most of her adult life working with and developing youth in primary and secondary schools. From extracurricular activities to tutoring, her love of math and seeing the results of academic advancement in our youth makes Mathnasium a strategic fit. Katrina is the proud mother of a Mathlete, Kendall Prescott. Katrina's Mission: "Change the lives of our future generation by investing in our children today.”

Sophia

Assistant Center Director

Sophia is the Assistant Center Director of Mathnasium of Myers Park. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Liberty University, as well as an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University. She has extensive experience working with students of all ages in various domains, whether fostering social-emotional development, improving brain health, or enhancing academics and learning.

Sophia’s commitment to making a meaningful impact on students and their families is at the heart of her work. She is dedicated to providing guidance in an appropriately-challenging manner, while adapting to individual needs and styles. She values working collaboratively with families and teachers to support each student’s progress and overall growth. Most importantly, she strongly believes that helping kids excel in math contributes to a much bigger goal: building their confidence and resilience.

In her free time, Sophia is passionate about fitness and enjoying all things outdoors. Her ultimate goal is to empower students to recognize their potential and approach every aspect of life with enthusiasm and determination.

Favorite number: 3. Good things always come in threes!

Favorite joke: All primes are odd, and two is the oddest of them all!

Anthony Ramirez

Instructor

Anthony's commitment to helping others goes hand-in-hand with his academic pursuits. As a Computer Science student at UNC Charlotte, he seamlessly combines theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving skills. Beyond excelling in his studies, Anthony has amassed several years of tutoring experience, catering to a diverse range of individuals from elementary to college levels. His approachable demeanor and knack for adapting teaching methods to suit each learner's needs have made him a trusted guide for family members and friends alike. Whether simplifying concepts for a younger sibling or delving into advanced coursework with a college peer, Anthony's ability to convey complex ideas with clarity shines through. Anthony looks forward to creating a supportive atmosphere, fostering confidence and enthusiasm for all students.

McKenzie Peters

Instructor

McKenzie thoroughly enjoys helping students discover their passion for mathematics! She is currently a senior at Providence Day School and has filled her high school years being involved in the Honor Council, Asset Management Board, and both the Spanish and Chinese programs. She looks forward to attending college in the fall, where she plans to major in Business. McKenzie has been part of our team for over a year and has loved watching the students grow as mathematicians and as people. Her main goal is to always bring a positive attitude to the center, and she is confident that every student can reach their goals while having fun!

Tanisha Jones

Instructor

Tanisha has been freelance-tutoring since 2015. She completed her degree in Clinical Psychology with Troy University in 2017 and took a hiatus to focus on her career. However, she noticed a high-demand in the need to assist parents and students during COVID in 2020 and delve back in! Tanisha joined Mathnasium in 2021. “I love the company culture here and how we make the curriculum fun and personalized for each student”. Outside of employment with Mathnasium, Tanisha is a Registered Behavior Technician specializing in crisis intervention and working with children diagnosed with ASD. In her free time, Tanisha enjoys outdoor activities such as rollerblading, rock climbing, hiking, and kayaking.

Richard Brosius

Instructor

Richard enjoys helping students gain a deeper understanding of math and science. He believes in approaching concepts and problems from multiple perspectives and enjoys helping students develop the necessary skills to succeed at solving problems using conceptual reasoning. Richard received his bachelor's in physics at the University of Buffalo and his Masters in Physics at Purdue. He has 4 years of combined experience teaching high school and college students as well as tutoring. His primary goal is to assist students in gaining a functional understanding of mathematics as well as an appreciation for how math empowers us to solve important technical challenges.

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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Our Team at Mathnasium of Myers Park

Katrina Smith

Sophia

Anthony Ramirez

McKenzie Peters

Tanisha Jones

Richard Brosius

Our Mathnasium Mission

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