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3344 Illinois Rte 59, #110 Naperville, IL 60564

Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Naperville

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.

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 / Naperville / Our Team
Aparna Pai

Aparna Pai

Owner / Center Director
Hello! My name is Aparna. I have a BS in Engineering from India and an M.S. in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology. Prior to getting involved in Mathnasium, I worked in the information technology industry for several years in varied roles and responsibilities. As a child, I really enjoyed and looked forward to learning math. My interest in teaching math began as I was trying to find ways to make learning math a fun activity for my older son and found that there were very few such resources available for parents. My own experience had taught me that kids excel in math when it is taught in a way that is fun and intellectually challenging. My quest to do so brought me in touch with Mathnasium. I am very enthusiastic about the Mathnasium curriculum, since it is taught in the way that makes sense to kids. The sharp focus on “why” rather than the plain “how” to do a math problem is the essential Mathnasium differentiator. My goal is to use math to make every child a better thinker and problem solver. Students that need remedial focus and enrichment are welcomed and challenged. I have been doing this for over 10 years and love every moment of working with students and empowering them. I have two sons, Nachi, a UIUC Industrial Engineering graduate currently working for Pepsi, and Neel, a sophomore at Vanderbilt University. When I'm not at Mathnasium, I love to run, hike, bike, and spend time in nature. In five years, I plan to be a Boston marathoner!

Melanie Woods

Assistant Center Director
Hello! My name is Melanie. I have a strong STEM background with degrees in computer science and physics along with 10 years of software development experience. This may seem an unusual outcome for someone who struggled with math in elementary school. That changed with the encouragement of a 7th grade math teacher who made class fun. Math finally began to make sense! This experience has motivated me to help others develop a good attitude toward math and problem solving in general. I believe that with patience and positive feedback anyone can gain a better understanding of math. I have two college-aged daughters currently pursuing degrees in science and engineering.

Nathan Digweed

Instructor
Hello! My name is Nathan Digweed. I am a graduate from Illinois Institute of Technology, where I earned my Bachelor's of Science degree in physics. From a very young age, I have had a passion for learning math and science, and that passion grew into a love for teaching others mathematical and physics related concepts. Having been homeschooled up through high school, I understand that patience and adding fun to learning can go a long way in helping a student's potential be realized. In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano and composing music.

Aaron Minh

Instructor
Hello! My name is Aaron Minh. I graduated with a B.S. in Physics from the University of Illinois-Chicago and am also a recent graduate of the University of Florida's ProTeach program with a Master's in Education in Secondary Science Education. From a young age, I have always been interested in math and science. In school, and at home, I have always been the go-to guy for friends and family who needed help in math. As an instructor at Mathnasium, I hope students will develop problem solving skills that will help them throughout their entire educational careers. In my spare time, I enjoy visiting theme parks and riding all the roller coasters in the world (100+ and counting!). Having been raised in the Chicagoland area, I will also always root for the Chicago Cubs. A fun fact about me is that I was once on the gameshow "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

Harish Pai

Owner
Hello, my name is Harish Pai. I have an Electronics engineering degree from Mysore University, India and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern) with majors in Finance and Entrepreneurship. I am a seasoned IT professional with significant experience in the areas of IT consulting and Application Design. Math has always been a favorite subject of mine since my childhood. During my engineering days I took it upon myself to coach and guide my fellow students, especially in Math. I staunchly believe that developing a certain comfort level in Math will play a pivotal role in the future success of all children regardless of what path they choose. I eagerly look forward to a fun and interesting Math experience for your child.

Anya Acharya

Instructor
Hi, my name is Anya Acharya and I am a junior at Neuqua Valley High School. At school, I am the class president and I'm involved in Business Professionals of America, the Indian Student Association, and the Neuqua Valley Model UN. I enjoy reading, painting, and cooking during my free time.

Favorite number: 1

Favorite Math Joke: What is the butterfly's favorite subject in school? Mothematics!

Where do you see yourself in five years? I see myself in college studying data/computer science.

Why is Mathnasium fun? Mathnasium allows kids to learn about math in a group setting while winning prizes and playing games.

Fun Fact: I love to bake! I bake cakes for family birthdays.

John

Instructor
My name is John and I am currently in college studying mathematics and finance. My hope is to become a quantitative analyst researching the relationship between stock markets and mathematics. Here at Mathnasium, I have the opportunity to share what I know helping students build the foundation they need to excel moving forward.

AK Balachander

Instructor
My name is AK Balachander and I am a senior at Metea Valley High School. Some of my hobbies include playing basketball and watching movies. In school, I am a member of the volleyball team and actively participate in DECA, SkillsUSA, Youth and Government, and Student Count Math Tutors. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my grandparents and following sports matches. In the future, I plan to pursue a career in finance/data science or become a math teacher. I am eager to share my knowledge with students!

Ryan May

Instructor
Hello! My name is Ryan May. I am currently a senior at Neuqua Valley High School. I was on Neuqua’s robotics team for 3 years, but I switched to the drone club for my senior year. In my free time, I am an avid sim racer and handy man. I’m excited to share my passion of math with students.

Favorite number: 37

Favorite Math joke: Of all the primes, 2 is the oddest.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years: In 5 years I see myself graduating from the University of Wisconsin at Madison or Purdue with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Why is Mathnasium fun: Mathnasium is fun because students are rewarded with fun activities and prizes while at the same time learning about math.

Fun Fact: I can solve a Rubik’s cube and my personal best is 17 seconds.

Safa Jeffery

Instructor
Hi, my name is Safa Jeffery and I am a senior at Neuqua Valley High School! Outside of school, I play soccer for Galaxy and I am also on the official Chicago Fire Unified Soccer Team. In school, I am on the varsity soccer team, the executive board for Best Buddies, Spanish Honors Society, Rho Kappa and participate in Special Olympics, UNICEF, and Cancer Kids First. I also enjoy reading and baking in my free time!

Arnav Kanchi

Instructor
Hello! My name is Arnav Kanchi and I am a senior at Waubonsie Valley High School. In school I play sports, in particular Football, as well as doing clubs such as Business Professionals of America and Waubonsie's Rocketry club. During my free time I enjoy playing video games, and watching sports. In college I plan to pursue a degree in either information systems or data science. When it comes to math, I believe that understanding the "why" behind why certain formulas or tricks work is more important than the "how" they work and actually understanding topics in math makes it easier to learn more complex subjects later down the line and also improves your general problem solving skills which can carry you through everyday life.

Pratyush Mundadi

Instructor
Hello, my name is Pratyush Mundadi and I am a rising Senior at Metea Valley High School. I am very passionate about coding and learning about technology. If I'm not doing anything related to learning, I like to spend my time biking with my friends, playing volleyball(I play for my school's varsity team), or playing the drums with my band Bloom. I also love to collect watches, coins, and colognes. I also love to try new foods and am into cars.

Jason Huang

Instructor
Hello! My name is Jason. I’m a new graduate of the University of Chicago with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. During my free time, you can catch me bike riding, programming, or playing card games. For me, math is an efficient tool with near limitless application. I enjoy taking unique angles at problem solving, considering different possible tricks and shortcuts to approach an issue before finding a solution through logic and mathematics. I understand the benefits of having creative number sense and look forward to passing on these skills to new students.

Favorite number: 3628800

Favorite Math Joke: I’m waiting for Gödel to release the math DLC.

Where do you see yourself in five years?: CEO of Tesla

Why is Mathnasium fun?: Math is a social activity as much as an educational one. Mathnasium provides a space for both.

Fun Fact: I’m very good at laser tag.

Rheea Kannan

Instructor
Hello! My name is Rheea Kannan and I am a senior at Neuqua Valley High School. In my free time, I enjoy listening to a wide range of music! In school I'm involved in Business Professionals America, Finance Club, and lead Neuqua Valley Cancer Kids First. Outside of school, I dance and sing! My favorite subject in school has always been math because I love working with numbers and find it fascinating. I plan to major in Economics and Finance in college. I am looking forward to the opportunity to guide and teach kids as a math instructor!

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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