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.

Emma

Center Director

Emma is the Center Director at Mathnasium of Niskayuna! She is passionate about helping students enjoy math and build a strong foundation. She believes every student can succeed with the right approach and works closely with families and instructors to create a positive, encouraging learning experience.

Emma graduated from the University at Albany, SUNY, with a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science. She began her Mathnasium journey as an instructor, where she discovered how meaningful it is to help students learn and grow. Outside of Mathnasium, she enjoys disc golf, birdwatching, skiing, and board games.

Favorite math joke: What did 0 say to 8? “Nice belt!”

Mariano

Lead Instructor

Mariano holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Idaho and is currently a Ph.D. student in mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He enjoys helping students understand concepts through clear explanations and real-world applications. 

His favorite number is 2π, the circumference of the unit circle, and he brings both enthusiasm and expertise to every session. Outside of Mathnasium, Mariano enjoys baking and modifying retro video game consoles.

Favorite math joke: Why do so many mathematicians wear glasses? It improves division!

Sebastian

Instructor

Sebastian is a graduate of the University at Albany, SUNY, with a B.A. in English. He loves learning and teaching, and enjoys and appreciates the opportunity offered by Mathnasium to do both. While working with students, he helps them stay focused and motivated while making sure to keep the environment fun and friendly. 

His favorite part of the job is seeing a student's pride when they're able to master a topic they once struggled with. In his free time, Sebastian enjoys reading, writing fiction, playing video games, and spending time with his family.

Favorite math joke: Are monsters good at math? Not unless you Count Dracula.

Morgan

Instructor

Hey!! My name is Morgan. I went to college to study math and education. In addition to being part of the Mathnasium team, I am a substitute teacher at a few schools in the area. I really enjoy reading, doing yoga, and listening to music. My favorite artist is Taylor Swift, and my favorite color is green!

Ellya

Instructor

Ellya graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an Associate of Science in Mathematics and loves helping students see that math doesn’t have to be intimidating. She enjoys creating a supportive environment where students can grow their skills and confidence step by step.

When she’s not at Mathnasium, Ellya is deeply involved in local musical theater, both performing on stage and with costume design. She’s also a mural artist and has contributed artwork to spaces around the Capital Region. She brings that same creativity and energy into her work with students every day.







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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