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.

Christian Burton

Assistant Center Director

Christian is a student at Truman State University majoring in Mathematics with a goal of becoming a high school Math teacher. He loves helping others and has taught Math, Chess, and Karate! In his free time he enjoys traveling, trying new food, and cooking new recipes. Both of his parents are artists so he loves visiting art museums!

Favorite Number: 6.28, its two pi!

Favorite Math Joke: It's 20 degrees out, let's go make snow angles!

Fun Fact: I have two cats that I love dearly even though they make me sneeze!

Jack Hook

Instructor

Jack is a retired computer programmer with Ralston Purina, AT&T and IBM. He received a B.S. in Computer Science from SIU Carbondale and has recently taken refresher Algebra and Geometry courses at SWIC. Jack enjoys bicycling, playing pool, writing poetry and watching the The Universe episodes on cosmology.

Favorite Number: 7, because it's said to be the number of completeness.

Favorite Math Joke: Did you hear about the probability problem at Mathnasium? It didn't stand a chance.

Fun Fact: My great-great grandfather was a real Captain Hook, a riverboat captain on the Ohio river in the 1800s.

Lisa Camp

Instructor

Lisa is retired from the U.S. Air Force where she was an aircraft maintenance officer working on B-1’s and KC-B5’s. She has a B.S. in Computer Systems Engineering and a Masters in Applied Management. Lisa likes to play just about any sport, loves wood working, and has two crazy dogs.

Favorite Number: They are all fabulous!

Favorite Math Joke: I'll do A^2+B^2=C^2. I'll even do A=πr^2, but y=mx+b is where I draw the line.

Fun Fact: I really like roller coasters!

Tristin Brown

Instructor

Tristin is a student at SIUE studying Mathematics and working on becoming a high school Math teacher. He has always had a passion for math ever since his parents taught him how to add, and he loves helping his friends whenever they need it! He enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee and video games, as well as spending time with his friends.

Favorite Number: 15,559

Favorite Math Joke: There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator.

Fun Fact: I can play the Tuba, Trombone, and Trumpet.

Isabella Hoolihan

Instructor

Isabella is a student at SWIC working towards an Associate's degree and planning to major in art in the future. She loves math and enjoys helping others to understand math and maybe even love it as well.

Favorite Number: 11; it always has been plus the multiples of it are fun!

Favorite Math Joke: There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator.

Fun Fact: I own two cats and is always covered in cat hair (despite being allergic)!

Abram George

Instructor

Abram is a student at OTHS where he participates in Robotics, Math Team, and Ultimate Frisbee. Outside of school, he likes to play the guitar, exercise, and experiment with electronics/programming.

Favorite Number: 12, because it has a lot of factors even though it isn't very big.

Favorite Math Joke: Why should you not call people average? Because that's just mean.

Fun Fact: I once broke my arm on Friday the 13th.

Rakeem Shelby

Instructor

Rakeem has earned a degree in Math with a minor in computer science from SEMO for his bachelor's degree. He has also earned his Master's of Science in Computer Science at SIUE. He currently works as a software engineer. Outside of his education, he is an alumni member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. He enjoys jogging during the warm months of the year.

Favorite Number: 4, because that's how many people are in his immediate family.

Favorite Math Joke: Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He'll stop at nothing to avoid them.

Fun Fact: He moved to O'Fallon when he was in 4th grade and has stayed here ever since!

Paige Magnuson

Instructor

Paige is a student at Mater Dei High School. She recently moved to the area from Florida. She wants to study Civil Law. She loves math because she enjoys problem solving and finding solutions. In her free time, she likes to read, hangout with her friends, and travel.

Favorite Number: 17, it's the day of my birthday.

Favorite Math Joke: What did the triangle say to the circle? You're pointless!

Fun Fact: My birthday is on St. Patrick's Day!

Tom Partelow

Instructor

Tom is a Air Force civilian retired from Scott AFB, who served in network, computer, and data engineering roles in his 39-year career. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and loves math and science and all kinds of techie nerdy jokes. He enjoys biking, running and swimming; as well as bags, washers, horseshoes, and golf.

Favorite number: 13 ... I’m not superstitious.

Favorite math joke: What did the 0 say to the 8 ... Nice belt!

Fun Fact: While trying to protect my grandkids from a foul ball at a Grizzlies baseball game, the ball skipped off the top of my head. The Grizzlies’ mascot then proceeded to make a show of it while giving me an ice pack.

Jack M.

Instructor

Jack is a student at Mascoutah HS where he participates in Computer Science Essentials. He wants to get a degree in Aerospace Engineering and work with NASA. Outside of school, he likes to play bass, guitar, hang out with friends and is a Boy Scout leader.

Favorite Number: 64, because it can be made with 1 multiplied by two, six times.

Favorite Math Joke: Why was the equal sign so humble? He knew he wasn’t greater than or less than anyone else.

Fun Fact: My birthday is in numerical order, 05/06/07.

Elena Henry

Instructor

Elena is a student at OTHS where she participates in Spanish club, chemistry club, FBLA, FOR club, and is on the varsity girls lacrosse team. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her friends, trying new things, and being outside.

Favorite number: 3, it has always been my jersey number

Favorite math joke: What shape do you always have to be afraid of? A trap-azoid

Fun fact: My favorite place to travel to is anywhere on the beach

Emily George

Instructor

Emily is a student at OTHS where she is a part of the Honor Choir, Robotics, Asian Culture Club, and Theatre. She hopes to study Musical Theatre in college. Outside of school, Emily enjoys reading, being involved in community service, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog.

Favorite Number: 2 because my birthday is 2/22!

Favorite Math Joke: I know a spooky math joke, but I'm 2^2 to say it.

Fun Fact: My favorite flowers are peonies!

Riley Cannon

Instructor

Riley is a Triad High School student who is part of the marching band, wind ensemble, math team, philosophy club, and other school organizations.  In addition to his passion for math, Riley enjoys playing instruments in many ensembles, such as the Looking Glass Playhouse Pitch Orchestra, the Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the Troy Community Band.  Riley has recently completed dual enrollment courses at SWIC in macroeconomics and business mathematics.  In his free time, Riley enjoys tending to his houseplants and reading.

Favorite Number: 72, because of the rule of 72, a neat little trick that lets investors know how long their investment takes to double with a fixed interest rate.

Favorite Math Joke: Why don’t two parallel lines get married? Because they’ll never meet!

Fun Fact: I used to play chess in tournaments before I did music.

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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