Palatine
141 W Northwest Hwy
Palatine, IL 60067
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.
Danny is the Center Director at Mathnasium of Palatine. He has been with Mathnasium for over 10 years and enjoys helping students discover math in a way that makes sense to them. He believes math is a human-made language that connects us across cultures and even planets. Danny encourages students to explore math creatively and is always learning new strategies from their fresh perspectives.
His favorite number is 3 because of its strength and significance in nature and design. Outside of work, Danny enjoys sharing fun math facts and building connections through learning.
Rebekah enjoys teaching math because it allows for creativity and problem-solving. She loves that while there may be many ways to approach a problem, there's usually only one right answer. At Mathnasium, she finds joy in helping students change their perspective on math and grow in confidence.
Her favorite number is 21 since it looks like a prime number but isn’t, and it’s also her birthday. Outside of teaching, Rebekah enjoys being outdoors, playing tennis, reading, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.
Maya loves math because it challenges her to think creatively and explore a variety of concepts. She enjoys sharing her enthusiasm with students and finds it rewarding to help them build confidence in their skills.
Her favorite number is 11 because it's her birthday. Outside of Mathnasium, Maya runs cross country and is training for a half marathon. She also enjoys playing soccer with friends, especially during warm weather.
Alex enjoys the challenge and logic of solving math problems and puzzles. He’s excited to make math fun for students and help them approach problems with confidence and curiosity.
His favorite number is 42, famously known as the "answer to life, the universe, and everything." When he’s not teaching, Alex enjoys playing chess and is currently studying at Harper College.
Hi I’m Krish! I love math because it challenges me to think logically and creatively at the same time. I enjoy how math connects ideas in unexpected ways and shows how reasoning can explain a lot about the world around us. I enjoy teaching at Mathnasium because I love seeing students truly understand math as a whole rather than just memorization. My favorite number is phi (φ) because although it is an irrational number, it represents the golden ratio that is found in nature, art, and more, representing proportion. A fun fact about myself is that I have performed at the Chicago Symphony Center as well as the Ravinia Music Festival. If I’m not doing math, you can find me playing along to songs on my drum set or playing basketball with friends!
Hi, I am Amira Salamah. I love math because it can help us make sense of the world around us. I like instructing math because it allows me to help students make sense of complex concepts and make learning more enjoyable. My favorite number is 0 because it isn’t worth anything, but is still one of the most important numbers in math. A fun fact about me is that my favorite flowers are sunflowers. If I wasn’t teaching or doing math I would probably be baking, because it helps me relax.
Hi, my name is Sam and I go to Palatine High School. I enjoy math as it feels amazing to get a difficult problem right and understand topics conceptually! I really like instructing at Mathnasium because it reminds me of when I help my friends with math, which is always a fun time. My favorite number is 31 because I share that number on my volleyball jersey with my little sister who plays soccer. A fun fact about myself is that I can do a front flip, a back flip, or a gainer off of a diving board! If I'm not teaching math, then you'll find me playing volleyball or one of my two instruments.
Hi, my name is Max Schwartz. I like math because the more you learn, the more you realize that everything is related to math. The further you go in the math curriculum, you realize more things in life that can be represented by mathematics and often in beautiful and elegant ways. I like teaching at Mathnasium because I want to help others see that elegance in a way that is often left out in school. My favorite number is 22 because my favorite player as a kid was Matt Forte. A fun fact about myself is that despite growing up around Palatine, I went to boarding school out in Aurora for high school where I skipped 9th grade. If I'm not teaching/doing math, you would probably find me working on cars. Both in college and at home, I have multiple projects where I am building and modifying cars. At school I participate in the worldwide Formula Student competitions where we build formula-style race cars to race against other universities across the globe. And at home I modify cars and am building an open-wheel race car from scratch in my grandpa's garage.
Hi! My name is Maya and I like math because it challenges me to think of problems conceptually and is applicable to everyday life. I enjoy working at Mathnasium because it is rewarding to see students gain knowledge and confidence in various concepts. My favorite number is7 because I can write it so many different ways but the number always means the same thing. A fun fact about me is that I have been to over 30different countries! When I'm not instructing, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my friends and family.
My name is Shiven Venigalla. I like math because I like the challenge it gives me to think and use my problem solving skills to find solutions. I enjoy teaching at Mathnasium because I like working with other people and showing them how to figure things out. My favorite number is 12 because it’s my birthday. A fun fact about me is that I can speak 3 different languages. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing sports like basketball and pickleball.
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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