Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Parker

Allison Shride

Short Bio:

I grew up in a family with a long line of entrepreneurs. I graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in mathematics and a teaching certification. Instead of using my teaching qualifications, I followed in my family's footsteps of being business owners and opened a retail store in Fort Collins at the age of 22. I stayed in retail for many years before transistioning to the world of wholesale which I was in for 16 years. I have also spent some time in the real estate arena, as well as some time spent as a scuba instructor in my younger days!

While these careers were all strong and profitable, they did very little for my heart space and I started searching for something else. I discovered Mathnasium and it was a perfect fit. I have loved helping children with their understanding of math, and witnessing their increased confidence and self esteem! I opened Mathnasium of Parker in January 2012 and we've helped hundreds of children. I love coming to work each day and seeing and hearing the growth our students are experiencing!

Daughter:

I have one daughter who graduated from Legend High School in 2012 and has gone on to graduate from  Colorado School of Mines. I was a very active and involved parent while she was in school, so I know many of the challenges and rewards that a parent in our school system faces.

Pets:

I have a deep love of animals and I enjoy spending my spare time with my 2 rescue dogs. I used to have two dogs who were certified "pet therapists." We spent many hours visiting hospitals to share some canine love with the patients.   My newest dog and I are enjoying dog agility classes where she is developing her confidence learning to navigate various obstacle courses.

Travel:

I have always loved traveling, and one of my favorite ways to see the world is long distance cross-country walking trips.  My first trip was through part of Tuscany, Italy for about 60 miles.  I have also traveled to  Scotland  and walked/hiked through the highlands for 92 miles in 6 days.   While not a walking trip, I had a life-impacting trip to India.  I spent time in orphanages as well as a center for abandoned adults/seniors.  I did get some walking in though, as my trip wrapped up with a few days of hiking and camping in the Himalayas.