Pleasant Prairie
6935 75th Street, Suite D
Kenosha, WI 53142
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.
Maria is the Owner and Center Director of Mathnasium of Pleasant Prairie. Before opening the center, she worked as an Assistant Principal and Middle School Math and Algebra teacher in Chicago Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Math and Language Arts, along with a Master’s in Educational Leadership.
Maria and her husband relocated to Wisconsin in 2021 and stay busy with their two puppies. She enjoys running, biking, and swimming, and proudly completed her first Ironman triathlon in 2023. She passionately believes the Mathnasium Method is the perfect way to make math meaningful.
Lakshmi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Computer Science Engineering. She enjoys sharing strategies with students to help them solve problems effectively and build confidence in their abilities.
At Mathnasium, Lakshmi loves seeing students grow in both skill and enthusiasm for learning. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and finding new ways to stay connected and active.
Margaret earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa and her master’s degree from Carthage College. She recently retired after more than three decades of teaching secondary mathematics in Illinois, where she inspired countless students to achieve their best.
Now at Mathnasium, Margaret enjoys helping students gain confidence and succeed using the Mathnasium Method. Outside of teaching, she loves traveling, reading, playing piano and handbells, and spending time with her family.
Kimberly holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and is passionate about empowering students, especially females and minorities, to pursue STEM fields. Having homeschooled her own children, she values the impact of individualized instruction and brings that same mindset to her work at Mathnasium.
In her free time, Kimberly enjoys boating, sewing, fitness, and spending time with family in northern Wisconsin. She finds her work at Mathnasium especially rewarding as she helps students grow in both math skills and confidence.
Keiara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics from Western Carolina University. She is now a middle school math teacher at Christian Life School and is excited to share her enthusiasm for the subject at Mathnasium as well.
Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Keiara moved to Wisconsin in 2022. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time with friends. Her goal is to help every student she works with discover that math can be both fun and rewarding.
My name is Anna and I am a student at UW-Parkside, majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. I love to climb mountains, read lots of books, and be active! Teaching math brings me joy and allows me the opportunity to show others how fun learning can be. My goal is to inspire a similar excitement for math into anyone who wants to try, especially if they haven’t enjoyed it in the past.
Hello! My name is Diego Castañeda. I recently graduated from Carthage College right here in Kenosha with a degree in Chemistry, but I still love instructing and math. Growing one’s skills in math takes plenty of time and effort, and I look forward to working with everyone I meet. Outside of the classroom, I love to spend time in nature, play piano, play video games, and support niche comedic content on YouTube! I also passionate about learning differently languages. Thanks for reading my get-to-know-me spiel, now let’s learn some math!
Hello! My name is Leeann Abdelhalim, and I’m a junior at Westosha Central High School. I love experiencing new things and expanding my knowledge. In my free time, you’ll find me creating cartoons, thrifting, or playing tennis. Math is one of my favorite subjects, and I’m excited to help other students discover how fun and rewarding it can be!
Hello! My name is Srismarame Kandrakota, and I am a sophomore at Indian Trail High School & Academy! In my free time I play sports and I am very involved with the different clubs at school. I am an officer for DECA and I am a part of student council, FCCLA, and sophomore class council! I cannot wait to work with all the students and have math fun!
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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