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.

Elijah Penny

Center Director

Elijah holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and uses his problem-solving skills to make math more relatable for students. He has three years of teaching experience and joined Mathnasium after eight months as an instructor. 

Known for his patient and playful approach, Elijah helps students build confidence and critical thinking skills. He’s passionate about showing learners how math connects to real-world challenges and empowering them to tackle problems with clarity and curiosity. 

Brandy Baker

Associate Center Director

Brandy has 18 years of math teaching experience in Texas and holds a Bachelor's degree in Math Education. She joined Mathnasium in 2023 and says it’s the best job she’s ever had. 

Brandy loves New England’s snowy weather and brings energy and expertise to every session. She enjoys helping students discover how math can be fun, engaging, and a skill they can feel proud of. 

Ali Mauck

Associate Center Director

Ali serves as Associate Center Director at Mathnasium and brings a strong commitment to mentoring and community service. A portrait photographer and business owner, Ali understands the importance of a solid math foundation and how problem-solving skills support creativity, planning, and long-term success. 

As the mother of three grown children, Ali values education that builds confidence and independence. She is passionate about helping students develop number sense and practical skills they can apply in school and everyday life, creating positive learning experiences that last. 

Paul Grimes

Associate Center Director

Paul is an Associate Center Director at Mathnasium with a background in engineering and small business ownership. He spent many years in the boatbuilding industry before transitioning to education, teaching math at a charter school prior to joining Mathnasium in 2024. 

Paul appreciates Mathnasium’s focus on building number sense and conceptual understanding rather than memorization. He believes strong math skills open doors for students academically and beyond. Outside the center, Paul lives in Portsmouth with his wife and their dog, Nellie. 

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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