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.

Czionne

Center Director

Czionne moved from California to Las Vegas during his sophomore year of high school, where he attended and graduated from Palo Verde High School. Czionne has worked as an instructor at our center since 2015. He has demonstrated his leadership skills for several years and knows many of our students and families. Czionne loves the supportive atmosphere of Mathnasium and the dedication instructors have towards their students' education. Outside of Mathnasium, Czionne enjoys traveling, volleyball, and video games.

Michael

Instructor
Michael is a Las Vegas local who graduated from Odyssey Charter High School in 2021, and has plans to start college soon. He loves helping kids strengthen their math skills, finding it rewarding to watch their progress. He enjoys solving puzzles and logic problems. He spends is free time reading and conquering challenges in games. He plans on becoming a video game developer in the near future.

Christian S.

Instructor
Christian is a junior at UNLV, pursuing a degree in Finance. He is deeply invested in making math understandable and engaging to those perplexed by it, recognizing the vast applications of mathematical and critical thinking skills in various aspects of life. His dedication at Mathnasium Red Rock stems from this passion to illuminate math's real-world relevance and utility. Beyond the classroom, his interests range from algorithmic trading and data science to the pursuit of personal health through nutrition and weight training. A jazz enthusiast at heart, Christian loves to play the tenor saxophone. He also enjoys playing basketball and watching movies with his friends.

Bryce

Instructor

Bryce is currently attending UNLV pursuing his Mechanical Engineering degree. He has been teaching math at Mathnasium for over two years and enjoys helping the students understand the math concepts more so than when they walked in. Outside of work and school, Bryce enjoys figure skating, playing tennis, and going on hikes and different outdoor activities. He also likes playing chess and can speak a little bit of Mandarin.


Alexa

Instructor

Alexa is currently a pre-physician assistant student with a B.S. of Kinesiological Sciences. She pursues medicine while working as a Certified Nursing assistant at a Gynecology Clinic as well as tutoring at Mathnasium! She has a cute family dachshund named Toby and loves watching anime in her free time!


Dakayla

Instructor

Dakayla is a junior at UNLV, majoring in biochemistry and pursuing a pre-dental track. She is passionate about making learning fun for students and finding creative ways to approach problems, a skill she enjoys practicing at Mathnasium and at home with her special needs brother. In her free time, Dakayla enjoys working out, shopping, and hiking. Having lived in Hawaii, she developed a love for traveling and being outdoors!


Dan Saposhnik

CEO and Owner

Dan graduated from the University of Arizona in 1985 with a B.S. in Microbiology and from Hofstra University's Graduate School of Business in 1990 with an MBA in Accounting. He worked as a CPA with public accounting firm Price Waterhouse and has built successful companies in various fields including real estate and executive recruiting. Dan's passion for teaching and love for working with kids is rooted in family tradition. His mother was a highly regarded principal in Las Vegas for nearly 30 years. Dan has taught and tutored children of all ages and was a mentor for underprivileged children. Dan is committed to significantly increasing Las Vegas children's math skills, their understanding of math concepts and their overall school performance. "We provide lots of warm encouragement in a very positive learning environment so that children build their confidence and develop a winning attitude towards math. Our kids learn math in a way that makes sense to them. They get excited about math and this spirit carries over into everything they do."

Laurie Wasser Saposhnik

VP and Co-Owner

Laurie graduated from UCLA in 1986 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. Before joining Mathnasium, she built a successful career working with Fortune 500 high-tech companies, including IBM, SAP, EMC, TIBCO, and MicroStrategy.
Laurie’s passion for teaching and working with children is deeply rooted in her family values. Her father, a dedicated special education teacher, spent over 30 years shaping young minds in California. Following in his footsteps, Laurie is committed to empowering children in the Las Vegas community by improving their math skills, fostering a strong understanding of mathematical concepts, and building their confidence to succeed academically.
In addition to her work at Mathnasium, Laurie volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), where she advocates for the best interests of children in foster care. This role reflects her dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and supporting their growth and well-being.

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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