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.

Sonja

District Manager
Sonja has been a multi-unit leader for over 15 years in the retail industry. She has a passion for leading and developing high-performing teams. Sonja's unwavering dedication to helping children build a solid foundation in mathematics is what gives her work profound meaning. As a child, she faced an overwhelming fear of math. It was an obstacle that hindered her potential, but one she eventually conquered with perseverance and guidance. Driven by a desire to spare others from experiencing the anxiety she once felt, Sonja's goal is helping children overcome their own apprehensions. She cherishes the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young minds, molding them into confident problem solvers.

Joe

Regional Manager
Joe joined the Mathnasium team in the Fall of 2021. He graduated from IUPUI with a Bachelor's degree in Business. He brings 16 years of Leadership experience in the retail and restaurant industries. He was a Multi-Unit leader for both a top grocery retailer and the fastest growing restaurant chain in the US. Joe has an incredible passion for developing others and helping them maximize their own potential. He has coached youth baseball/softball and also coached his daughters in soccer. He is excited to be able to serve the community through helping change the lives of students through math.

Jodi

Director of Education
Jodi has a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Math from Hope College and graduated with her secondary teaching certificate. She also has a Master’s degree in Math Education and a Specialist’s degree in Curriculum and Teacher Leadership from Piedmont College. Jodi has been teaching for 20 years and has taught all levels from 8th grade math to IB math studies. Jodi is also a certified gifted instructor. Jodi loves to teach and tutor because she loves to see the sense of great achievement when a student grasps a difficult math concept! She also believes that every student can succeed and excel with the proper tools and support.

Lauren

Director of Training
Lauren graduated from the University of Central Florida with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree focused on Mathematics Education and Psychology. She has mastered math skills in the areas of College Algebra, Calculus I – Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Statistics I & II. Lauren developed a passion for math education during her first two years of high school, and it continued throughout her college years. She believes that math is meant to be challenging and enjoyable, not frustrating and scary. Since starting at Mathnasium in 2011, she has enjoyed the continued success of her students and inspiring them to love math as much as she does.

Xander Hawkins

Lead Instructor

Xander serves as the Lead Instructor at Mathnasium, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his two degrees in Mathematics from the University of Houston. He has always loved math and is enthusiastic about sharing that passion with his students. Xander is proficient in various math topics, including Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. He is excited to help shape the next generation of mathematicians through his work with young learners.


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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