Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Trophy Club

Sandra R.

Sandra has over 20 years of teaching experience in the public, private and homeschool settings. An alumni of Oklahoma Baptist University with a B.S. in Secondary Math Education, Sandra has built a successful career in education. She brings expertise and professionalism to the Trophy Club team. In her free time, Sandra enjoys spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and kayaking. She enjoys volunteering with her church and organizing youth events. Favorite Number: 7, because it's in both her children's birthdates. I love Mathnasium because: I am excited about helping kids build math skills so they can do math with confidence.

Bethany A.

Mrs. Abbott joined our team as a retired Kinder-8th teacher from NISD. Her love for teaching and encouraging children to succeed in math has become the driving force in her joining our extraordinary team of instructors. Her comphrensive math understanding and expertise in education has enriched the lives of our students and staff alike. During her career she was awarded NISD Teacher of the Year, Roanoke Elementary School in 1999 and then recognized again as Teacher of the Year, Medlin Middle School in 2009. Favorite Number: 3, because it is the smallest odd prime number. There are only 3 primary colors, and with an endless combinations they bring great beauty into our world. I love Mathnasium because: The diagnostic assessment is so comphrensive that it builds a unique learning plan for intentional practice until the student achieves mastery level. The "Mathnasium Method" constructs mental relationships and make connections in increasingly sophisticated ways.

Jennifer

Jennifer is attending her final year at the University of North Texas where she is pursuing a degree in Biology. During university, Jennifer has been recognized on both the Dean's list and the President's List for her high academic achievements. During her free time, Jennifer enjoys trying new things and working on different art projects. She likes to draw, paint and is teaching herself how to sew. Jennifer is fluent in Spanish. Fun Fact: Jennifer has a pet turtle. Favorite Number: 8 because it's an important number in music. Amazing to think all the music we hear is made up of the same 8 notes! In Five Years: Jennifer wants to be studying marine biology in graduate school or attending veterinary school. Jennifer loves Mathnasium because: She enjoys helping others find their confidence in math. She especially likes helping students understand how to solve math problems that were confusing or frustrating. It's special to her to see the moment when the solution finally clicks for the student!

Cole

Cole is a student at Parker University pursuing an degree in RT. He is a graduate of Byron Nelson High School , where he successful completed math courses through Calculus BC. He brings a joy of math and unique charm to his role as an instructor. Favorite Number: Aleph null, because it is the smallest infinity invented by Georg Cantor. It is a numerical representation of the cardinality. In five years, I will be: working in radiology. I love Mathnasium because: there is a strong sense of community with staff and students. I have always enjoyed math and teaching Mathnasium gives me the chance to do both!

Levi

Levi was also a former student at Mathnasium. He graduated from Saginaw High School and is pursuing his undergraduate degree at UTA. He hopes to pursue a career in the automotive industry. His goal is become a car designer. He played saxophone in his high school band, and now plays for his church. He loves cars, music, movies, and video games. Favorite Number: 4 In five years, I will: be a car designer or work in the automotive industry. Fun Fact: At his high school prom, he was voted "most likely to be late to graduation."

Pranav

Pranav is a sophomore at the University of South Florida majoring in Biomedical Sciences. Once he completes his undergraduate degree he aspires to attend medical school. He has enjoyed participating in several activities while at Colleyville Heritage High School including: Math UIL, Science Olympiad, DECA and Science National Honor Society. He was recognized as a National Merit Commended Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction. Pranav excelled most in Math and obtained a 5 on both his Calculus AB and BC AP Exams in his 9th,10th grade year of High School. Favorite Number: 729, because of the fact that it is both the square and the cube of a different integer. It's equivalent to 9 cubed as well as 27 squared. In five years, I will be: I hope to be in medical school working towards becoming a doctor. Additionally, I hope to become more involved in machine learning and its applications in the medical field. I love Mathnasium because: of how it is able to help young students, some of whom maybe struggling with mathematics, to overall develop a greater appreciation for the subject and to understand how mathematical concepts can be used in the real world.

Laine

Laine is attending Texas A&M University where she is pursuing a degree in Education with an emphasis in Math/Science for Middle Grades. She has achieved "Dean List" every year since beginning at College Station and is a peer mentor for the incoming freshmen. She was named Valedictorian and a scholar of her high school graduating class of 2022. Fun Fact: Laine lived in Illinois for 18 years before moving to Argyle after graduating high school. Favorite Number: 24, because her favorite and first multiplication fact learned was 6x4! In Five Years: Laine's goal is to be teaching in her own 6th grade math classroom. Laine loves Mathnasium because: She loves seeing kids have their "light bulb" moment!