Our Team at Mathnasium of Warrenton

Melanie Grandelli

Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Math Education and has taught math and other subjects across a range of school settings. She brings years of experience working with students of all ages, including in private schools, boarding schools, and homeschool environments. 

Melanie enjoys explaining math in creative ways to help students grasp difficult concepts. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, gardening, birdwatching, skiing, dirt biking, and listening to classical music. 

Kanoa Ratliff

Kanoa earned a BS in Architecture with a minor in Spanish from the University of Virginia. Her experience includes substitute teaching, tutoring math and Spanish, and homeschooling her two sons through high school. 

Kanoa brings a practical and patient approach to teaching, drawing from her hands-on experience in construction, drafting, and math instruction. She enjoys helping students find the learning strategies that work best for them. 

Anthony Ainsworth

Anthony is a graduate of Fauquier High School with a strong interest in math, physics, and computer science. His favorite classes include AP Calculus BC and AP Computer Science, and he plans to pursue a career in cybersecurity. 

Anthony enjoys theater and is active in the local Torch Drama Club. At Mathnasium, he’s committed to helping students tackle math challenges and build lasting confidence. 

Edward Fleming

Edward is in his third year of college, studying electrical engineering at George Mason University. Math has always been a focus for him, especially while pursuing his degree. Edward’s favorite part about Mathnasium is seeing students’ excitement when they accomplish their goals. Outside of Mathnasium, Edward has a passion for hiking and being outdoors that he discovered in his journey becoming an Eagle Scout.

Elizabeth Berman

Elizabeth is a current student at both Fauquier High School and Mountain Vista's Governor School. Math has been one of Elizabeth's favorite classes throughout high school and she loves math's problem solving aspect! When Elizabeth isn't doing math, you can find her in the ice rink skating or outside playing volleyball.

Kristy Tran

Kristy is a current student at Fauquier High School and Mountain Vista Governors School. Throughout Elementary and Middle School, Kristy always knew that math was her favorite subject and the one she was most confident in. Her favorite topic is radicals because she loves the way they simplify! In her free time, Kristy enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, shopping, and playing volleyball!

Owen Strong

Owen is a student attending Fauquier High School and Mountain Vista Governor’s School. Math and physics are his favorite subjects in school and he plans to go into engineering as a career because he enjoys solving problems and completing challenges. In his free time he enjoys watching and playing almost any sport with his favorites being baseball, football, and basketball. He also likes playing video games and card games with his friends and family.

Rebecca Nuar

Rebecca is a high school senior whose favorite classes this year are Calculus, Government & Politics, and Physics. In addition to math, she also loves working with kids. Outside of school, you might find her playing soccer, singing, dancing, or practicing the piano. She hopes that she will be able to make math fun for the students at Mathnasium.