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.

Carol Petty

Lead Instructor

After retiring from a career in IT at Vanguard, Carol joined Mathnasium in 2019, returning to her roots in math education. She holds a Master’s in Math Education and has taught elementary, middle school, and even college algebra.  

Carol loves seeing students have their “aha!” moments when math concepts finally click. She finds the Mathnasium program highly effective for all ages and enjoys helping students build confidence in their math skills. Outside of teaching, she cherishes the opportunity to inspire a deeper understanding of math in her students.

Josie Gallop

Instructor

Josie is a Computer Science student at West Chester University who has always loved math and problem-solving. At Mathnasium, she enjoys sharing that passion with students and helping them overcome challenges. She finds it especially rewarding when a student grasps a new concept or masters a difficult problem.  

In her free time, Josie enjoys reading, playing video games, and drawing. She is excited to support students in developing their math skills and confidence. 

Miles Lateef

Instructor

Hello! I am a senior at B Reed Henderson High School. I've always enjoyed math and challenging myself with advanced classes. I am currently applying to college and hope to study finance or statistics. Outside of school, I run track and play video games with friends. Working with a student and seeing a topic click in a their head is very enjoyable for me. I would love to help your kid get ahead in school!

Jake Tease

Instructor

Jake is a master’s student in Philosophy at West Chester University, where he also assists undergraduate students with their studies. He enjoys helping students think through challenging math concepts and guiding them toward new insights. His goal at Mathnasium is to make learning engaging and rewarding, ensuring students leave each session with greater confidence and enthusiasm. 

Outside of teaching, Jake enjoys playing video games and creating digital illustrations. He is passionate about fostering a positive learning environment where students feel excited to explore and understand math. 

Josiah Keller

Instructor

Josiah has been a full-time math teacher in the greater Philadelphia area since 2020 and joined Mathnasium in 2024 to further his passion for teaching. He believes that with the right instruction and guidance, every student can succeed in math. Specializing in adapting lessons to fit each student’s learning style, he ensures that math becomes accessible and engaging for all. 

Josiah finds nothing more rewarding than seeing a student’s eyes light up when they grasp a new concept. He is excited to be part of Mathnasium, where fostering confidence and understanding in math is the top priority! 

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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