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.

Sean Fanning

Education Director

Hi, I'm Sean! I hold a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from UW-Milwaukee and have extensive experience tutoring students from elementary to college levels. As the Education Director at Mathnasium of Whitefish Bay, I'm passionate about helping students discover the deeper connections and patterns that make math both fascinating and rewarding.

Outside of Mathnasium, I enjoy cycling, rock climbing, cooking, swing dancing, and relaxing at the beach. I find joy in sharing my love of math with students at Mathnasium and in helping them unlock their full potential.

Rohita Shah

Owner

I’m Rohita, the proud owner of Mathnasium of Whitefish Bay, which I opened in 2015. As a parent, I’ve experienced both the challenges and the rewards of helping my own children succeed in math using the Mathnasium Method. This journey sparked my passion for helping every child understand math in a way that truly makes sense to them. I’m deeply committed to bringing the benefits of Mathnasium to our local community.

I hold a Master’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois, with a background that includes biomechanics research. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

Indigo

Administrative Manager

Hi! I’m Indigo, the administrative manager at Mathnasium. While I don’t teach math, I love seeing the smiles on the students’ faces after a session and hearing about what they just learned.

In my free time, I love listening to music, exploring the city with my sister and friends, and playing video games. I’m proud to be part of a team that makes learning math fun and meaningful.

Ann Yurkowitz

Educational Outreach Coordinator

Hello! I’m Ann, the Educational Outreach Coordinator at Mathnasium of Whitefish Bay. After serving as Center Director at both the Brookfield and Whitefish Bay locations, I now focus on building partnerships with local schools and the community.

After learning about the Mathnasium Method from my sons who were energetic instructors, I knew Mathnasium was the perfect home for me. I love how Mathnasium not only improves math skills but also boosts confidence and academic habits. I have a degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University and spent 26 years teaching in the classroom. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, playing cards, and traveling with my family.

Olivia

Lead Instructor

Hi! I’m Olivia, a student at Marquette University. I’ve always been passionate about math and I love working with kids. I find it so rewarding in helping students grow their math skills and confidence.

Outside of the center, I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends and family, and playing soccer.

Lauren

Lead Instructor

Hello! My name is Lauren and I am an instructor here at the Mathnasium. I am currently a senior at UW-Milwaukee pursuing my bachelors degree in secondary education - science. Hopefully that means one day I'll be teaching high school biology! 

In my free time I enjoy having game nights with my roommates and spending time with our cat, Jack. I also like to spend time playing my cello, guitar or ukulele. I am looking forward to my time at the Mathnasium and helping some cool kiddos get really good at math.

Nadia

Lead Instructor

Hii! My name is Nadia and I attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Currently, I am working towards getting my bachelor's degree in Mathematical Sciences. I've always enjoyed math and the puzzle it can be. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering at Rescue Gang in Milwaukee, watching movies, and spending time with my friends and family. I hope that at Mathnasium I can help other students enjoy math as much as I do!

Jon

Instructor

Hello! My name is Jon and I am an instructor here at Mathnasium. I retired after 31 great years of teaching middle and high school math and computers here in the Milwaukee area. It’s been outstanding working with so many enjoyable, diverse students over the years, and I'm excited to be at Mathnasium, continuing to help youth discover the wonderful world of mathematics. It’s gratifying to see their faces light up as they move beyond the basics to make higher-level connections and find new ways to apply their knowledge, along the way increasing confidence levels in their math abilities. In my free time I very much enjoy hiking & biking, skiing & snowboarding, and camping & traveling with family and friends. I look forward to helping the spirited students of the community find success here at Mathnasium!

Julia

Instructor
Hi! I’m Julia and I recently graduated from Northwestern University where I majored in Environmental Science and Classics with a Latin focus and I'm currently studying to take my actuarial exams. Math has always been so fun for me and I am excited to share that sentiment with the students at Mathnasium. Outside of math, I enjoy doing art, specifically oil painting, printmaking, and photography. I also enjoy traveling and learning about other cultures, especially through cuisine, so I am always cooking and baking new recipes. I look forward to working with everyone at Mathnasium!

John

Instructor
Hi! My name is John, and I am glad to be working at Mathnasium. I retired after 42 years as an IT Specialist at UWM. Before that, I studied to be a math teacher, and I believe that Mathnasium has given me a second chance to do that! I love the students and my coworkers here. In my spare time, I love to play chess and table tennis!

Reilly

Instructor

Hey there! My name is Reilly and I am a recent graduate of Lake Forest College with a bachelor's in Psychology. I've had an affinity for math since I was a kid, and I love to help others! In my spare time, I love reading more about psychology, and playing games with friends! I am thrilled to be working with you!

Tim

Instructor

I’m Tim, and I am a high school English teacher. Yes, that’s right! I am an English teacher who adores numbers! I have been teaching English in the Milwaukee area since 1988 and tutoring since 2008. As a tutor, I have coached middle school students to improve their executive functioning skills, helped so many high school students with their literary analysis and research assignments, AP preparation, and all five sections of the ACT, including the math section. I have also tutored university students and helped future doctors with their medical school applications. Now, I will be helping students appreciate the magic, the beauty, and the creativity of mathematics! I am thrilled to be part of the team here in Whitefish Bay!

Broc

Instructor

Hello! My name is Broc and I am an instructor for the Mathnasium in Whitefish Bay. I have recently earned a B.S. in Architectural Engineering with a structural speciality and I am pursuing a Master's in the same field. Although it feels good to be an engineer, I'm probably best described as an all-around nerd. In my free time, I enjoy learning about new things, trivia, and playing sports. I always look forward to working with the students, and getting them as excited about math as I am!

Rich

Instructor
Hi! My name is Rich and I'm an instructor at Mathnasium of Whitefish Bay. I worked for 35 years as an actuary, consulting to the largest companies in the country. I also tutor adult students toward their GED through Literacy Services of Wisconsin. I love working with kids to help them learn math to be successful in school and beyond. I especially like teaching math tricks and the unique Mathnasium approach that gives students a clearer understanding of how to solve math problems. I graduated from the UW - Madison with a degree in Actuarial Science. I have always loved math and knew this was the right field for me very early in life. My two sons are very strong in math, and I’m proud they were also Mathnasium instructors. In my spare time, I like reading, cycling, and volleyball. I have lived in Wisconsin most of my life and am a diehard Packers, Brewers, and Badgers fan!

Jenny

Instructor
Hi!! My name is Jenny and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. Math has always been a favorite subject of mine, and I am so grateful to be able to share that love with others! Outside of Mathnasium, I love playing volleyball, spending time with friends and family, and going to the beach. I am so excited to be a part of this community!

Will

Instructor

Hi, I’m Will and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. I have always enjoyed math, as well as working with others, and working at Mathnasium has been a great way to do both! I love being able to work with kids and share my passion for math with them. I also play golf and downhill ski for my school, and am in Spanish Club and Best Buddies.

Owen

Instructor

My name is Owen, and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. Math has always been my favorite subject in school, and I have been lucky to have great, inspiring math teachers who have made math accessible and fun. Outside of school, I really enjoy playing competitive soccer and being active outdoors, including hiking and going on canoe wilderness trips in northern Minnesota and Canada. I love to travel, especially to Spanish-speaking countries where I can practice my Spanish and broaden my horizons. I am so excited to pursue my passion for math by working at Mathnasium!

Katherine

Instructor

Hello! I’m Katherine attending Shorewood High School. Math is a subject I’ve always had to work hard at, but I’ve grown to love it and I now am passionate about math. I love teaching kids and working with others, so I am very fortunate to be a member of the Mathnasium team to share my love of math! In my free time I enjoy reading, baking, spending time with friends and family, and playing volleyball. I’m thrilled to be working with everyone at Mathnasium!

Owen

Instructor

Hi, I’m Owen and I go to Whitefish Bay High School. I have always enjoyed math and working with others so Mathnasium is a great way to do both! I have always been lucky to have teachers that make math interesting and fun. I hope that I can inspire kids to want to learn more and have a passion for math as well. Some of my interests outside of school include fishing, golfing, and spending time with my family and friends. I also love to travel, especially to places with different cultures so I can learn more about how different people live all over the world! I am so grateful I have the opportunity to work at Mathnasium!

Hannah

Instructor

Hi! My name is Hannah and I attend Nicolet High School. My favorite subjects in school are biology, chemistry, and math. I really want to go into biomedical research when I am older and help others. I play tennis and lacrosse through my school, love to do art, and hangout with my friends. I also love puzzles and problem solving. I am so excited to work at Mathnasium and help students with math!

Liam

Instructor

Hi! My name is Liam, and I attend Whitefish Bay High school. In addition to working at Mathnasium, I love to go camping, play soccer, and spend time with family and friends. My favorite sport to play is soccer. I have always loved learning, and I am excited to learn new strategies and math techniques at Mathnasium. I am excited to be a part of the team!

Ryan

Instructor

Hi! I am Ryan and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. In my free time, I love to play tennis, downhill ski, golf, travel, do anything in the water, and spend time with my friends and family. I've always had a passion for math and I can't wait to share this enthusiasm with kids at Mathnasium.

Drew

Instructor

Hi! My name is Drew and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. I have always loved math and am very excited to share that passion as an instructor! Outside of school I love to spend time with animals, read, and go on adventures with friends. I love being a part of the Mathnasium team and helping students get excited about math!

Paddy

Instructor

Hi! My name is Paddy and I attend Marquette High School. Outside of Mathnasium, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, listening to music, and playing tennis and cross-country on my high school teams. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects in school and I have always loved learning more about it. I am excited to learn new ways to teach math and help others at Mathnasium!

Malina

Instructor

Hi! My name is Malina and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. My favorite subjects in school are math (of course), choir, and any type of social studies. Outside of learning, I love to ski and sail, and you’ll often find me with a book. Recently I’ve been working often with kids and teaching them. I’m so excited to have this opportunity at Mathnasium and to help the students develop a love of math as well!

Eloisa

Instructor

Hi! My name is Eloisa and I attend Shorewood High School. My favorite subjects are math and social studies. In my free time I like to spend time outside, draw, and hangout with friends. I am excited to be an instructor at Mathnasium to work with others and learn new math strategies and techniques

Sam

Instructor
Hi! My name is Sam and I attend Shorewood High School! My favorite subjects in school include chemistry, physics, and math. In my free time I like to read, hang out with friends, or go for a bike ride. I am excited to help students learn and share my passion for math with others!

Lucy

Instructor

Hi! I'm Lucy and I go to Whitefish Bay High School. I love math so I'm really excited to share my passion and work with kids at Mathnasium! Outside of Mathnasium, I play the cello, I'm a varsity Lincoln-Douglas debater, and I enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Alex

Instructor

Hello my name is Alex! I am originally from Chicago but moved to Milwaukee in 2022 for my first year of dental school at Marquette School of Dentistry. I am currently in my third year! I enjoy spending time with family and friends, coffee, and reading books in my free time. I have always enjoyed math and finding new ways to understand complex problems. I am looking forward to seeing the students grow in their understanding and love for math!

Julianna

Instructor

Hi! My name is Julianna and I attend Nicolet High School. My favorite subjects in school are math and science. I am a part of my school's tennis, golf, ski, and lacrosse teams. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling and spending time with friends. I have always loved working with others and teaching kids, and I am so glad I am able to help students with their learning and love of math!

Jack

Instructor

Hi, my name is Jack and I attend Marquette University High School. I like math, skiing, volunteering, and spending time with my friends. Mathnasium gives me a chance to share my passion and love of math with students, who I once was like. I also like robotics because making robots is fun. My favorite thing in math is Geometry. I am super excited to continue my passion for math and spread it to others!



Katya

Instructor

Hi, my name is Katya and I attend Shorewood High School. I love all stem subjects, particularly math. In my free time, I love to read, rock climb, play tennis, and hang out with friends. Math can be both challenging and rewarding, and I can’t wait to support others in gaining a better understanding and confidence in it.

Sarah

Instructor

Hi! My name is Sarah and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. I swim and participate in mock trial through my school. I also love traveling, spending time with friends, and being outside when it’s warm! I’ve always enjoyed math, so I’m looking forward to helping kids love math too!

Haley

Instructor

Hi, I’m Haley and I attend Shorewood High School! One of my favorite subjects is Computer Science, which involves a lot of math. Outside of Mathnasium I enjoy drawing, reading, and listening to music. I’m looking forward to helping students grow confidence in their math skills!

Sadie

Instructor

Hi! My name is Sadie and I am a student at Whitefish Bay High School. My favorite subjects are math, history, and any science. I am on my school’s golf team and in my free time I love to read, hangout with friends, and travel. I am excited to work at Mathnasium and help kids love math!

Rowan

Instructor

Hi! My names is Rowan and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. I am involved in Bay Gives Back and play on the golf team. In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, and spending time with friends. I love math and I am very excited to work at Mathnasium!

Aaron

Instructor

Hi, my name is Aaron and I attend Marquette University High School. I broadcast my school's varsity sports games live on YouTube, and enjoy math and english. I'm also a big fan of music; I collect records and play bass guitar. As a former Mathnasium student, it feels very rewarding becoming an instructor--I always felt like the Mathnasium instructors were people to look up to. Mathnasium helped me grow as a strong math student, and I am now very happy to serve younger students like how I was once served.

Paul

Instructor

Hi! My name is Paul. I am currently a student at Whitefish Bay High School. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects, along with history. Outside of school and work, I love playing soccer and being outside. I hope that this experience working for Mathnasium allows me to develop more skills in the workplace, while helping students build confidence in math. I am excited to be part of the Mathnasium team!

Julie

Instructor

Hi! My name is Julie and I attend Whitefish Bay High School! My favorite subjects in school are math and chemistry. I have always really enjoyed doing math, and I hope to pursue a career in the medical field. I love traveling, skiing, and spending time with friends and family. I am so excited to work at Mathnasium and help students find their love for math!

Mason

Instructor

Hi, I’m Mason and I attend Whitefish Bay High School. I started my Mathnasium journey as a student when I was 6, so it only felt right to become an instructor and sit on the other side of the table. I’m very excited to help kids be successful in math. In my free time, I like to run, play basketball, hangout with friends and family, and be outdoors. Mathnasium helped me enjoy math, and now I can’t wait to help kids enjoy it too as an instructor.

Simrin

Instructor

Hi! My name is Simrin and I am a student at the University School of Milwaukee. My favorite subjects are math and chemistry. I also play tennis and ski for my school. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with family. I am so excited to meet new kids and share my passion for math!

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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