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.

Ira

Owner & Managing Director

Ira is the Owner and Managing Director of Mathnasium of Maple Valley, Bothell, and Mill Creek. She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science, a Bachelor’s in Statistics, and has an extensive background exploring Actuarial Science. Ira was first introduced to Mathnasium as a parent, when she enrolled her son and witnessed firsthand the incredible impact of the program.

With prior experience as a software engineer at Microsoft, Ira deeply understands how foundational math skills apply across all technical and professional careers. As a multi-center owner with several years of dedicated experience working alongside our wonderful parents and students, she is deeply committed to bringing the Mathnasium Method to her local communities. Ira firmly believes that every child can enjoy math—once it finally makes sense.

Outside of the centers, Ira lives with her husband, two children, and their Samoyed.

Shashi

Senior Instructor

Shashi has a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Delaware. He graduated with a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T.) Delhi, India. He was a professor of civil engineering at Texas A&M University for four years and at I.I.T. Delhi for 35 years until he retired. He relocated to the US post retirement. He has worked extensively in the area of water resources engineering with key focus on groundwater contamination and bioremediation technologies. He strongly believes that math develops problem solving skills and sharpens critical and analytical skills in young minds. In his free time, he enjoys painting with acrylic colors.

James

Senior Instructor

James has a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics from the University of California, San Diego. His favorite subjects are linear algebra, probability, logic, and relativity. He enjoys the act of explaining math to others and helping them understand mathematical concepts. In his free time, James likes to play the drums.

Edgar

Instructor

Shannon

Instructor

Sabrina

Instructor

Aarya

Instructor

Tanisha

Instructor

Taha

Instructor

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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