Our Team at Mathnasium of Centennial Hills

Marissa

Marissa is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is pursuing a major in electrical engineering and a minor in mathematics. She has had a passion for math since she was young and hopes to teach others math in a way that will help them not only understand it, but appreciate it as well. While Marissa enjoys math, she also has many other passions such as reading, listening to music, and playing the cello. :) 

Kevin

Kevin is a student at the Honors College of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas studying Secondary Math Education and Choral Music Education. He also has minors in Business Administration and Spanish. After graduation, his goal is to become a high school teacher. He enjoys helping students to improve their abilities and confidence in math. He also enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for learning and education with his students. In his free time, Kevin enjoys playing games and making music.

Alexander

My name is Alexander. I enjoy studying Mathematics and Economics. In my spare time, I enjoy bowling, reading, and playing VGC Pokémon. My current goal is to get accepted into a good Law Program.

Cristina

I am Cristina, originally from Fort Worth, TX, where I taught for 7 years. I've been in Vegas for one year officially.
 I've taught 6th-grade Math to Geometry with SAT prep as well, and I really enjoy helping my students make those math connections.

Anthony

Hello, my name is Anthony. I have a passion for the gymnastics rings because I like working with leverage and being able to move myself through the air. For the same reason, I don't want to train my legs. Math is useful for that, too.

Analeia

My name is Analeia. I am a senior in high school, and in my free time I love to read, bake, and listen to music. I also love dance and circus arts! Math is an important subject to me because it is nuanced and applicable everywhere. So, I am so excited to work at Mathnasium and help foster in students a love for learning and math!

Jackson

My name is Jackson, and I am currently a math major at UNLV, class of 2026. I chose to be an instructor because I have a passion for sharing the overlooked subtleties that translate math from foreign to second nature. There is no greater satisfaction than accomplishing a challenging task, but it can be equally as fulfilling to guide others to this same goal. Passion is of utmost importance when teaching, for you cannot share what you do not have.

Dan Saposhnik

Dan graduated from the University of Arizona in 1985 with a B.S. in Microbiology and from Hofstra University's Graduate School of Business in 1990 with an MBA in Accounting. He worked as a CPA with public accounting firm Price Waterhouse and has built successful companies in various fields including real estate and executive recruiting. Dan's passion for teaching and love for working with kids is rooted in family tradition. His mother was a highly regarded principal in Las Vegas for nearly 30 years. Dan has taught and tutored children of all ages and was a mentor for underprivileged children. Dan is committed to significantly increasing Las Vegas children's math skills, their understanding of math concepts and their overall school performance. "We provide lots of warm encouragement in a very positive learning environment so that children build their confidence and develop a winning attitude towards math. Our kids learn math in a way that makes sense to them. They get excited about math and this spirit carries over into everything they do."

Laurie Wasser Saposhnik

Laurie graduated from UCLA in 1986 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. Before joining Mathnasium, she built a successful career working with Fortune 500 high-tech companies, including IBM, SAP, EMC, TIBCO, and MicroStrategy.
Laurie’s passion for teaching and working with children is deeply rooted in her family values. Her father, a dedicated special education teacher, spent over 30 years shaping young minds in California. Following in his footsteps, Laurie is committed to empowering children in the Las Vegas community by improving their math skills, fostering a strong understanding of mathematical concepts, and building their confidence to succeed academically.
In addition to her work at Mathnasium, Laurie volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), where she advocates for the best interests of children in foster care. This role reflects her dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and supporting their growth and well-being.