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.

Liz Olsen

Regional Director

Liz is a senior at the University of Utah majoring in Mathematics. Her favorite subjects include Calculus, Number Theory, and Foundations of Analysis and Algebra. 

She has over eight years of experience teaching children, from math and swimming to tennis and basketball. Liz loves skiing, snowboarding, golfing, and cheering on the Utah Utes and Utah Jazz. A self-proclaimed Star Wars superfan, she never gets tired of the films. Her favorite number is 7 for its probability with dice rolls. At Mathnasium, Liz is excited to share her passion for math and help students experience those “click” moments. 

Reed Brown

Owner

Reed earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from BYU and an MBA from Boise State University. His career spans 25+ years in engineering leadership at companies like Hewlett Packard and Iomega, and he later founded a successful tech startup. 

He’s passionate about growing students’ math confidence to prepare them for success in school and STEM careers. Reed has served on Utah’s Governor's Technology Initiative Advisory Board and champions math education across the state. Fun fact: Reed chose engineering after building a DC motor in 8th grade shop class. 

Clint Brown

CEO / Owner

Clint holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah and spent 16+ years in marketing and advertising before joining Mathnasium. 

Now a passionate advocate for math education, Clint loves seeing students gain confidence through math. A proud husband and father of three, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and cheering on the Utah Utes. Fun fact: Clint summited Mt. Kilimanjaro at 19,341 feet! He finds helping kids realize they can do math to be one of the most rewarding experiences of his career. 

Kai Cruz

Assistant Center Director

Kai is currently studying Business at the University of Utah and is a proud member of the university’s Business Scholars program. He graduated from Farmington High and has a strong foundation in Calculus and Statistics. 

Kai brings high energy, leadership, and a love for working with kids to Mathnasium. A lifelong athlete, he enjoys sports, video games, and travel. Known for being competitive, Kai thrives on challenges. His favorite number is 27, which has been his lucky number for as long as he can remember! 

Luke Hasna

Instructor
I am currently studying graduate topology and algebra as well as complex analysis at the University of Utah. I absolutely love the field of analysis, and I hope to write my thesis in it! Some of my favorite courses over the years have been Linear Algebra, Algebraic Number Theory, and Real Analysis II. I participated in Mu Alpha Theta for several years in high school. I also did dual enrollment with Stanford University Online High School for my junior and senior years in high school. There, I worked in a number theory-based math research club. I have tutored friends, classmates, and neighborhood kids in math and science for over five years before working at Mathnasium. Their levels vary between elementary school to high school to various undergraduate fields (pure math, physics, engineering, etc.) I enjoy playing a plethora of video games (Dark Souls, Counter-Strike, Noita, and more), going on camping trips with friends, and having deep conversations with people.

Fun Fact: When I was a kid, I collected all kinds of stuffed animal germ plushies. Each representing a different kind of microbe existing in the real world. They were adorable and quite informative!

Favorite Number: e aka. 2.7182818284590453… This number, given by the sum of 1/n! for n = 1,2,3,…, allows for the construction of the most important function in all of mathematics. This is e^z for complex numbers z. It carries the important property of being a “group homomorphism,” preserving the structure between the additive real numbers and the multiplicative real numbers. This is demonstrated in the identity: e^(z+w) = (e^z)(e^w). Among other things, the slope of e^z is itself, and its integral is itself too.

Education: I go to school at the University of Utah. I am a first year in graduate school stuyding pure mathematics. I graduated high school in 2022 with many dual enrollment credits, allowing me to finish my undergrad quickly.

Why I love Mathnasium: I love sharing my passion of math with other people! It is my goal to kindle similar passions in the youth through teaching!

Kyle Ray

Instructor

I have taken SEC 1-3 Math, AP BC Calculus, and Core Math Classes. I am co-captain of the Woods Cross Speech and Debate team, and have taken 1st place in a tournament before. I have also helped dozens of fellow students understand math and get their grades up. I love talking, nerding over Star Wars, coaching flag football, hiking, free-climbing boulders, and cheering for BYU football and basketball. 

Fun Fact: I have a collection of over 500 really cool rocks and counting.

Favorite Number, Why?: e^(i(pi)) The complexity of the idea of this number is mind blowing. Using infinite series, you can connect all parts of math together, which really makes me happy.

Education: I go to Woods Cross High School, graduating in 2026, and am a Junior currently.

Why I like Mathnasium: I have heard it is a great environment, and want to be with others that are almost as passionate for math as I am. 

Dylan Thomas

Instructor

I’ve completed all my secondary math in honors, and I am currently in AP Calculus BC. I am currently in Jazz Band, National Honors Society, I’m in a rock band and perform regularly, and teach guitar lessons. I also was a teachers assistant for Jr. High Math. I love to play guitar, read, exercise, study, ski, and travel. 

Fun Fact: I’ve been to over 10 countries. 

Favorite Number, Why?: 2, you get the same result if you add 2 to itself, multiply it by itself, or put it to the power of itself. 

Education: I am a Junior at Farmington High School. 

Why I Like Mathnasium: I love math and helping other people understand the concepts. 

Suzy Hancock

Instructor

I have taken Honors Secondary Math 2 and Secondary Math 3. I was on the Farmington High Swim and have played 2 years of rec. soccer. I have experience working with children when I taught as a swim instructor for two years. I love to read, play guitar, and do all sorts of sports, especially skiing.

Fun Fact: I can’t snap or roll my R’s. 

Favorite Number, Why?: My favorite number is 9 because I love September. 

Education: I am a Junior at Farmington High school. 

Why I Like Mathnasium: I like working at Mathnasium because I love working with kids and it’s fun to help them understand my favorite subject, 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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