Our Team at Mathnasium of Southern Highlands

Damian

Elias

I'm Elias! I am currently a Junior at Desert Oasis High School, and I plan to pursue a variety of hobbies and interests in the next few years. I am really enthusiastic about music, and I have a passion for reading as well. I look forward to helping students Learn and Have Fun!

Emerie

Hi! I’m Emerie I am currently a senior at Desert Oasis. I am very involved in choir at my school and love learning new things. I enjoy helping kids learn and understand new things and help build problem solving skills. I hope to help them have build confidence and be successful students!

Julian

Hello, my name is Julian Scott, and I am a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where I earned my degree in Nuclear Engineering. I believe math is an essential foundation for every student, and I enjoy helping others build confidence and understanding in the subject. That is why I am excited about the opportunity to teach at Mathnasium and support students in developing strong problem-solving skills.

Kayden

I truly appreciate teaching kids who come in and put their hardest in being the best version of themselves. I'm happy to be the one to challenge these kids and assist them along the way.

Vaughn

My name is Vaughn, and I am excited to help tutor our growing students in Las Vegas. I retired after 33 years with UPS, having worked my way up to a director position in the UPS corporate office. I have a BS in Business and an MBA, both from San Francisco State University. I have 3 kids, and two are pursuing 4-year degrees. I have a passion for math, travel, movies, music, and the Las Vegas Raiders!

Brandon Meyers

Brandon Meyers is a Center Director at Mathnasium and is an almost lifelong Las Vegas resident, having grown up in the Las Vegas Valley since middle school.

Prior to joining Mathnasium, Brandon spent 10 years in management roles, where he developed strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that he now brings into his work with students, families, and staff.

Brandon is very family-oriented and is a proud father of three daughters. He values building strong relationships with students and families and creating a supportive learning environment where students can grow in confidence and skill.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing video games.

Dan Saposhnik

Dan earned a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Arizona and an MBA in Accounting from Hofstra University. He worked as a CPA at Price Waterhouse before building successful companies in real estate and executive recruiting. Inspired by his mother, a longtime Las Vegas principal, Dan brings a deep passion for education and mentoring to Mathnasium.

He has taught and tutored children of all ages and is dedicated to helping students develop a love for math. Dan believes that with caring guidance and the right approach, every child can build confidence, succeed in school, and learn math in a way that makes sense.

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.