Our Team at Mathnasium of Suffolk

Jessica Facenda

Jessica has loved math for as long as she can remember and is passionate about helping others develop the same appreciation. She joined Mathnasium of Suffolk on opening day and continues to be an integral part of the team. Currently majoring in Mathematics at Old Dominion University, Jessica enjoys seeing students experience their own “aha” moments. 

Her favorite number is 4! because it’s both her lucky number and a fun mathematical expression. She’s dedicated to helping students build lasting confidence in math through encouragement and understanding.

Ashley Edwards

Ashley is originally from North Carolina and met her husband of 30 years at NC State, where they both graduated. After raising three children in Virginia, her greatest joy now comes from spending time with her two granddaughters. 

With over 20 years of tutoring experience, Ashley loves helping students overcome challenges and find joy in learning math. She brings warmth, patience, and expertise to every session. Her favorite number is 7, the month of her birth and a reminder of her lifelong love for learning.

Marcel DeGuzman

Marcel is an Applied Mathematics major at Old Dominion University whose passion for math spans from arithmetic to theorems and proofs. He has spent years tutoring classmates, always focusing on helping them achieve a true understanding of the material. 

Marcel enjoys the challenge and logic of mathematics and finds great satisfaction in helping students develop problem-solving confidence. His favorite number is 0 because of its unique and fascinating properties, proof that even “nothing” can make a big difference.

Hiram Legrand

Hiram is an aerospace engineering professional with over 23 years at Raytheon, specializing in radar and missile defense systems. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he uses math daily, from technical specifications to financial reports, and brings that real-world experience to Mathnasium. 

He enjoys helping students connect classroom math to practical applications. Outside of work, Hiram loves auto racing, especially Formula 1, and spending time with his son, a George Mason University student, and his daughter, a third grader at Nansemond Suffolk Academy. His favorite number is 11, his birthday.

Andrew Perkins

I am a student at Old Dominion University, majoring in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations. I have always been very inquisitive and eager to discover easier, more comprehensible ways to solve complex math problems. I am the oldest of 3 boys and have helped my younger brothers with their math homework since they started school! I am eager to give back to the Hampton Roads community by helping students on their math discovery! My favorite number is 100 because it reminds me of getting a good grade on an assignment!

Miles McKenzie

I am a senior at Norfolk Academy. Math has always been my favorite subject, and I am currently taking calculus. I have one younger sister, and I often help her with her math homework. I participate in a few different math competitions throughout the year, and the CNU competition is one of my favorites, because the school assembles a group and we go together, which is always fun. My favorite number is 3, because it’s the magic number.

Lileigh Campbell

Math has always been my favorite subject and helping others has always been my favorite hobby, so I found myself helping others with math. I have enjoyed it every step of the way. On top of my job, I am always the first to get up in front of my class at school to help them understand the math concepts when they’re confused. My favorite number is pi because of its never ending numbers.