Arkady, aka “Mr. Math,” is the founder of Adventures with Mr. Math, and has led the program for over ten years. He’s a well-known and respected educator and mathematician.

Impressed by the energetic and inquisitive students at the Adventures with Mr. Math, Beth Allegretti was excited to join this innovative program in 2016, after a storied career as a math teacher and coach. Ever since then she has become a staple of the Mr. Math program as a mentor to students and teachers alike.

Sharon McBride, “Coach McMath”, discovered the Mr. Math program when searching for a great challenge for her son in 2018. A former winner of the New Gifted Teacher of the Year award for the state of Missouri, she was thrilled with the program and its focus on fun in learning so she was excited to join the team.

Brian Rice fell in love with mathematics in middle school, when math competitions and a summer camp exposed him to the fascinating universe of mathematics beyond what he was taught at school. He loves sharing with others just how cool and beautiful math can be.

Cole Comfort first joined the Mr. Math program in 2018 as a TA, and it was the students that inspired Cole’s deep love for the program. Since then he earned a BA in Elementary Education along with an endorsement in Middle Grade Mathematics and has “graduated” from Mr. Math TA to Teacher, excited to see what the future has in store for him.

Julie has always loved math, puzzles, and strategy games of any kind. She has dedicated her career to inspiring a love of learning in students and finds great joy in witnessing the spark of excitement in a child who has just learned something new. She is particularly impressed by the enthusiasm of both staff and students in this unique program.

Nate started the Adventures with Mr. Math Rising Stars program in 2022. He currently manages the program and trains new mentors. He is thrilled to teach Deep Divers beginning in 2025.

Tarun has been a mentor for Rising Stars in 2023, and now trains new mentors and manages the program. He is excited to support the mathematical journeys of our aspiring students!

Tasha Christensen started tutoring math when she was in high school, realizing at that point that she has a knack for making connections and explaining difficult concepts. Tasha is one of the few teachers in Illinois with the Gifted Educator endorsement and enthusiastically joined the Mr. Math program in 2021.

Varya joined the Mr. Math team three years ago. She oversees the technological side of things, and has been hard at work creating a new portal for our students!

Vikki Williams has a deep seeded passion for mathematics and overcoming the challenges it presents. As she grew up she found a love for the world of math competitions, and still today is excited by every opportunity to foster that same enthusiasm in her students.