The Team
Founders, Head Writers, Section Directors, Social Media Manager & Teaching Assistants
Founders
Hi, I'm Annie Shan, a high school junior at BASIS Independent Brooklyn. As someone enthusiastic about interdisciplinary education, I always hope to inspire younger students in various fields through innovative STEAM curricula. My personal experience in diverse and contrasting school systems also led me to critically rethink about education--what it means to children and how I can collaborate with like-minded peers to make it more constructive and engaging. Therefore, I founded Mindset Math and joined the teaching squad. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting and baking!
Annie Shan
Brooklyn, New York
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Hey! I am Rebecca Yin, and I am a sophomore at Woodward Academy (Atlanta, GA). I am the co-founder and instructor for workshops of Mindset Math. I am passionate to assist with children education, especially in STEM subjects, as I found a way to excel. I would also like to bring these approaches to 4th to 8th graders across the United States to eliminate math anxiety. Because math is fun!
- Fun fact: I was born in Dalian, China, and lived there for 14 years!
Rebecca Yin
Atlanta, Georgia
Regional Leads & Volunteers
Hey there! I’m Ruixin Zhang, a current high school junior at Tsinglan School in Dongguan, China. My research in math education has led me to realize the problems the mathematics curriculum today is causing (especially all the anxiety!!). Hence, I’m passionate about changing people’s perceptions about math through Mindset Math. (Fun fact: I love photography and volleyball in my free time!)
Ruixin Zhang
Dongguan, China
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Hi! I’m Kelly, a junior at Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, Iowa. I am passionate about promoting STEM for all - especially math. Having volunteered at various STEM events, I found that events often neglected math in favor of tech and science. Often, kids are discouraged from doing math before they even get a chance to dig deeper into the topic. As someone whose favorite subject is math, I would love to teach kids that math can be exciting!
- Fun fact: I have a major sweet tooth and once ate 4 cones of ice cream in a row.
Kelly Wu
Bettendorf, Iowa
Hello! I am Phoenix Marques. I am a person with a love of animals and plants! My main focuses are herpetology and conservation. I enjoy being able to teach others about various things about how the world works.
Phoenix Flewellen
Marysville, Califronia
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Myself Aryan, I'm currently in my senior year of high school and I really love maths and physics. These two subjects only allow us to interpret the whole universe. Maths is me and maths is the truth. Also I like playing Minecraft.
Aryan Bavariya
Rajkot, Gujrat, India
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Hi! I’m Fiona, and I’m a freshman at my high school in New York. I’m passionate about STEM and I love art & crochet. Practically bursting at the seams with ideas, I’m super excited to teach kids about the correspondence between math, science, and crochet. (Fun fact: I’m a collector of so many things, such as rocks, stickers, stamps, sharpeners, and lots of trinkets!)
Fiona Fung
Long Island, New York
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Hi! My name is Erin Enriquez. I’m the Java Curriculum Developer over at Youth Code Foundation and founder of County Prep High School’s Needlework Club. I’m also a podcast addict who loves birds and jewelry-making. I’m truly excited to continue my work on the accessible education of STEM for youth through Mindset Math.
Erin Enriquez
Jersey City, New Jersey
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Hi! My name is Lillian and I am a junior at Scarsdale High School in Westchester, New York. As a passionate writer and math student, I am eager to reshape limiting perspectives on STEM and give back to my community. In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting make-believe animals, learning new juggling tricks, playing tennis, and listening to my ride or die Spotify playlist entitled "My Playlist #1."
Lillian Liu
Scarsdale, New York
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Hi, I'm Shivayya Hiremath, a 17-year-old who graduated early from high school in March 2024. I am from Hubli, India. I love physics, chemistry, maths, biology and plan to study in the U.S. for graduate school. I'm excited to be part of Mindset Math.
Shivayya Hiremath
Hubli, India
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Hi, I'm Vastyne Pettis. I'm a high school student in Seattle, Washington. I have a high interest in marine biology. If I cooperate with anyone to do what I like, it will be very helpful for my own development and creativity. I look forward to deep digging more about the connection between the natural world and us！
Vastyne Pettis
Seattle, Washington
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Hi everyone! I am Nomgoljin, a high school student at the International School of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. Being interested in math and all my science subjects since I was a little child, now I am sure that I will pursue a STEM-related major in university. Through my journey to explore more and more about my interests, I have been involved in a couple of programs and volunteer groups to increase STEM exposure to teens. I am so excited to work with Mindset Math! I also love spending time outdoors and doing any kind of physical activity.
Nomgoljin Ganzorig
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Hi! My name is Hannah Zheng, and I’m an upcoming junior at Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, California.
I’m very excited to join Mindset Math and contribute my best efforts to this creative learning space.
I believe academic courses should extend beyond education, and Mindset Math offers such oppurtunities through exploring knowledge and creativity, while addressing environmental awareness by multiple projects. I am super thrilled and looking forward to help make this experience meaningful and fun along the way.
Fun facts about me: I love ramen, badminton is my favorite sport, and I play the Erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument.
Hannah Zheng
Irvine, California
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Hello, I'm Sylve Wang, a high school student from Shanghai, China. I am extremely passionate about the new Mindset Math program and its interdisciplinary approach to STEM. I recently made a connection between environmental issues and crafting and am eager to explore the mathematical aspects of this intersection with Mindset. My primary focus will be on this aspect of the program, as I am wholeheartedly committed to STEM.
Sylve Wang
Shanghai, China
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Hello I'm lavaanya. I'm currently in class 11th and im a keen student eager to learn new things everyday! I am really interested in designing the curriculum as it is an interesting activity
Lavaanya Kapoor
Delhi, India
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hi guys i’m Shriya and i absolutely love math, especially mathematical modelling. i’m excited to work with MindsetMath and learn more about advanced math. What MindsetMath is doing is super unique and I’m so hyped to start working with them!
Shriya Jagwayan
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Ayanna is a junior from Georgia, USA. She is passionate about all things STEAM!
Ayanna Modi
Cumming, Georgia
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Hello, I'm Halimat Bello, a senior at Lakeside High School. I used to struggle with math and am keen to find new ways to make it more enjoyable. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and dancing.
Halimat Bello
Atlanta, Georgia
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Hey there! I'm Alpha Zhang, a high school student in Oakville, Canada. I have a passion for psychology and have launched an MBTI analysis business. Feel free to engage in discussions on typology with me! Also, fun fact: I'm an ENFP who often comes across as an ENTJ.
Alpha Zhang
Oaksville, Canada
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Hey there! I'm Alpha Zhang, a high school student in Oakville, Canada. I have a passion for psychology and have launched an MBTI analysis business. Feel free to engage in discussions on typology with me! Also, fun fact: I'm an ENFP who often comes across as an ENTJ.
Hello! I am Punitha Diguvapalem, and I am a senior at Alpharetta High School. I’ve been really involved in math education and hope to pursue a STEM major. I also have my own math website where I develop, create, and publish math lessons. I am excited to be a part of Mindset Math to reach people at a higher level. I also enjoy watching Netflix in my spare time.
Punitha Diguvapalem
Atlanta, Georgia
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Hello! I’m Angela Wu, a high school student currently studying in Beijing, China. I’m very excited to join Mindset Math this year! I’m passionate about both environmental sustainability and mathematics, and I’m eager to merge these interests in creative and impactful ways. I believe that math isn’t just about numbers—it’s a powerful tool that can help us understand and solve real-world challenges, especially when it comes to preserving our planet.
Angela Wu
Beijing, China
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Hey there! I'm Alpha Zhang, a high school student in Oakville, Canada. I have a passion for psychology and have launched an MBTI analysis business. Feel free to engage in discussions on typology with me! Also, fun fact: I'm an ENFP who often comes across as an ENTJ.
Hi, I am Lucia. I am in the class of 2027 at Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine, California. I love math becuase math makes me smart, and the basic logic in math applies to all subjects. Besides math, I love biology and 3D art, they both give me a deeper understanding of the world. Moreover, I'm really passionate about teaching kids my knowledge and enjoy spending time with them.
- Fun fact: I am a big fan of Reptiles, Drake, Jay Chou, LA Clippers and Apple products
Lucia Wei
Irvine, California
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Hello! I’m Chloe Nguyen, and I’m a junior at Peachtree Ridge High School. I’ve always loved math and the many ways it can be applied to other subjects like science and art. So, it’s great that I can teach kids fun ways to approach math, such as crochet! Furthermore, a fun fact about me is that my favorite movie is Zootopia!
Chloe Nguyen
Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Hi, I’m Fay Ma, a high school senior at Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School. As someone deeply interested in STEM, particularly in the areas of environmental engineering, chemistry, and mathematics, I am excited to have a positive impact in my hometown and to see the STEM fields more broadly accepted. One fun fact about me is that I truly love cycling and good cuisine!
Fay Ma
Shanghai, China
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Hey! I’m Urvi Patel, a junior at High Technology High School in New Jersey. As a student interested in STEM, particularly engineering and the environment, I am excited to make these subjects fun for young students. I enjoy dancing, musical theatre, and playing the New York Times games!
Urvi Patel
Howell, New Jersey
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Hi! My name is Anuj Gandhi. I am a student at Business Technology Early College High School in Queens and plan to major in Biomedical Sciences in college. I plan to pursue a career in psychiatry. I am passionate about working with Mindset Math because of their mission to promote exposure to STEM. A fun fact about me is that I absolutely love watching Netflix and traveling!
Anuj Gandhi
Queens, New York
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Hey there! I'm Alpha Zhang, a high school student in Oakville, Canada. I have a passion for psychology and have launched an MBTI analysis business. Feel free to engage in discussions on typology with me! Also, fun fact: I'm an ENFP who often comes across as an ENTJ.
Hi! I'm Jackson, a High-School Junior from Georgia, and I'm obsessed with math. I love the beauty and wonder of mathematics, and the power it has as a tool in every field imaginable. Math is the study of conclusions and patterns, of rules and reasoning, of 'what' and 'why' and 'how'. It is the quantification of questions and answers and explanation. I want everyone to be able to understand and enjoy the incredible nature of math, and benefit from its use in everyday life and beyond. Math isn't something scary or boring; it's incredible!
Jackson Brown
Dalton, Georgia
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Hi! My name is Reese Stiff, I’m a freshman at Woodward Academy and I am a volunteer for the Mindset Math workshops. As a student, I love expanding my knowledge and exercising my brain with challenging math courses, and I enjoy teaching it to others even more. A fun fact about me is I am a Varsity Cheerleader at Woodward!
Reese Stiff
Atlanta, Georgia
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Hi, I’m Fay Ma, a high school senior at Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School. As someone deeply interested in STEM, particularly in the areas of environmental engineering, chemistry, and mathematics, I am excited to have a positive impact in my hometown and to see the STEM fields more broadly accepted. One fun fact about me is that I truly love cycling and good cuisine!
Mia Chonko
Brooklyn, New York
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Hey there! My name is Julia and I'm currently a highschool senior from Southern California. I am very passionate about art and thrilled to see what intersections can be brought to Mindset Math. At school I run Crochet Club as well as serve as an officer in Model United Nations, so I am particularly excited to focus on the "Stem & Stitches" project.
Fun Fact: I am a figure skater of 9 years now.
Julia Chen
Riverside, California
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My name is Nadia Seow and I am an incoming senior at BASIS Independent Brooklyn. As someone interested in environmental science, I hope to inspire and teach students of all ages through interdisciplinary lessons and hands-on activities. I enjoy playing soccer, cooking, and baking.
Nadia Seow
Brooklyn, New York
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Hello everyone! My name is Izz and I'm currently a student in The Malay College Kuala Kangsar. After graduating, I am planning to pursue mathematics focusing in statistics. For me, mathematics may be hard and easy, it actually depends on how you perceive and see it. So, I am excited to join Mindset Math as this is a chance for me to engage in a curriculum that gives educational but fun approach of Mathematics to all of you! A fun fact about me is I really love acting in theatre or drama!
Izz Darwish
Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia
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Hii! My name is Amy! I am a junior in high school in San Jose, California! I love psychology (specifcally congitive thinking) and mechanical engineering! I am currently part of my high school's robotics team and I am the president of my school's ceramics club! I am super interested in basically everything. I love learning languages and listening to music! And random fun fact: I can play 5 different instruments!!
Amy Chan
San Jose, California
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Hi, my name is Maya and I'm a high school junior from NJ! I've always enjoyed math and math competitions, and I want to help bring that joy to other students! I also like coding, crocheting, and baking!
Maya Bhasin
Marlboro, New Jersey
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Hey! I am Serena, a high school student from socal. I enjoy math as well as history, and I can't wait to see how I could combine these two approaches! At school I am the president of Math Club, and outside of school I love spending time in the AoPS community online. A fun fact about me is that I love singing and I sing for my teacher's original musicals.
Serena Sun
Glendora, California
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