The Scholastic MATH Team

 Scholastic MATH is supported by a talented team of copy editors, video producers, and photo editors. Meet our editorial and art directors below.

  • Karina Hamalainen

    Editor

    New York, NY

     

    For almost 20 years, I have worked as an editor on Scholastic’s STEAM Magazines—more than half of that as editor of Scholastic MATH. A kid at heart, I’m constantly on the lookout for stories that engage and inspire your students. My mission is to make sure everyone knows that they have a mathematician inside themselves, just waiting to be unleashed!
  • Yoana Yelin

    Senior Art Director, Magazines Lead

    New York, NY

     

    I joined Scholastic in 2007 and have contributed to many titles, though Scholastic MATH has been my longest-running home. As a senior art director, I’m inspired by curiosity, collaboration, and the power of thoughtful design. I strive to create visuals that make learning a meaningful and fun experience.

     

Our Teacher Advisory Board

Our advisors come from all over the country and share a passion for education. We're thrilled to have them on board!

  • Emily Bricker

    7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher

     

    Brookpark Middle School

    Grove City, OH
  • Sarita Brown-Mitchell

    Math Specialist 

     

    Fugett Middle School

    West Chester, PA

     

     
  • Toynett Carter

    7th and 8th Grade Teacher

     

    Fairfield Middle School 

    Winnsboro, SC
  • Niurka Coy-Bush

    CTE Math Teacher

     

    Monmouth County Vocational School District - Shared Time

    Freehold, NJ
  • Lauren Fullmer

    Math Department Chair

     

    The Willow School

    Gladstone, NJ

     
  • Sue Green

    Retired 7th Grade Math Teacher

     

    Holmes Jr. High

    Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Walter W. Nixon II

    Program Specialist - NPS/RTC

     

    Santa Ana Unified School District

    Santa Ana, CA
  • Jose Antonio Olmedo Jr.

    Secondary Math Teacher

     

    The Awty International School

    Houston, TX
  • Rachael King

    Math Specialist

     

    Black Rock Middle School

    Villanova, PA

     
  • Vincenzo LaRuina

    5th Grade Teacher

     

    Gardiner Manor Elementary School

    Bay Shore, NY
  • Tracy Matthews

    7th Grade Math Teacher

     

    Sequoyah Middle School

     
  • Ada Tsui

    Head of Mathematics

     

    Middlefield Collegiate Institute

    Markham, Ontario
  • Erica Wattson

    Gifted Math Teacher

     

    Highlands Elementary School

    Edina, MN