At RSM, we believe that mathematics is a language learned over many lessons and mastered over many years. We believe that it is impossible to teach a single lesson without a roadmap of how each lesson connects to the next and how the topics covered in each grade and level will connect with the next grade. Our unique curriculum has served as our roadmap and has fueled the remarkable results we've achieved for the thousands of students over the last decade and a half.
At every grade and every level, our team of experts set clear goals for what topics should be taught, in what order, and even the techniques that best allow teachers to explain each topic. In fact, although most members of our curriculum team are also highly gifted academics, each of them is first and foremost a teacher at RSM.They use their wealth of experience in the classroom as well as their strong academic background to continuously advance RSM's curriculum.
 Nina Dubinsky Ed.D. in Mathematics Education, Rutgers University M.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Air and Space Institute, Moscow Nina Dubinksy is an experienced Mathematics Curriculum developer. Her professional credits include directing the design of curriculum and pedagogy for Think Math!, a... show moreNina Dubinksy is an experienced Mathematics Curriculum developer. Her professional credits include directing the design of curriculum and pedagogy for Think Math!, a comprehensive K-5 program. Over the past two decades, Nina has also taught mathematics to students at almost every grade and level. In addition, Nina has been researching how children approach mathematics. She is excited to bring her academic and practical experience to advance RSM's curriculum. |
 Sonia Hristovitch Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Purdue University M.S., Mathematics, Purdue B.A., Mathematics, Park College In addition to being an award-winning teacher with extensive classroom experience at the middle school, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels, Sonia is an expert in the field of... show moreIn addition to being an award-winning teacher with extensive classroom experience at the middle school, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels, Sonia is an expert in the field of mathematics curriculum and instruction. Most recently, she has worked as a principal investigator for the University of New Hampshire to develop curriculum and methods for New Hampshire teachers to improve middle school mathematics. |
 Maryna Yeroshkina M.S., Mathematics, University of New Hampshire B.S., Mathematics (with honors), Dnipropetrovsk State University, Ukraine Maryna has over ten years' teaching experience at the elementary, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Her favorite type of questions do not start with “What?” or “How?”... show moreMaryna has over ten years' teaching experience at the elementary, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Her favorite type of questions do not start with “What?” or “How?” but with “Why?” and she pushes each of her students to develop a deep and lasting understanding of mathematics. She believes that there is nothing more rewarding than to hear her students declare at the end of year: “I love mathematics! Thank you for showing me its beauty!” |
 Anna Charny M.S. and Ph.D., Mathematics and Computer Science, MIT Dr. Anna Charney has a lifelong interest in teaching advanced mathematics to primary and secondary school children. She has authored many academic publications, contributed to a number of Internet... show moreDr. Anna Charney has a lifelong interest in teaching advanced mathematics to primary and secondary school children. She has authored many academic publications, contributed to a number of Internet standards, and authored 36 US patents. Her teaching and tutoring experience ranges from elementary to graduate school. She is a co-founder and the first chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Charter School in Marlborough, Massachusetts, where she subsequently served for many years on the Board of Trustees. Anna is a member of RSM's Curriculum Committee as well as a founding partner and Director of RSM-Metrowest. |
 Olga Kozlova M.S., Mathematics, State University of St. Petersburg When Olga joined the RSM team in 1999, she already had over ten years of teaching experience in a math preparatory school in St.Petersburg. She was attracted to RSM’s approach to education as both... show moreWhen Olga joined the RSM team in 1999, she already had over ten years of teaching experience in a math preparatory school in St.Petersburg. She was attracted to RSM’s approach to education as both a teacher and as a parent. Both of her daughters attended RSM. Olga has taught nearly every grade and every level at RSM. She became RSM’s Director of Education in 2007, working tirelessly to make sure that every class at RSM meets our high bar for quality teaching. |
 Alex Karezin B.S. and M.S., Applied Mathematics, Moscow State University Alex brings an extensive background in content management for science and technology-related areas. He is responsible for the coordination of the curriculum department and is leading RSM's... show moreAlex brings an extensive background in content management for science and technology-related areas. He is responsible for the coordination of the curriculum department and is leading RSM's expansion into the online frontier. He is dedicated to ensuring that our digital content is of the highest quality and that these resources will provide the same excellent education to our students online. |
 Jennifer Kozlik B.S., Architecture, NJIT M.L.A., Mathematics for Teaching, Harvard Jennifer moved to Boston to finish her Mathematics for Teaching degree after teaching computers and mathematics at the middle school level. She was inspired to teach at the Russian School of... show moreJennifer moved to Boston to finish her Mathematics for Teaching degree after teaching computers and mathematics at the middle school level. She was inspired to teach at the Russian School of Mathematics by its curriculum, which claimed to build strong mathematical reasoning skills from a young age. She has seen firsthand the success and knowledge her students have gained from early introduction of logic and reasoning and is excited to join the curriculum team in the summer of 2012 and become a part of creating this understanding. |
 Christopher Green B.A., Education, Harvard Attending RSM's summer camp 11 years ago, Chris was sold on the value of the RSM experience and became a lasting member of the school's community. As an undergraduate at Harvard University, his... show moreAttending RSM's summer camp 11 years ago, Chris was sold on the value of the RSM experience and became a lasting member of the school's community. As an undergraduate at Harvard University, his continued fascination with the school led him to focus his studies on education and write his thesis on the Russian School. After graduating, he worked for three years at the Advanced Math and Science Academy in Marlborough, Massachuestts where he taught mathematics, tutored for SATs and worked to edit and develop the curriculum. He joined RSM as a full-time employee the summer of 2011 and is excited to work both inside and outside the classroom to deliver RSM's promise of excellence to as many children as possible. |
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