Leslie Paulson
Wife of 31 years, Mother of 4, General Manager, Servigistics Business Unit, PTC.
Few good words about Illinois Math Academy: The programs are directly in line with what our children need to be successful in this new technology driven economy. Math, science, analytical thinking and presentation skills! Accessible and affordable for all.
Hosea Washington
Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Alegna Inc.
IMA offers great learning opportunities through providing the following STEM classes: Jr. Lego, Lego, Coding, Mental Math, etc. All classes offered at Illinois Math Academy make learning more practical, project oriented, problem solving, and hands-on for experimental and proof related through data.
Jana Hunzicker
Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, Bradley University
IMA is a valuable educational resource for schools and families in the Peoria Area. Whether students need extra support or seek enrichment in the STEM areas, IMA has a variety of programs available year-round.
Prasad Parupalli
Vice president of Illinois Math Academy
Prasad serves as president of Board of Central Illinois Center for Blind & Visually Impaired, Vice president of Illinois Math Academy board and member of Easter Seals Board. He also helps coordinate First Lego League for Central Illinois middle schools.
Mike Render
One of the founders of Illinois Math Academy.
Illinois Math is a passion for me because we look for unique programs to interest and motivate kids and their active minds. Our STEM programs are both fun for the kids and add to their ability to develop skills that will be required in the changing workforce they will be in all too soon. I particularly like that IMA staff can experiment with a new program, we can partner with a different organization, like Bradley or the Museum to try new ideas. And most of all I like seeing the positive results we have seen in the kids over the 7 years we have been around
Susan Grzanich
Innovation & Grants office at Peoria Public Schools
This is her 24th year with the school district having served as teacher, assistant principal,
research analyst, curriculum officer and now innovation officer.
Meenakshy Aiyer
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Noreen Dillon
Noreen Dillon, Ed.D, has been involved in education for over 22 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and French from Loras College and received a Master’s in Teaching and Learning from DePaul University
She believes being involved in the Illinois Math Academy is a great way to connect to the greater community and share the resources and great ideas to further support students and families.