Creator, President,
Chief Executive Officer

Hi, I'm Karen!  I have a B.A. and M.S. in Mathematics and have 14 years of full-time teaching experience at a community college.  Over the years, I've specialized in Algebra and teacher training for K-8 math education.   But, I think my main specialty is motivating students.  I've  spent a lot of time working on that aspect of learning.   I also have a background in graphic design, computer programming and science.

So far, all content, artwork, web design, etc. on the sites has been done by me... Yep, I've turned out all 5000 or so pages of content, graphics and web design.  It's been a huge project and there's still so much I want to get done...   But, I'm having a great time doing it!   

Before I got into math, I dabbled around with being a graphic designer. I didn't even like math when I was in school.  In fact, I hated it and thought I was terrible at it!   It wasn't until I had to take math in college that I found out I was good at it AND that it was FUN!   I think this really gives me a unique view of how to teach math and get students excited about learning. 

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Chief Financial Officer

Phil graduated from Shippensburg University in PA with a B.S. in Business Admin./Accounting in 1979. He worked for Arthur Andersen & Co until 1984 and became a CPA during his tenure there. Phil has worked for a leading real estate developer ever since and is currently Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer. He is a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and the California Society of CPA's.  He's also my brother-in-law and a really great guy!

Personal Assistant to Karen

Tigger came to Coolmath eight years ago with an extensive background in meowing, cleaning himself and rubbing his face on stuff he likes.  He was hired immediately. 

Tigger now helps in the development of new lessons for Coolmath...  So, if you find a mistake, it's HIS fault!  Hey, he's a cat -- whad'ya expect?