Sara White became involved with Epsilon first as a parent of an Epsilon camper, attending camp with her daughter from 2016 to 2019. She is also a former Epsilon Camp Admissions Director, Parent Program Coordinator, and Operations Manager. Sara has previously worked in biotech and has experience in project management.
Since 2021, Sara has been part of the leadership team at Epsilon, helping shape and implement key initiatives, and assisting senior staff with the overall administration of camp. In addition to her deep interest in math and gifted education, she is passionate about removing financial barriers to math enrichment for highly gifted youth and increasing diversity and accessibility to Epsilon Camp. This interest is inspired by the transformative positive influence Epsilon Camp has had for campers and their families, in addition to her own family.
Tom Edgar is an associate professor of mathematics at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington and is the editor for the MAA periodical Math Horizons. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame after beginning his advanced studies at Colorado State University. His mathematical interests lie in the areas of algebraic combinatorics and the representations of Coxeter groups. More recently he has been interested in number theory as related to integer sequences and visualizing mathematics. He has worked closely with undergraduates on a number of summer research projects. He has taught at Epsilon from 2018 - 2021, and is enthusiastic about working with future mathematicians of all ages.
Natalya is a former Epsilon parent who is passionate about using her skills and experience to further early math and computer science education. While earning Bachelor's and Master's degrees in computer science at MIT, Natalya spent several years as a lab and teaching assistant for the core introductory computer science class. Over the past decade, she has taught math and computer science to elementary school kids, both as part of an in-school gifted program curriculum and in after-school settings. Attending summer math camps was a formative experience for all three of Natalya's kids; yet she did not fully appreciate the richness of this community until spending two weeks at Epsilon Camp with her youngest daughter in 2018. As Camp Director, Natalya hopes to continue building and supporting an inclusive community of kids and families who share a love of math.
Anne is the parent of an Epsilon alumnus. Her daughter attended Epsilon Camp from 2015 to 2017. The whole experience had such a profound effect on her daughter and her family that she is looking forward to helping other families to have a positive experience at Epsilon Camp. She has previously worked in the field of international tax consulting and is very interested in gifted and math education. Working with her own child, she has gained experience with homeschooling, online learning, and gifted advocacy.
Frank is a parent of a Conway camper. Summer 2024 will be his family's fifth consecutive year at Epsilon. Frank began his career as a clinical psychologist and scientist, receiving a Bachelor's in Psychology from Harvard and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Yale. His interests in data science and technology led him to his current career as an informatics consultant to biomedical and healthcare organizations. As a Parent Program Coordinator in summer 2024, Frank looks forward to fostering an inclusive forum for parents and caregivers to learn from each other, exchange ideas, and build a supportive community that extends beyond the camp.
John is a parent of a Gauss camper, and this will be the third summer his family has attended Epsilon Camp. John earned degrees in math and computer science, and worked for decades as what his kids describe as a keyboard-button-mashing computer person. This past year, his whole family took a sabbatical to travel around the world visiting Europe, Africa, Australia and all over Asia. The trip will end one month shy of being a full year abroad because everyone wanted to get back to attend Epsilon Camp! As a Parent Program Coordinator, John hopes to encourage a supportive environment that allows for enriching and enlightening discussions.
Jennifer is a parent of a current Pythagoras camper. She received a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science from Colorado College and an MFA in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago. After many career changes, Jennifer started an investment management firm with her sister Kathleen. Attending Epsilon in 2022 was a “life changing” experience for the family. Jennifer looks forward to seeing old friends and sharing the Epsilon experience with all the new families in 2023.
Katerina is a parent of a current Pythagoras camper. She teaches international law at the University of California, Berkeley. Attending Epsilon camp in summer 2023 was a transformative experience for both Katerina and her camper, and they cannot wait to participate in summer 2024.
Pablo graduated from Indiana University with a BA in psychology. Afterwards, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Eswatini and then went to the University of Notre Dame and earned a Masters in Global Affairs. He is currently at Rutgers for his PsyD in Clinical Psychology. He is interested in working with underserved populations and advocating for equitable access to mental health resources. His hobbies include sports, music, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
George R. Thomas is an independent mathematician with long experience teaching and mentoring in summer programs for students showing high promise in mathematics. He founded Canada/USA Mathcamp, MathPath, and Epsilon Camp. Thomas’s research has ranged over Semigroups and Extremal Graph Theory with forays in Analytical Number Theory. His latest book, Against All Odds: How to Play Lotteries, If You Must, is his outreach to the public. See Dr. Thomas' views on mathematics education in America's schools.
