Epsilon Camp Staff
John Berman is the leader of the United States' IMO (International Math Olympiad) team and teaches online classes at GeodeMath. He graduated from MIT (BS) and the University of Virginia (PhD) and has also taught at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Although he has worked at many math camps, his experience teaching at Epsilon Camp in 2023 left a lasting impression. Epsilon Camp not only unites kids who love math but their families as well. John is committed to maintaining the camp's excellence and removing financial burdens to enrollment. Above all, he is committed to bringing world-class educational opportunities to gifted students everywhere, and he believes that Epsilon Camp has an important role to play in this mission.
Eugene Hung holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and began his career as a software engineer before moving into education. He is now a mathematics and computer science teacher at Tessellations School, a gifted school in Silicon Valley that he helped found in 2020. Beyond the classroom, Eugene is a Gold Life Master of bridge, a former Jeopardy! and MathCOUNTS contestant, and an avid fan of strategy games—from eurogames and video games to fantasy baseball. He is also the parent of Beatrice, a two-time camper who is well-known for her love of penguins. He looks forward to helping Camp Epsilon continue as the pre-eminent national math camp for primary school children.
Hui Jiang is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist, with training and experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in both clinical and school settings. Hui has committed her career to supporting these individuals and their families, helping them navigate the unique challenges they face. Hui is also a proud parent of two Epsilon Campers. Through her children’s participation in the camp, she has witnessed firsthand the profound impact the camp has on its attendees. The camp not only nurtures a deep love for mathematics but also fosters a supportive and positive community for families. Hui is passionate about contributing to this community, helping it grow and positively impact even more families.
Hui lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children. She works as the founder and director of the 3E Center, an organization dedicated to serving neurodivergent children, adolescents, and their families.
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.
Danielle Champney is an associate professor of mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She received her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, after completing undergraduate and masters degrees in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Danielle's primary research interests are twofold: the study of how students connect their understanding of mathematics, physics, and engineering at all grades and ages; and the study of how students use visual images when problem solving and learning new topics in mathematics. She is also active in cultivating K12 partnerships with Cal Poly, with an emphasis on building mentorship opportunities between college and pre-collegiate students, and works with students and teachers of all ages to promote active learning in math classes from grades K through 16+.
Angelina is thrilled to be returning to Epsilon Camp this summer for the fourth and final time with her Conway camper, Nicholas. She looks forward to reconnecting with returning families and welcoming new ones into this incredible community. Since joining Epsilon Camp in 2022, when Nicholas was in Pythagoras, the experience has been transformative for their family, helping them nurture his deep passion for mathematics. As Camp Operations Manager, Angelina will work alongside the camp staff to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Angelina spent her earlier years in Australia, where she earned bachelor's and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration. She currently serves as SVP, Chief Accounting Officer at Redis, an enterprise provider of software, managed services, and cloud solutions for the popular open-source database. Her family is currently based in the Bay Area, CA, and, starting this fall, they will also live in Reno, NV. during the school year.
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.
Board of Directors
Stuart Benjamin - Chair
George R. Thomas - Secretary
Sheila Talwar - Treasurer
John Vranch - Director
Csaba Biro - Director
Sara White - Director