As a graduate of the University of Virginia's Civil Engineering program, math has been a huge foundation of my childhood. From calculus to statistics, the exploration of the subject has taken its twists and turns, but it starts with basic arithmetic and algebra. These two areas are, at their cores, puzzles and changing the perspective on the subjects is the first way to learning how to overcome their challenges. Making math less intimidating is my goal and I look forward to bringing a new light to it.