"Growing up, I always struggled with math and all its forms. Despite attending afterschool tutoring and receiving assistance through friends, my grasp on the subject never stuck. Incompetence snowballed into negative self esteem, until I truly believed math just wasn’t for me. As cheesy as it sounds, my perspective shifted when Ms. K became my math teacher in high school. What was once my weakest subject became one of my strongest. Her energetic and positive energy pushes students towards excellence, especially because Ms. K truly believes in student success. Easy to follow, detailed explanations, endless support, and her radiating attitude reinforced my own self belief in this subject, allowing me to excel in her class and beyond" 

~ Rebecca Yeung, class of  2025

"I've never loved or remembered a class as much as Calc BC with Ms. Kolachina. Skipping Calc AB to take it, it was one of the hardest classes I've ever taken. I studied and I struggled, but I was able to get through it because I knew I was supported. Through it all, Ms. Kolachina was always there to answer any question I had. I appreciated that she encouraged us to learn independently, yet we could always come to her for help when needed. It taught me not to be afraid to ask for help, and I was always glad when I did. Her wit, warmth, and passion will stick with me forever as an example of what a true mentor should look like."

~ Former Student, class of 2025

"Math was always a subject I enjoyed, but when I reached Calculus AB, I began to struggle and found myself losing confidence. With Ms. K’s patience and support, I began to understand the material more clearly. She connected math to real-life applications, making lessons engaging and meaningful. To this day, I remember working on a prototype roller coaster project that helped me better understand concepts like derivatives. Ms. K’s passion for math was clear in every lesson. Because of her support and encouragement, I not only regained my confidence but also went on to take Calculus BC in college. I am truly grateful for Ms. K! 💜"

~ Ruby Peña, class of 2015

“Mrs. K had inspired me in Math so much and I had so much fun learning math during my high school years with. I passed my AP math exams before college and I am really grateful for Mrs K being my teacher and friend!!”

~ Ty, class of 2015

"As a fellow educator myself, I have come to realize that to become a successful educator and communicator, one must not only be knowledgeable on the subject but must also show a deep passion for learning and care for the students. Having had the privilege of learning Algebra 2, Precalculus, and AP Calculus under Ms. K from 10th to 12th grade, I appreciate that she always has students' best interests at heart and is always looking for fun and innovative ways to engage students and stimulate learning. Through her excellent rapport and dedication, Ms. K has helped hundreds of students like myself exceed expectations, excel, and achieve their dreams."

~ Ken Li, class of 2016

"Mrs. K is easily the best teacher I’ve ever had! What really made her different was how much she genuinely cared about teaching and about her students. You could feel it every day in class. She was always upbeat, always engaged, and it made a huge difference because it made me actually look forward to going to AP Calc BC, which I never thought I’d say. What stood out most was how she taught. She didn’t want us to just memorize formulas and move on, she made sure we actually understood what was going on and why it worked. Even when topics got difficult, she had a way of explaining things that made it click, and she would come over to your desk and walk through it step by step until it made sense, adapting to how each person learned. She’d also get genuinely excited when something finally clicked for you, which made you feel even more confident. You could tell she cared about whether we truly understood, and that made a big difference in how I learned!"

~ Akshay Gupta, class of 2024