About Natalie Brankin

Mrs. Natalie Brankin was educated in Catholic schools in Manchester, NH.  She earned her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Mathematics from Saint Anselm College in 2002 where she first began tutoring local students in the community.  After graduating from Saint Anselm, she joined the Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers (PACT) Program through Providence College. Through this innovative post-graduate service program, Mrs. Brankin taught for two years in an urban Catholic School in Worcester, Mass while completely coursework for a Masters in Secondary Education.  Mrs. Brankin taught Algebra I, Pre-Calculus, and theology while advising the drama club during her time in teaching in Worcester.  During her time in the PACT Program, Mrs. Brankin also piloted a tutoring outreach program that paired local college students with struggling math students.  After returning to the Manchester area, Mrs. Brankin taught at her alma mater, Trinity High School.  During her six year tenure at Trinity, Mrs. Brankin taught Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.  Mrs. Brankin was one of the first teachers to utilize the newest technology of the time (SMART boards) into her classroom practice while keeping a focus on classical, traditional mathematics.

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Since her retirement from the classroom in 2010, Mrs. Brankin has continued to teach students in a variety of avenues including various forms of classical and modern dance.  She has continued to tutor students, primarily in mathematics.  Mrs. Brankin holds a current NH State Certification for upper level mathematics and was classified as “Highly Qualified” when that distinction was utilized for educators.

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Mrs. Brankin has a passion for high quality mathematics education and believes all students are capable of achieving high standards in this area.  She advocates on a local and state level for high standards for students and for the means in which families can access a high quality  education for their children.