Our Founding Story
Aubreyna Archer
Executive Director & Founder
Algorithm EDU was born from my belief that every child deserves access to meaningful and challenging math learning opportunities.
As an educator with over a decade of experience in New York City schools, and the daughter of a retired NYC public school math teacher, I’ve seen both the power of great teaching and the deep inequities that persist in education. While teaching in the South Bronx and Harlem, I was struck by how wide the learning gaps were between students. Those who struggled often received extra support, but advanced students, the ones eager for challenge, were too often overlooked. I watched bright, mathematically curious students lose interest because they weren’t given the opportunity to advance their skills. One student in particular stood out: he excelled in every math concept I introduced, yet without enrichment, his excitement for learning began to fade, and he regressed, not only in math, but also in other subject areas. That experience stayed with me, and it became the spark that started Algorithm EDU.
Algorithm EDU exists to expand access to rigorous, engaging math enrichment for students from underserved communities, ensuring that advanced learners are seen, challenged, and supported.
Over time, I also realized that real change must begin at home. Parents may want to support their child’s education but lack the tools or confidence to do so. Yet, so many math gaps, such as fluency in basic operations, that prevent lower-performing students from engaging meaningfully in math can be strengthened with consistent support at home. That’s why I created the Parent Empowerment Initiative: to empower families to take an active role in their child’s math journey through practical strategies, activities, and resources.
Algorithm EDU is more than a program. It's a movement to close opportunity gaps, cultivate mathematical confidence, and help every child realize their full potential. I plan to build an entire generation of mathematicians, actuaries, and engineers. I want to see more families from underserved communities pursue advanced mathematics and feel confident in doing so.