Elizabeth Gates 

Ms. Becky has been teaching at RSM for 2 years.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and in a previous life worked as a Systems Integrator in the electronic display industry.  

She fell in love with teaching while taking time off to homeschool her children and has volunteered in Somerville Public schools as both math tutor and Mathcounts Coach.  She loves working with middle schoolers because they are so open, energetic, and fun to be around.  She especially enjoys helping her students think their way through a good puzzle and experiencing Eureka!

Snezhina Pencheva

Mrs. Snezhina has been a teacher for over 25 years and has been teaching at RSM for over 7 years.

As of 2018, she is a Senior teacher at RSM Lexington and Belmont.

Ms. Snezhina has a Bachelor's degree as an elementary teacher and a certified early childhood teacher. 

She enjoys teaching young students and guiding them in their development, especially in the world of mathematics.

“At RSM, there are endless challenges found both in teaching methodology, teacher and student development, and the school's overall curriculum. I love to see the children's smiles, how they are learning, having fun and growing in the world of knowledge. "

In her spare time, Mrs. Snezhina is actively involved in music. She claims that both mathematics and music go hand in hand and are mutually related.

Ms. Natalya Stepanyan 

Ms. Natalya Stepanyan has worked at RSM for over 5 years.

She has a Master's degree in pedagogy from the University of Yerevan, Armenia. and has teaching experience for over 20 years.

Ms. Natalya thinks that having a successful class means creating a friendly and respectful atmosphere allowing the students to express and share their ideas. She says that being an educator is hard, but important work, giving positive emotions and feedback. 

Ms. Natalya also has a passion for learning languages and has a degree in French language and literature.