Academy

Mr. Mukesh Jain is the dean of Academics at Making Waves Academy. Before coming to MWA, Mr. Jain was a math coach/consultant with students and teachers in the West Contra Costa School district to improve their math scores. Mr. Jain has taught mathematics in grades K-12 system in California, as well at the college level in the US.

Ms. St. Roseman is Dean of Students at Making Waves Academy. As a professional with 21 years of experience, Ms. St. Roseman comes to us most recently from the Level Playing Field Institute (LPFI) in San Francisco, where she was the Director of the Summer Math & Science Honors Academy (SMASH). As Director, Ms. St. Roseman enhanced student achievement and improved student retention, persistence, and commitment to strive toward long-term success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.

Dr. Roche-Smith is an educator with thirty two years of experience spanning from pre-school to college. She started her career as a secondary school teacher in London, England after graduating from the University of London with a B. Ed degree.  Her experiences in England included the following: a school owner and principal, a Montessori lecturer and examiner, and a specialist in evaluating students and adults with specific learning difficulties.  Additionally, Dr. Roche-Smith worked closely with parents from low income communities of South London.