INSTRUCTORS
Jason Saccomano
Jason is the owner of Saccomano Academics Inc. After graduating with a mathematics degree from St. Olaf College in 2005, Jason began home tutoring for a few select students which has now evolved into a thriving STEM academic center that provides resource for hundreds of high school students. Jason developed the model for our academic support curriculum (The SaccoProcess) and manages all staff and programs. As with any gifted teacher, he aspires to find new and better ways of teaching math to his wonderful students. Many of his former students credit him for their college and career choices because they found success with his program.
Jason is the instructor for Honors Geometry, Algebra 2H Trig, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC.
Tony Hopp
Tony joined the Saccomano Academics team in 2012. He has taught all levels of math, and developed the supportive curriculum for our Accelerated SaccoMath and AP Statistics Programs. He graduated Cum Laude from Colorado School of Mines in 2009 with an Engineering Physics degree. During the summer, Tony volunteers at the Sky High Hope Camp as a counselor. As a Cancer Survivor (bone cancer in High School), he loves to inspire students to meet challenges with tenacity and confidence.
Tony is the instructor for Accelerated CP Geometry, Accelerated CP Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus Trigonometry, and AP Statistics.
Jesse Kotel
Jesse graduated from the University of Washington with a BS and MS in aeronautical engineering. He graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 2010. In addition to supporting the math program, Jesse has worked in developing the SaccoScience Program for Chemistry Honors and Physical Science Honors. Empowering students with the tools and confidence to approach difficult subjects is his passion. Jesse also enjoys reading and writing science fiction stories, and studying world history.
Jesse is the instructor for Physical Science Honors, Chemistry Honors, and is also in charge of our SaccoPlus appointments and program.