Kumon Math and Reading Center of Campbell – East

Specialties

Kumon of Campbell — East is part of the world’s largest after-​school math & reading program, helping children of all ages become self-​learners.

History

Established in 1954.

Kumon was established in 1954 in Japan by a math teacher named Toru Kumon who wanted his son Takeshi to develop a love of learning, and be prepared for his rigorous high school and college entrance exams. When other parents saw Takeshi’s progress and wanted the same for their kids, the Kumon Method was born.

Meet the Business Owner

Rich C.

Business Owner

Rich C was a «Kumon dad» and is now the owner and instructor at Kumon Campbell. Rich was a gifted student, excelling at math. Handpicked to attend the elite Bronx High School of Science, Rich also worked for the legendary AT&T Bell Labs as a researcher before becoming a tech exec in Silicon Valley.

In addition to his considerable academic pursuits, Rich also participates in team sports and was captain of the handball team. Rich is very community oriented, volunteering for the Inner City Youth at Risk Program in NYC with Outward Bound, specializing in outdoor adventures and life skills for teens. Rich has also taught college seminars and mentored students at UCLA in engineering while an international executive for Advanced Micro Devices.

Becoming a Kumon Instructor enables Rich C to combine two of his passions in life — mentoring young people and giving back to the community.

«I want to help these children so they can make a difference in their lifetime.»