Math Learning Strategist | Helping learners overcome math anxiety & build confidence | Creator of Captain Miss Math & Creative Learning AfricA | Fulbright Alum
Visualisation helps to simplify complex concepts, capture learners’...
I recently came across research highlighting the worryingly increasing cases of mental health challenges among learners. A consistent concern is emerging from the growing academic pressure placed on...
A lot of times when learning math, you need a special set of resilience skills, if there is any. It's easy to go through the ups. The struggle is with the downs. Who do you sit in the mud with in...
Last year, I received a call from a composed but excited gentleman. Him: Hello Ms Stella Me: Hello, how are you? Him: I am fine thank you. I don't know if you remember me. I am (name withheld). I...
Math doesn't have to be scary. It can me marvelous. The Arise of Captain Miss Math is a powerful story about conquering fear, building confidence and discovering the hidden superhero inside every...
Hello! My name is Stella, and I’m a Math Tutor and Learning Strategist from Uganda. I enjoy supporting learners to feel more confident with math ...
Break Big Problems into Smaller Parts Many math problems feel difficult because they look too big at first. However, the human brain works best when tasks are handled in small, manageable pieces. For...
International Day of Education Reflection: The Quiet Inheritance of Math Trauma. One of the most invisible yet persistent barriers in mathematics education is unhealed math trauma, not only among...
One of my outstanding moments in 2025 was meeting Trevor Noah and gifting him a signed copy of The Rise of Captain Miss Math book, he first printed Amazon copy. As soon as he looked at it he said,...
The Fulbright Educator Project. At the point of application, you have to explain the project idea you would like to work on while on the program if selected. The educator project can be in different...
The math training is designed to help learners build confidence, overcome fear or anxiety around math, and develop a positive mindset toward learning. Rather than focusing on drilling or pressure, we...