Thabiso Simelane is the Cluster, Communications and Partnerahips Manager at OLICO Maths Education. As a key member of the OLICO team, he has been involved in developing innovative solutions to the maths challenge facing learners in Grades 7-9. Using a tailored blend of teaching and technology, Thabiso works with learners in developing their mathematical fundamentals by improving number fluency and adopting a sense-making approach to the curriculum. The tools and resources used by Thabiso are freely available for others to access, including an extensive online program for the entire Grade 7-9 maths curriculum. Thabiso holds a BCom Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and BA Honors in Peace Studies from St Augustine’s College of South Africa. Both undergraduate and postgraduate program disciplines taught him critical thinking skills, reasoning endurance and tolerance. His areas of interest are Social, Educational & Economic development. Having previously worked for IkamvaYouth Gauteng, his passion for educational development blossomed as he witnessed the amount of support learners needed with their school work.