About Trapezium
Trapezium Math helps children build deep, durable math understanding through joyful, confidence building instructiuon
commited to creating mathematically capable learners
Mission Statement
Trapezium Math, Inc. was founded as a movement to restore the power of human connection to learning math by reclaiming the classroom from "digital exile" . Our vision is a "heads-up, hands-up" classroom where high-energy, live instruction replaces the isolation of screens. By providing tools for real-time, "out-loud" assessment, we eliminate the guesswork of traditional testing. We give teachers total clarity on student mastery, ensuring every child leaves their class with the foundations required for success in the next grade. We aren't just teaching math; we are building a generation of mathematically capable learners.
Our Roots
CAPABLE LEARNERS SINCE 2008
Trapezium Math was originally created as an after school program that would allow local students to practice their math skills through a variety of fun games and techniques. It quickly expanded beyond its original home in Angela McIver's house, and eventually moved completely online to reach a wider student base.
Early Years
Initially, Trapezium math operated as an after school math program for children residing in West Philadelphia. It quickly expanded beyond the schools in the surrounding area to include students from all over PA. The main focus, similar to Mathclub's current goals was to allow for children to view math as a fun and understandable skill that is crucial to future development.
Pandemic
As with many businesses, the pandemic meant rethinking how Trapezium math could operate. Dr. McIver and her team could no longer rely on in person face to face activities to keep children engaged, so they shifted their focus to online. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as transitioning to an online platform not only allowed for an influx of new students, but also talented teachers and faculty from all over the country.
New Directions
Trapezium Math still ascribes to its original goal of making math fun for students. They are now working hand in hand with school districts to bring the needed math supplies to students nationwide. They also still run a weekly afterschool program, this time online, which allows teachers from across the nation and students to connect on an individual level.
Leadership
Angela McIver, PHD
Founder
Angela McIver, PhD, is a nationally recognized expert in improving student math foundations. She completed her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania graduate and was a Spencer Dissertation Fellow. Dr. McIver founded Trapezium Math to address the critical need for deep, flexible math fluency. Her work centers on creating engaging, conceptually rich learning experiences for elementary students both in and out of school settings. Through Trapezium Math, she partners with schools and communities across the country to expand access to high-quality math enrichment and to support educators in bringing rigorous, joyful math learning into their classrooms.
John Moore
CfO
John Moore serves as Chief Operating Officer of Trapezium Math, where he leads the organization’s operational strategy, partnership development, and program implementation. He works closely with district leaders, educators, and internal teams nationwide to ensure the successful delivery of Trapezium’s math programming, from onboarding and training to ongoing program support. With a background in education operations and organizational leadership, John is deeply committed to expanding access to high-quality math learning.
Daniel Crook
CTO
Daniel Crook serves as Chief Technology Officer of Trapezium Math, where he leads the development and implementation of the organization’s technology infrastructure. He works closely with internal teams and school partners to build systems that support effective program delivery and scalable growth. With a background in education technology and platform development, Daniel is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Dru Jenkins
Project Manager
Dru Jenkins is a Project Manager at Trapezium, where she oversees school partnerships and supports the implementation of math programs across districts. She graduated from Temple University with a degree in psychology and a concentration in data science and statistics. Her academic and professional interests sit at the intersection of education and law, with a focus on how policy can help create more equitable and supportive learning environments for students.
Meet The Team
Millissent Flemmings
Millissent Flemmings has spent approximately 15 years working with students in grades K–12 in a variety of capacities, including Middle School Math Teacher, High School Math Teacher, Tutor, School Counselor, and Media Clerk. She loves watching students get excited about math and enjoys seeing their confidence and knowledge grow over time. Outside of her work in education, Millissent enjoys taking walks in nature, reading, cooking, and making jewelry.
Liz Gray
Originally from West Philadelphia, Liz is now a fourth-year undergraduate student at McGill University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, and Chemistry. Liz is working toward her long-term goal of becoming a child psychiatrist and is currently learning more about how stress affects developing brains through McGill-funded research. Liz - a former Trapezium student - enjoys teaching with Trapezium because the model makes math feel intuitive and exciting.
Dru Jenkins
Prior to joining Trapezium, Dru worked in a Philadelphia public school supporting a cognitive behavioral intervention program focused on helping students regulate emotions and build self-awareness. Her academic and professional interests sit at the intersection of education and law, with a focus on how policy can help create more equitable and supportive learning environments for students. Dru is a former Trapezium student and values the program’s emphasis on curiosity, challenge, and joy in learning math. She credits Trapezium with helping her develop confidence in higher-level math and a lasting appreciation for math education.
Ryan Leahan
Ryan Leahan is an in-school presenter based in New York City, where he teaches study skills to students in grades 4–12. He brings several years of experience working with young people across a variety of settings, including serving as a camp counselor for three summers and supporting students through enrichment and academic programming. Ryan studied Music Production and Engineering at Temple University and has been part of the Trapezium Math team for the past three years.
Aine Lynn
Aine Lynn has experience tutoring students after school across a wide range of subjects and has worked in interdisciplinary English instruction with children in Spain. She has always enjoyed math and strongly aligns with Trapezium’s mission to help students excel beyond their current math curriculum while keeping learning engaging and fun.Aine enjoys traveling and has visited six continents, with Antarctica still on her list.
Amy Valfre
Amy Valfre holds a BA in Communication and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She brings over 13 years of experience as an upper elementary teacher, along with two years as an instructional coach. Outside of teaching, Amy is a devoted dog mom who enjoys gardening, writing lyrics, and doing hair.