Asenath Odondi
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Mathematics Education,
Curriculum and Instruction
About
Asenath Aoko Odondi is a Ph.D. student in Mathematics Education at Purdue University, specializing in affective pedagogies in mathematics education. Her research explores how trauma-informed practices, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and care-based pedagogies can reduce math anxiety, foster self-efficacy, and create more inclusive mathematics classrooms. She has extensive teaching experience across Kenya and the United States, working with high school and university students, and remains committed to advancing equity, access, and humanizing practices in mathematics education.
Education
- Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (in progress), Purdue University
- Master of Science in Mathematics and Baccalaureate Certificate in Statistics, Purdue University Fort Wayne
- Bachelor of Education (Mathematics & Business Studies), Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (Kenya)
Career Experience
- Graduate Instructor & Teaching Assistant, Purdue University, Purdue Fort Wayne and Purdue Indianapolis (2021–Present)
- Courses: College Algebra, Multiculturalism in Education, Secondary Mathematics Methods Courses, Pre-Calculus, Integrated STEM Education.
- Mathematics Teacher, Faith Christian School, Lafayette, Indiana (2022–2023)
- Mathematics Teacher, Mudavaga Muslim Secondary School, Kenya (2020)
- Mathematics & Business Teacher, Amazing Grace Girls Secondary School, Kenya (2017–2019)
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
- Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
- Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
- International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education – North America (PME-NA)
Advisor
Courses Typically Taught
- MA 15800 – College Algebra
- MA 15800ES – Precalculus (Early Start)
- EDCI 28500 – Foundations of Multicultural Education
- EDCI 426/425 – Secondary Mathematics Methods
- EDCI 558: Methods of Integrated STEM Education
Research Area / Dissertation Topic
Math Education