At Wolf Creek Elementary in Fulton County, Georgia, math isn’t just a subject; it’s an adventure. Leading the way is Nefertiti Singleton, an Instructional Math Coach who’s passionate about helping both students and teachers enjoy learning math.

With 23 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and lifelong learner, Nefertiti knows how to make learning meaningful and engaging. A proud product of Fulton County Schools, she’s returned to the district that shaped her to pay it forward. “I never lose. I either win or I learn,” she says, quoting Nelson Mandela. That growth mindset guides everything she does.

Bringing Excitement to Math for Everyone

As a Math School Improvement Coach, Nefertiti works with K–5 teachers to create a culture where math is fun, engaging, and meaningful. She leads professional learning sessions, organizes schoolwide math challenges, hosts community math nights, and even runs incentives for both teachers and students. Her secret? Engagement.

“My goal is to make math exciting, not just for students, but for teachers too,” Nefertiti says.

With Wolf Creek’s XtraMath license, Nefertiti helps teachers bring personalized math fact practice into their classrooms. The program adapts to each student’s level, helping them build fluency and confidence at their own pace.

Getting Teachers on Board

When Nefertiti first piloted XtraMath over a decade ago as a classroom teacher, she made sure she fully understood the program and helped students and parents see why fluency matters.

Now, as a coach, she shares that knowledge with her staff.

“I do a mini professional development session to show teachers how the program works and why it’s so effective. When teachers see how personalized it is—and how easily it fits into their math block—they get excited. That buy-in is everything.”

Her favorite coaching tip? Incentivize teachers, too.

“When teachers stay consistent and have student data talks with their students, it motivates everyone. Getting teachers on board is the game changer.”

Celebrating Students’ Achievements

One of Nefertiti’s favorite parts of the year is celebrating student progress. She tracks their growth as they work through XtraMath, handing out certificates and operations brag tags when students hit milestones.

The excitement peaks at the “XtraMath Xtravaganza”, a schoolwide celebration each semester.

“The kids work so hard for those invitations,” she laughs. “Sometimes I have to hide to restock the rewards, they literally chase me down!”

Small incentives, consistent practice, and encouragement turn math into something students look forward to and spark genuine joy in learning.

Tips for Educators New to XtraMath

“Take the time to learn the program first. Once you see how adaptive and personalized it is, it’s easy to get both students and teachers on board. Full buy-in makes all the difference.”

Thanks to dedicated school leaders like Nefertiti Singleton, XtraMath empowers students to gain confidence and fluency in math while providing teachers with tools to make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful in every classroom.

The XtraMath Team.

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