Minding My Math Business

Minding My Math Business is now accepting registration forms for our exciting five-day summer experience for students in grades 6–12! This program is designed to ignite math interests, boost confidence, and help young scholars build strong mathematical identities, and learn mindfulness and meditative strategies to help them manage emotions commonly associated with math anxiety.

Whether your student is just beginning to explore algebra or diving deep into high school math, there’s a place for them in Minding My Math Business. Each day is filled with instruction, engaging activities, and a supportive environment that celebrates every participant as gifted mathematicians.

Morning sessions: Grades 6–8 [9:00am - 12:00pm]
Afternoon sessions: Grades 9–12 [1:15pm - 4:15pm]

Meeting Dates

Minding My Math Business took place on June 8 - 12, 2026 at WKU.

Monday - Thursday

Grades 6-8: 9:00-12:00pm

Grades 9-12: 1:15 - 4:15pm

Friday

Grades 6-12: 9:00-4:00pm

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Registration

Registration is free to participate in Minding My Math Business. Program participation is limited due to capacity. The registration closes on May 22nd or when the program reaches capacity.

Organizers

This program is organized by WKU professors from the Departments of Mathematics, Finance, and Counseling & Student Affairs in partnership with For a Real Change, Inc.

We have answers to some of our frequently asked questions about Minding My Math Business. We want to make sure you have all the information you need before and after you register or your youth register for the program. Take some time to review this page along with the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I/my student participate in this program?

This program has been designed to engage students in mathematics at a rigorous level while also helping them develop mindfulness and mediative practices known to combat the anxiety that comes with doing mathematics.

We anticipate that those in the program will develop a deeper understanding of mathematics, better preparing them for the upcoming school year and future endeavors. We also anticipate that engaging in mindfulness and meditation activities will help those in the program develop the skills needed to address general as well as specific anxieties that can conflict students in their studies. Additionally, this program is being provided free of change.

What will a day look like at MMMB?

In the mornings, middle-school scholars will start their session by engaging in some mindfulness and meditation exercises led by Dr. Cre Dye. This will be followed by engaging and exciting math activities led by Mrs. Michelle Jones and Dr. Kanita DuCloux.

Then, the session will finish with Dr. Cre Dye leading the scholars through more mindfulness and meditation exercises. High school scholars will follow the same daily structure but will meet in the afternoon.

What should I/my student/child bring each day?

What mathematics should my student/I have completed to be successful in the program?

I am a high school student who will be driving myself to the program. Where can I park?

Who can participate in Minding My Math Business?

All junior high and high school students are welcome to apply. The educational program provides a curriculum for 6-8 grade youth in the morning, followed by 9-12 grade youth in the afternoon. Minding My Math Business is a five-day summer program developed to support teenagers, adolescents, and youths from all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on young mathematicians from under-resourced families. Students in Bowling Green / Warren County and surrounding areas are welcome to apply. Students who will be in the area during the summer are also welcome to apply.

Where will activities take place?

Presenting and Partnering Organizations

Minding My Math Business summer program is presented by professors in WKU Mathematics, WKU Department of Finance, WKU Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, and For a Real Change, Inc.

The program is sponsored by WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, WKU Ogden College of Science and Engineering, and WKU Gordon Ford College of Business.

For a Real Change is a collaborative partner in presenting Minding My Math Business annually.

Program Instructors

Kanita K. DuCloux, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Lacretia Dye, Ph.D., LPCC, NCC, Associate Professor

Michelle Jones, Pedagogical Associate Professor

Kerron Joseph, Assistant Professor

Youth Director

Aurelia Spaulding, For a Real Change