Dr. Agodu's first article, "Exploring the Effect of Manipulatives on Students' Performance," is a consolidated approach toward the improved and result-oriented development of mathematical understanding in children from an early age with the major role contributed by the use of manipulatives. This work is published in the International Journal of Advanced Research and Development. Dr. Agodu resides in Michigan with his loving and supportive family and enjoys reading, playing soccer, and traveling in his spare time.