Sylvester Maipo is a Zimbabwean national working as a mathematics and mathematical literacy teacher in South Africa. He obtained his "O" and "A" levels in Zimbabwe and a Diploma in Education from Hillside Teachers College in 2001-2003. Maipo has over 8 years experience teaching mathematics and science in Zimbabwe and South Africa. He is currently furthering his studies towards a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics through UNISA.