About us
Empowering educators and inspiring learners through meaningful technology
Our Mission
Cucua — from the Swahili word 'kukua', meaning 'to grow' — reflects our mission: empowering learners at every stage. Your students' growth is our purpose.
Along the way, we help free teachers from tasks like grading and feedback collection, so they can focus on what matters most: building strong relationships with students and designing high-impact lessons that drive meaningful learning.
Our Vision
We envision a future where schools use technology to unlock more time for quality teaching and learning. Digital tools can combat declining basic skills, ease the burden of teacher shortages, and support student well-being — both social and emotional.
Our e-learning platform plays a key role in this transformation, helping schools adapt and thrive in a changing educational landscape.
Our Core Values
Learning Should Be…
empowering
We give teachers and students time back to grow—by focusing on real connections, not repetitive tasks.
joyful
Engaging quizzes, interactive materials and playful lessons make students excited to grow and explore.
goal driven
With smart tests and clear insights, we help teachers make data-informed choices that boost student growth.
Meet the Founder
Annette
Annette is the founder of Cucua and has been a teacher for fifteen years. Her passion for EdTech began with her frustration over the limited tools available to teachers. Through her experience at various schools, she saw how meaningful technology can empower both students and educators.
As the creative mind behind Cucua, she shapes the vision of the platform and leads marketing and outreach. She presents the app to teachers, gathers feedback, and helps steer future development.
Annette also plays a key role as an active user. Her classroom perspective ensures the platform stays practical and relevant. When she's not working, she relaxes withK-dramas or kickboxing.
