January Teacher Spotlight

An interview with veteran MC2 teacher Lisa Cash, reflecting on her journey with Math Circles, the role of parent enthusiasm, and how the program has shaped her teaching.

February Teacher Spotlight

An interview with MC2 teacher Louisa Shannon on her passion for equitable math education, the joy of student “Eureka” moments, and how Math Circles has deepened her commitment to teaching.

Summer Math Preview

A preview of MC2’s summer 2025 high school programs at Juarez HS, featuring Category Theory with Dr. Eugenia Cheng and a week on statistics and data science with UChicago professors.

April Teacher Spotlight

An interview with MC2 Teacher of the Month Keigo Kawaji, a tenured professor who leads math circles and festivals across Chicago, sharing his teaching journey, philosophy, and passion for problem-solving.

Former HSA Profile 1: Jocelyn Suastegui

A former student shares how joining Math Circles of Chicago transformed their view of math, inspired them to teach, and fueled a lasting passion for education.

Former HSA Profile 2: Constantine Bulavenko

A former MC2 High School Assistant reflects on how math circles, QED, and international math camps shaped their love of problem-solving, guided their path to MIT, and inspired their approach to teaching.

July Teacher Spotlight

An interview with veteran teacher Melissa on how Math Circles has reinvigorated her love for teaching, empowered students to see themselves as “math people,” and brought joy and creativity into her classroom