As I progressed through my years in math, it began to feel theoretical and disconnected from the world that school was supposed to prepare me for. It felt like my sole purpose was to pass tests and get good grades rather than understand concepts and build applicable, foundational knowledge.
        I knew that there had to be more to math, and my Algebra II class showed me exactly that. Learning about topics such as trigonometry's application to many real-world situations, I realized that math is a tool that helps us make sense of the world around us.
        The Wilmette Math Circle was born from this experience. I realized that other kids will go through similar situations and should see math—and hopefully other areas of school—in a better light. Children should learn about how math applies to the real world and that math can be fun.
        At the WMC, our mission is to inspire excitement about math and learning through connections to real-world applications, but most importantly to present math in an enjoyable and engaging way. Wilmette Math Circle: where math and fun are one!
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        -Sam Langdon
        Founder & Lead Instructor, Wilmette Math Circle