Join us in celebrating the people who make First in Math special
An annual award given to the #1 Player First in Math player across all grades!
The 2014-2015 #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades, is Albert Wang, who earned an impressive 56,808 Stickers to claim the All Star Award. A talented fifth-grader at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, Albert is passionate about math and also excels in piano and composition, winning awards in both. His team, KUDO53FL, ranked #5 in the nation. First In Math creator Robert Sun praises his dedication and focus, calling it an honor to meet him. Along with his All Star trophy, Albert will receive an iPod Touch and the opportunity to meet Sun in person.
Players
Daniel Wang (PA) Ashish Panchumarthy (GA) Ella Tominac-Ural (PA) Pranav Jothi (VA) Vy Trinh-Nguyen (PA) Ani Rudh Rao (PA) Samantha Brown (PA) Trey Miller (MD) Joseph Baker (PA)
Team Leaders
Maribel C. Ordonez (NJ) Umbrenda Fisher (MD) Adam Yaller (PA) Annejeanette Washington (FL) Lisa Weingartner (FL) Shairin Brown (FL) Tyrail Thomas (GA) Samuel Allison (FL) Guadalupe Vecchitto (CA) Michelle Martin (PA)
Schools
Manatee Bay ES (FL) Baldi MS (PA) Indian Trace ES (FL) Franklin Towne Elem Chtr (PA) Wilson MS (PA) Umana (Mario) Academy (MA) St. Francis Desales (PA) Frank ES (PA) Cedarville ES (IN) Luella ES (GA) Antonia Pantoja Chtr (PA) St. Laurence School (PA) St. Aloysius ES (NJ) Mountain View ES (NJ) Plantation Park ES (FL) Bishop Mussio Ctl Jh Sch (OH) St. Veronica School (PA) Notre Dame de Lourdes (PA) St. Pius X School (CA) Mother of Providence (PA) Sacred Heart School (PA) Hale Community School (MN) Waynesville MS (OH) St. Theresa School (CA) St. Gabriel's School (PA)
Top Educator Players
2015
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
December
4th grade LTS teacher, Maple Glen Elementary Upper Dublin School District, PA
2020
November
Interventionist, Palmer Elementary School Easton Area School District, PA
2020
October
Grade 3 Math Teacher, Oak Tree Road School Woodbridge Township School District, NJ
2020
September
Grade 2 Math Teacher, Freetown ES Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
June
Title 1 Math Teacher, Maryland City Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
May
Grade 3, Glendale Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
April
Math & Science Specialist, Mueller Elementary School Klein Independent School District, Spring, TX
2020
March
Grade 3 Teacher, Crofton Meadows Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Crofton, MD
2020
February
2nd Grade Teacher, Honey Creek Elementary School Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, GA
2020
January
BSI math Teacher, Wedgwood Elementary School Washington Township Public Schools, Sewell, NJ
2020
December
District Coordinator Klein Independent School District, Klein, TX
2019
November
Grade 5 Teacher Freemansburg Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Freemansburg, PA
2019
An annual award given to educators who exemplify Lola's spirit.
2024
For the third consecutive year, David Leith is being recognized with the Lola J. May Award! Leith teaches at Theiss Elementary, Klein ISD in Texas. He is proud that "All 5 Theiss Elementary 3rd grade classes are in the top 8 of the First In Math State rankings!
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
Dr. Lola J. May (1923-2007) was a noted mathematics educator, consultant, author and producer of audio-visual materials. A pioneer in mathematics education and an early proponent of the new math educational process, May was beloved by her students, and became a household name among mathematics educators.
