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!
Congratulations to Daniel Wang, Jr., the 2015-2016 #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades! A dedicated fifth-grader at Our Lady of Calvary School in Philadelphia, Daniel earned 55,695 Stickers to claim the top spot. Previously ranked #2 in 2015 and #9 in 2014, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding math skills and academic excellence. Beyond school, he enjoys baseball and NASCAR. First In Math creator Robert Sun praises his focus and determination, calling him an inspiration for the future. Daniel’s father also excelled, ranking #2 in Family Link, and together they earned an impressive 110,394 Stickers. Along with his All Star trophy, Daniel will receive an Apple iPod.
Players
Daniel Wang, Jr (PA) Aiza Khalil (CA) Vy Trinh-Nguyen (PA) Prisha Ramasamy (CA) Anirudh Balachandra Rao (PA) Sharvaa Selvan (FL) David Rodriquez (CA) Kevin Wu (PA)
Team Leaders
Maribel C. Ordonez (NJ) Umbrenda Fisher (MD) Annejeanette Washington (FL) Samuel Allison (FL) Jeff Keyes (PA) Adam Yaller (PA) Lisa Weingartner (FL) Marcos Cortez (CA) Stephani Snyder (VA) Lisa Leider (FL)
Schools
Our Lady Of Calvary School (PA) Brywood Elementary School (CA) St Monica School (PA) Watkins Elementary School (DC) Eastshore Elementary School (CA) Hershey Primary ES (PA) Manatee Bay Elementary (FL) Jefferson Elementary School (CA) Upper Merion Middle School (PA) St Cyril of Alexandria School (PA)
Top Educator Players
Chris Sakers (MD) Susan Whited (VA) Carol A Lauck (PA) Mickey Komins (PA) Mary Higgins (PA) Randall J. Baker (FL) John Lewis (PA) James Scanlon (PA)
2016
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
September
Grade 4 Teacher, Towne Meadow Elementary School Carmel Clay School District, Carmel, IN
2018
An annual award given to educators who exemplify Lola's spirit.
2025
A teacher at Clearview ES in the Bethlehem Area SD, Jeff Markham is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Lola J. May Award. "I have always loved teaching math and First in Math is a great supplement to the curriculum. As I teach skills, students can work on that skill in class and at home with instant feedback. I wasn’t planning on playing this year, but two girls in my class started playing even before the first day of school. Their excitement motivated me to go for 10X Grand Champion status, which I achieved. You know that the program you are using is effective when both the students and the teacher motivate each other. I am very happy that my district uses First in Math"
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.
