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!
For the third year in a row, Daniel Wang, Jr. is the #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades. Honored at a luncheon with First In Math creator Robert Sun, Daniel celebrated his achievement alongside his family and school principal. A student at Our Lady of Calvary School in Philadelphia, he will enter 8th grade in the fall and may compete for a Top Ten Award next year. Passionate about math, he also enjoys reading, bowling, and early American history. Sun praises Daniel’s rare accomplishment, noting he is one of only two players ever to win three consecutive titles. Along with his All Star trophy, Daniel received a custom crystal award.
Players
Daniel Wang, Jr (PA) - Champion Derek Garcia Rodriguez (MA) Ayan Swain (NJ) Neel Anand (VA) Samantha Brown (PA) Vy Trihn-Nguyen (PA) Anagha Kannurpatti (PA) Iris Fan (FL) Sora Tanaka (FL) Abigail Barson (PA)
Team Leaders
Jeff Keys (PA) Samuel Allison (FL) Annejeanette M. Washington (FL) Lisa Weingartner (FL) Vina Evans (GA) Erin Schwartz (MA) Tyrail Thomas (GA) Jennifer Nordyke (MA) Earl Boyles (GA) Denise Laudenslager (PA)
Schools
Notre Dame de Lourdes School (PA) Dugan-Tarango Middle School (NM) Manatee Bay Elementary School (FL) Tracy Elementary School (MA) St. Francis de Sales School (PA) St. Laurence School (PA) Fairview Elementary School (GA) Central Intermediate School (LA) St. Didacus School (CA) Baker Elementary School (MA)
Top Educator Players
Susan Whited (VA) Chris Sakers (MD) Carol A. Lauck (PA) Allison Allen (FL) Mary Higgins (PA) Phyllis Elder (GA) Jeffrey Markham (PA) William Hanna (NM) Linda Isherwood (PA) Becky Keifer (FL)
2018
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.
