Champions
of Math

Join us in celebrating the people who make First in Math special.

Hall of Fame

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An annual award given to the #1 Player First in Math player across all grades!

Albert Wang

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.

Honorable Mentions

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

Spirit in Education

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A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.

September

Josephine McKay

- @MrsJosieMcKay

Grade 4 Teacher, Towne Meadow Elementary School Carmel Clay School District, Carmel, IN

2018

Dr. Lola J. May Award

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An annual award given to educators who exemplify Lola's spirit.

2014

Mathew David Morse

For the third year, C.W. Dillard teacher Matt Morse was the #1 FIM Team Leader Player in the nation. “FIM challenges students to go beyond normal math patterns and rewards them for doing more—a microcosm of their future. I see growth in their ability to calculate quickly, and I have also increased my speed...I want to keep my brain active and my mind sharp."

Silver Medal

Bronze Medal

About Dr. May

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.