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!
Josephine Nguyen is the 2011-2012 #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades! The dedicated fourth-grader earned a record-breaking 49,270 Stickers, surpassing her nearest competitor by nearly 2,000. At just nine years old, she became the youngest-ever National Champion after ranking 4th as a third-grader. A student at St. William Catholic Elementary in Philadelphia, she will attend St. Cecilia School next year. Along with her FIM All Star Award, Josephine received an Apple iPod Touch, a book, a 24 Game pin, and a special signed edition of the 24 Game from Robert Sun.
Players
Ocean Zhou (CA) Caleb McCammon (MD) Gregory Anthony (GA) Thanusha Mathiyalagan (CA) John Francis (CA) Andrew Nassur (PA) Jordan Davis (OH) Vijeta Revankar (TX) Martyna Bielawska (PA)
Team Leaders
Mathew David Morse (CA) Carol Lauck (PA) Chris Sakers (MD) Mickey Komins (PA) Shirley Gaffney (PA) Linda Isherwood (PA) Jason Goldberg (PA) Jeffrey Brock (TX) Brian Barrick (PA) Rhonda Furlow (OH) Donna Rodgers (PA) E. Diane Simmons (MD) Scott Colin (CA) Jeffrey Cargini (PA) Glen Nier (NJ) Linda Isherwood (PA) Neal Beitman (PA)
Schools
St. William School (PA) Wolf Canyon ES (CA) Kenmoor MS (MD) Lewis Frasier MS (GA) Discovery ES (CA) St. John Eudes School (CA) Aquinas Academy (PA) Riverside School (OH) James F Bay ES (TX) Clear Run IS (PA)
Top Educator Players
2012
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.
2013
For the second straight year, C.W. Dillard ES teacher Matt Morse (with son, Grant) was the #1 FIM Team Leader Player in the nation. He earned more than 53,000 stickers. Says Morse, "The challenge that FIM offers sharpens the brain. I have become better in math because of FIM, and if it is helping me, I know students are increasing their skills as well.
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.
