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 an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Daniel Wang, Jr. is the #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades. Determined to make history, Daniel strategically tackled the toughest games early, saving easily earned Stickers for a final surge. Now in his last year at Our Lady of Calvary School, he will attend Archbishop Ryan High School, where he plans to join STEM, AP classes, and Mathletes while competing in bowling and table tennis. A passionate math enthusiast, Daniel also enjoys writing short stories and creating online quizzes. Along with his National All Star trophy, he proudly adds a fourth crystal award to his collection.
Players
Daniel Wang, Jr (PA) - Champion Adam Xiang Cai (PA) Stuti Patil (DC) Sean An (CA) Shrey Sarangi (PA) Matan Fox (PA) Justin O’Shea (PA) Andrew L. Velasquez (MD)
Team Leaders
Jeff Keys (PA) Nicole Smith (GA) Denise Laudenslager (PA) Juditha Damiao (NY) Anna Latch (PA) Kathi Boudwin (PA) Stephanie Sillo (PA) Thomas A. Giambone (CA) Naomi Donovan (PA) Michael O'Brien (PA)
Schools
St. Francis Desales School (PA) Anne Frank (PA) O'Bryant Math & Science (MA) Shawnee Elementary School (PA) Antonia Pantoja Charter School (PA) Shoal Creek Elementary School (GA) Notre Dame de Lourdes (PA) St. Didacus School (CA) St. Laurence School (PA) Spring Garden Elementary (PA)
Top Educator Players
Carol A. Lauck (PA) Stephanie Boyd (FL) Chris Sakers (MD) Mary Higgins (PA) Rebecca Keiffe (FL) Robert Beck (FL) Mickey Komins (PA) Phyllis Elder (GA) M. Lisa Butchy (PA)
2019
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.
2012
Top Ten competition ended with C.W. Dillard ES teacher Matt Morse (with mother, Jane) earning more than 49,000 stickers on his way to becoming the #1 Team Leader Player in the nation. "I truly feel that FIM is the best, most thorough math program out there," says the CA native. "It helps get students excited about math. Hopefully I've been a good example, too!
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.
