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.
2011
The 2010/2011 National competition saw Armor top her nearest competitor by more than 500 stickers. Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament School in Natrona Heights, PA has been home to Armor for many years. "My goal has always been to rid my classroom of the 'I hate math' syndrome. First in Math has helped me achieve that goal."
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.
