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.
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.
