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!
Eighth-grader James O’Shea claimed the title of #1 Player in the First In Math® Online Program for the 2009-2010 school year, after finishing as runner-up the previous year. A student at St. Laurence School in Philadelphia, O’Shea led the competition for months, earning 42,000 Stickers by the April 30 deadline. “I was very determined to win,” he says, though he will miss playing next year. Along with his National All Star Award, he received the Grand Prize—an Apple® iTouch. This fall, he will attend Devon Preparatory School and hopes to one day study at Princeton.
Players
Valentino Papa (PA) Anthony Harwell (TX) Mark Stenske (PA) John Francis (CA) Alice Hu (PA) Caleb McCammon (MD) Andrew Walters (PA) Martyna Bielawska (PA)
Team Leaders
Cherylene McClendon (PA) Marc Horowitz (FL) Kristin Meis (FL) Colleen Armor (PA) Norma J. Lara (NM) Christine Cardone (PA) Neil Beitman (PA) Monica Patel (PA) Bill O'Connell (PA) Lisa Butchy (PA) James Lara (NM) Beth Walker (NC) Chris Sakers (MD)
Schools
St. Joseph the Worker (PA) AMY Northwest (PA) OLMBS School (PA) Leeds MS (PA) Calverton ES (MD) St. Laurence School (PA) Rocky Mountain ES (GA) St. Pius X (PA) Willyard ES (OH) Frank ES (PA) Indian Trace ES (FL)
Top Educator Players
2010
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.
