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.
December
4th grade LTS teacher, Maple Glen Elementary Upper Dublin School District, PA
2020
November
Interventionist, Palmer Elementary School Easton Area School District, PA
2020
October
Grade 3 Math Teacher, Oak Tree Road School Woodbridge Township School District, NJ
2020
September
Grade 2 Math Teacher, Freetown ES Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
June
Title 1 Math Teacher, Maryland City Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
May
Grade 3, Glendale Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
April
Math & Science Specialist, Mueller Elementary School Klein Independent School District, Spring, TX
2020
March
Grade 3 Teacher, Crofton Meadows Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Crofton, MD
2020
February
2nd Grade Teacher, Honey Creek Elementary School Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, GA
2020
January
BSI math Teacher, Wedgwood Elementary School Washington Township Public Schools, Sewell, NJ
2020
December
District Coordinator Klein Independent School District, Klein, TX
2019
November
Grade 5 Teacher Freemansburg Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Freemansburg, PA
2019
An annual award given to educators who exemplify Lola's spirit.
2023
A teacher at Clearview ES in the Bethlehem Area SD for 20+ years, Jeff Markham is the 2023 recipient of the Dr. Lola J. May Award. "I have always enjoyed using First in Math for everything from enrichment to support. It is a wonderful complement to the curriculum and allows my students to practice skills in a fun & engaging way. This year our students ranked 9th in the nation! I am so proud of them!"
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.
