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!
Justin O'Shea is the #1 Player, All Grades, in the First In Math® Online Program for the 2019-2020 school year—exactly ten years after his brother won the title in 2010! A student at St. Pius X School in Philadelphia, Justin earned the Grand Prize and National All Star award, climbing to the top in a dramatic last-minute surge. His strategy focused on consistency, playing most days rather than daily. Beyond math, Justin captained his school’s Reading Olympics team, enjoys American history, and loves basketball, soccer, and trips to the Jersey Shore. First In Math creator Robert Sun praises his dedication, highlighting the Archdiocese’s decade-long tradition of excellence in the program.
Players
Justin O'Shea (PA) - Champion Rishi Patel (TX) John Nguyen (MA) Temidire Tanimowo (TX) Matan Fox (PA) James McCusker (PA) Luca Merkle (PA) Alexsandro Trantalis (PA) Daniel Z. Lao (PA) Jiana Maxine A. Ramos (NV
Team Leaders
Denise Laudenslager (PA) Anna Latch (PA) Ellen Latham (MA) Nicole Smith (GA) Stephanie Sillo (PA) Givon Ellison (PA) David Siegfried (PA) Phyllis Elder (GA) Shaw Collier (PA) Regina Baker (PA)
Schools
Shawnee Elementary School (PA) Notre Dame de Lourdes School (PA) Anne Frank School (PA) O'Bryant Sch. Math & Science (MA) St. Frances de Sales School (PA) St. Anthony-Padua Regional (PA) Spring Garden Elementary (PA) Easton Area Middle School (PA) Fort Washington Elementary (PA) St. Didacus School (CA)
Top Educator Players
David Leith (TX) Carol A Lauck (PA) Stephanie Boyd (AL) Alison Allen (FL) Phyliss Elder (GA) Mary Higgins (PA) Becky Kieffer (FL) Mickey Komins (PA) Brianna Ruleman (MD)
2020
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
October
Grade 4 Teacher, Endeavour Elementary School North Hanover Township School District, Joint Base MDL, NJ
2019
September
3rd Grade Teacher , Asa Packer Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2019
April
School Performance Coach, Severn Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public School District, Annapolis, MD
2019
March
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher, Marvine Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2019
February
Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Specialist Newton County School System, Covington, GA
2019
January
Grade 4 ICR Teacher, Endeavor Elementary School North Hanover Township School District, Wrightstown, NJ
2019
December
Instructional Math Coach K-5, Tom R. Ellisor Elementary School Magnolia ISD, Magnolia, TX
2018
November
Math Specialist, Goodnoe Elementary School Council Rock School District, Newtown Township, PA
2018
October
Gifted & Talent Development Teacher, Slater Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools, GA
2018
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.
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.
