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!
Eric Stefanica claimed the title of #1 Player, All Grades, in the First In Math® Online Program for the 2021-2022 school year! A fourth grader at P.S. 144Q in New York, he earned over 95,000 Stickers to win the First In Math National All Star award—eventually surpassing 100,000 Stickers to become the first 10X Grand Champion. Driven by a love for math and a solid strategy, Eric dedicated 800 hours to solving nearly 300,000 problems. First In Math creator Robert Sun calls his achievement “one in a million,” praising his focus and determination. When he’s not mastering math, Eric enjoys riding his hovercraft in the park.
Players
Eric Stefanica (NY) Jayden Xu (GA) Luca Merkle (PA) Anthony Wang (PA) Darion Gjymishka (GA) Deryck Regis Maniraho (PA)
Team Leaders
Denise Laudenslager (PA) Michelle Maqboul (PA) Ashley Gaines (PA) Phyllis Elder (GA) Ashley Torelli (PA) Taylor Burckhalter (PA) Tracy Fletcher (PA) Jeff Keys (PA) Phyllis Elder (GA) Bryan McDevitt (PA)
Schools
St. Francis de Sales School (PA) Shawnee Elementary School (PA) Stratford Academy (GA) Notre Dame de Lourdes School (PA) Spring Garden Elementary (PA) Wedgwood Elementary School (NJ) Easton Area Middle School (PA) Rieffton School (PA) O’Bryant Math & Science School (MA) Maple Glen Elementary School (PA)
Top Educator Players
David Leith (TX) Mary Higgins (PA) Stephanie Boyd (AL) Phyllis Elder (GA) Jennifer DiMarzo (OH) Sr. Georgiana Connell (PA) Darren Parrish (TX) Randy Hart (SC)
2022
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.
