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!
Charith, now in fifth grade at Marvine Elementary, Bethlehem, PA, is only the second player to achieve 10X Grand Champion status in First In Math, earning over 104,000 Stickers and the National All Star award. He excels by tackling complex problems first and saving simpler ones for later. After skipping fourth grade, Charith placed third nationally and first in his district last year. His teacher praised his leadership, while Robert Sun and Jennifer Kling highlighted his focus and the supportive school environment. Charith also loves science, language arts, history, and geography.
Players
Charith Devarinti (PA) Janice Chen (NJ) Florence Kim (NV) Dave-Asher Kamta (PA) Daniella Kamta (PA) Maelys Ouedraogo (PA)
Team Leaders
Lenin Alonzo (NY) Kimberly Henry (PA) Tim Bickert (PA) Nicole Colarte David Kohler Joy Witter (PA) Justin Henry (NY) Brian Dougans (PA)
Schools
Lime Kiln Intermediate School (NY) Wedgwood Elementary School (NJ) Tracy Elementary School (PA) Shawnee Elementary School (PA) Bridgeport Elementary School (PA) Fort Washington Elementary School (PA) Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School (PA) Maple Glen Elementary School (PA) Goodnoe Elementary School (PA)
Top Educator Players
Robert Beck (FL) Alison Allen (FL) Sr. Georgiana Connell, IHM (PA) Brian Vallinino (NY) Edwin Lloyd Siyang (VA) Susan Costenbader (PA) Tammy Munoz (CA) Jeffrey Markham (PA) Gregory Holzhauer (NY)
2024
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
February
5th Grade Teacher, Parliament Place Elementary School North Babylon School District, North Babylon, NY
2022
January
5th Grade Teacher, Donegan Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2022
December
Principal, Marvine Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2021
October
Point Pleasant ES Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Glen Burnie, MD
2021
September
2nd Grade Teacher, Mawbey Street School #1 Woodbridge Township SD, Woodbridge, NJ
2021
June
Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
2021
May
Assistant Principal, Bruce-Monroe ES DC Public Schools, Washington, DC
2021
April
5th grade teacher, Marvine Elementary Bethlehem Area School District, PA
2021
March
3rd grade math & science teacher, Fox Elementary Klein Independent School District, TX
2021
February
5th grade teacher, Clearview Elementary Bethlehem Area School District, PA
2021
January
Elementary Math Program Coordinator Klein ISD, Klein, TX
2021
January
Elementary STEM | Apple Teacher | LEGO Master Educator | Microsoft Innovative Educator Souderton School District, PA
2021
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.
