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.
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.
