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!
Hannah Sonsalla dominated the 2007 First In Math® season, holding the #1 rank, all grades, for months and earning a record-breaking 24,408 Stickers—nearly 1,000 more than her closest competitor. A fifth-grader at Sandhill School in Stoughton, Wisconsin, she excels in academic competitions, including Knowledge Masters and 24 Challenge®. Known for her lightning-fast 24® game skills, she swept district and county tournaments with ease. Beyond math, Hannah stays active in 4-H, piano, and Girl Scouts, balancing a wide range of interests with her impressive academic achievements.
Players
Ao Kong (PA) Valentino Papa (PA) Ryan Watson (NY) Josh Dean (WV) Jacob Barthels (WI)
Team Leaders
Ed Butler (NJ) Laura Borsecnik (WI) Kimberly Johnson (FL) Yvonne Matherson (NY) Michelle Dawson (WI) Lauris Heinzel (IA) David Mathews (PA) Cheryl Moyer (PA) Lisa Weingartner (FL) Pauline Watson (FL) Sheri Galbreath (CA) Karen Moroney (NY) Margaret O'Connor (NY) Colleen Armor (PA)
Schools
Parker Annex ES (NJ) Northmont ES (CA) OLMBS School (PA) Fitler Academics (PA) Matewan MS (WV) Anne Frank ES (PA) Pollock ES (PA) Francis March MS (PA) Creston MS (IA) St. Benedict School (IA) Fleetwood ES (NY) Oakridge ES (FL) Sandhill School (WI) Orchard MS (OH) Conwell MS (PA) Wilson MS (PA) St. Thomas Aquinas (PA) Leeds MS (PA) Manatee Bay ES (FL) Sheboygan Falls ES (WI)
Top Educator Players
2007
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
December
Third Grade Teacher, Claremont School Ossining Union Free School District, Ossining, NY
2024
November
Director of Elementary Education, MSD of Steuben County MSD of Steuben County, Angola, IN
2024
September
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher, Marvine Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2024
May
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher, Marvine Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2024
April
4th Grade Teacher, Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District, Maple Glen, PA
2024
March
Principal, Franconia Elementary School Souderton Area School District, Souderton, PA
2024
February
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Technology Glen Cove City School District, Glen Cove, NY
2024
January
Principal, Bridgeport Elementary School Upper Merion School District, Bridgeport, PA
2024
December
Assistant Superintendent Nazareth Area School District, Nazareth, PA
2023
November
Title I Math Resource Teacher, Glen Burnie Park Elementary Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2023
October
Math Coach, Garden City Primary Buildings Garden City School District, Garden City, NY
2023
October
Gifted Education Teacher, Willow Lane Elementary School East Penn School District, Emmaus, PA
2023
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.
