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!
Josephine Nguyen is the 2011-2012 #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades! The dedicated fourth-grader earned a record-breaking 49,270 Stickers, surpassing her nearest competitor by nearly 2,000. At just nine years old, she became the youngest-ever National Champion after ranking 4th as a third-grader. A student at St. William Catholic Elementary in Philadelphia, she will attend St. Cecilia School next year. Along with her FIM All Star Award, Josephine received an Apple iPod Touch, a book, a 24 Game pin, and a special signed edition of the 24 Game from Robert Sun.
Players
Ocean Zhou (CA) Caleb McCammon (MD) Gregory Anthony (GA) Thanusha Mathiyalagan (CA) John Francis (CA) Andrew Nassur (PA) Jordan Davis (OH) Vijeta Revankar (TX) Martyna Bielawska (PA)
Team Leaders
Mathew David Morse (CA) Carol Lauck (PA) Chris Sakers (MD) Mickey Komins (PA) Shirley Gaffney (PA) Linda Isherwood (PA) Jason Goldberg (PA) Jeffrey Brock (TX) Brian Barrick (PA) Rhonda Furlow (OH) Donna Rodgers (PA) E. Diane Simmons (MD) Scott Colin (CA) Jeffrey Cargini (PA) Glen Nier (NJ) Linda Isherwood (PA) Neal Beitman (PA)
Schools
St. William School (PA) Wolf Canyon ES (CA) Kenmoor MS (MD) Lewis Frasier MS (GA) Discovery ES (CA) St. John Eudes School (CA) Aquinas Academy (PA) Riverside School (OH) James F Bay ES (TX) Clear Run IS (PA)
Top Educator Players
2012
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.
