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!
Congratulations to Daniel Wang, Jr., the 2015-2016 #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades! A dedicated fifth-grader at Our Lady of Calvary School in Philadelphia, Daniel earned 55,695 Stickers to claim the top spot. Previously ranked #2 in 2015 and #9 in 2014, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding math skills and academic excellence. Beyond school, he enjoys baseball and NASCAR. First In Math creator Robert Sun praises his focus and determination, calling him an inspiration for the future. Daniel’s father also excelled, ranking #2 in Family Link, and together they earned an impressive 110,394 Stickers. Along with his All Star trophy, Daniel will receive an Apple iPod.
Players
Daniel Wang, Jr (PA) Aiza Khalil (CA) Vy Trinh-Nguyen (PA) Prisha Ramasamy (CA) Anirudh Balachandra Rao (PA) Sharvaa Selvan (FL) David Rodriquez (CA) Kevin Wu (PA)
Team Leaders
Maribel C. Ordonez (NJ) Umbrenda Fisher (MD) Annejeanette Washington (FL) Samuel Allison (FL) Jeff Keyes (PA) Adam Yaller (PA) Lisa Weingartner (FL) Marcos Cortez (CA) Stephani Snyder (VA) Lisa Leider (FL)
Schools
Our Lady Of Calvary School (PA) Brywood Elementary School (CA) St Monica School (PA) Watkins Elementary School (DC) Eastshore Elementary School (CA) Hershey Primary ES (PA) Manatee Bay Elementary (FL) Jefferson Elementary School (CA) Upper Merion Middle School (PA) St Cyril of Alexandria School (PA)
Top Educator Players
Chris Sakers (MD) Susan Whited (VA) Carol A Lauck (PA) Mickey Komins (PA) Mary Higgins (PA) Randall J. Baker (FL) John Lewis (PA) James Scanlon (PA)
2016
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.
2022
For the third consecutive year, David Leith is being recognized with the Lola J. May Award! Leith teaches at Theiss Elementary, Klein ISD in Texas. He is proud that "All 5 Theiss Elementary 3rd grade classes are in the top 8 of the First In Math State rankings! The students have really developed their skills as they have completed thousands and thousands of problems."
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.
