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!
For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Daniel Wang, Jr. is the #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades. Determined to make history, Daniel strategically tackled the toughest games early, saving easily earned Stickers for a final surge. Now in his last year at Our Lady of Calvary School, he will attend Archbishop Ryan High School, where he plans to join STEM, AP classes, and Mathletes while competing in bowling and table tennis. A passionate math enthusiast, Daniel also enjoys writing short stories and creating online quizzes. Along with his National All Star trophy, he proudly adds a fourth crystal award to his collection.
Players
Daniel Wang, Jr (PA) - Champion Adam Xiang Cai (PA) Stuti Patil (DC) Sean An (CA) Shrey Sarangi (PA) Matan Fox (PA) Justin O’Shea (PA) Andrew L. Velasquez (MD)
Team Leaders
Jeff Keys (PA) Nicole Smith (GA) Denise Laudenslager (PA) Juditha Damiao (NY) Anna Latch (PA) Kathi Boudwin (PA) Stephanie Sillo (PA) Thomas A. Giambone (CA) Naomi Donovan (PA) Michael O'Brien (PA)
Schools
St. Francis Desales School (PA) Anne Frank (PA) O'Bryant Math & Science (MA) Shawnee Elementary School (PA) Antonia Pantoja Charter School (PA) Shoal Creek Elementary School (GA) Notre Dame de Lourdes (PA) St. Didacus School (CA) St. Laurence School (PA) Spring Garden Elementary (PA)
Top Educator Players
Carol A. Lauck (PA) Stephanie Boyd (FL) Chris Sakers (MD) Mary Higgins (PA) Rebecca Keiffe (FL) Robert Beck (FL) Mickey Komins (PA) Phyllis Elder (GA) M. Lisa Butchy (PA)
2019
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.
