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.
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.
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.
