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!
Seventh-grader Ao Kong claimed the title of #1 Player in the First In Math® Online Program for the 2007-2008 school year, outperforming nearly 250,000 students nationwide. A dedicated student at General George A. McCall Elementary in Philadelphia, Kong led the competition for months, earning 33,511 Stickers by the April 30 deadline. At a special luncheon, she connected with First In Math creator Robert Sun over their shared background. Her determination was key—spending hours each night playing—not for prizes, but simply to be #1. Already a National All-Star as a sixth-grader, Kong now adds the Grand Prize, an Apple iTouch®, to her achievements.
Players
Hannah Sonsalla (WI) Valentino Papa (PA) James O'Shea (PA) John Francis (CA) Justin Gu (NJ) Caleb McCammon (MD)
Team Leaders
Kimberly Johnson (FL) Sheri Galbreath (CA) Colleen Armor (PA) Lydia Laidlow (MD) Barbara Terrell (PA) Umbrenda Fisher (MD) Neil Beitman (PA) Lois Doerfler (PA) Lindita Zeneli (PA) Lisa Weingartner (FL)
Schools
Pollock ES (PA) OLMBS School (PA) Frank ES (PA) Oakridge ES (FL) AMY Northwestl (PA) Orchard MS (OH) Northmont ES (CA) Paint Branch ES (MD) Calverton ES (MD) Leeds MS (PA) Aquinas ES (PA)
Top Educator Players
2008
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
December
4th grade LTS teacher, Maple Glen Elementary Upper Dublin School District, PA
2020
November
Interventionist, Palmer Elementary School Easton Area School District, PA
2020
October
Grade 3 Math Teacher, Oak Tree Road School Woodbridge Township School District, NJ
2020
September
Grade 2 Math Teacher, Freetown ES Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
June
Title 1 Math Teacher, Maryland City Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
May
Grade 3, Glendale Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
April
Math & Science Specialist, Mueller Elementary School Klein Independent School District, Spring, TX
2020
March
Grade 3 Teacher, Crofton Meadows Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Crofton, MD
2020
February
2nd Grade Teacher, Honey Creek Elementary School Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, GA
2020
January
BSI math Teacher, Wedgwood Elementary School Washington Township Public Schools, Sewell, NJ
2020
December
District Coordinator Klein Independent School District, Klein, TX
2019
November
Grade 5 Teacher Freemansburg Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Freemansburg, PA
2019
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.
