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.
September
Kindergarten Teacher, Spring Garden Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2023
May
3rd Grade Educator, G. A. Jackson Elementary School Jericho Union Free School District, Jericho, NY
2023
April
3rd Grade ELA Teacher at Whitman Elementary School Washington Township Public Schools, Turnersville, NJ
2023
March
4th Grade Teacher, James A. Dever Elementary School Valley Stream 13 School District, Valley Stream, NY
2023
February
5th Grade Teacher, Ridgeway Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Severn, MD
2023
December
6th Grade Math Teacher, Easton Area Middle School Easton Area School District, Easton, PA
2022
November
Computer Science Teacher, Franconia Elementary School Souderton Area School District, Souderton, PA
2022
October
Principal, Mars Estates Elementary School Baltimore County Public Schools, Essex, MD
2022
September
1st Grade Teacher, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Glen Burnie, MD
2022
May
5th Grade Teacher, Clara Barton Elementary School Cherry Hill Public Schools, Cherry Hill, NJ
2022
April
4th Grade Teacher, Salisbury Elementary School Salisbury Township School District, Allentown, PA
2022
March
Principal, Eastport Elementary School Eastport-South Manor Central School District, NY
2022
An annual award given to educators who exemplify Lola's spirit.
2021
David Leith is being recognized with the Lola J. May Award for the second year in a row. He teaches at Theiss Elementary, Klein ISD in Texas. "First in Math continues to grow with more students playing more games and solving more problems. All of this leads to more enthusiasm and greater math understanding for our students, and that's the real celebration."
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.
