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!
Josephine Nguyen is the 2011-2012 #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades! The dedicated fourth-grader earned a record-breaking 49,270 Stickers, surpassing her nearest competitor by nearly 2,000. At just nine years old, she became the youngest-ever National Champion after ranking 4th as a third-grader. A student at St. William Catholic Elementary in Philadelphia, she will attend St. Cecilia School next year. Along with her FIM All Star Award, Josephine received an Apple iPod Touch, a book, a 24 Game pin, and a special signed edition of the 24 Game from Robert Sun.
Players
Ocean Zhou (CA) Caleb McCammon (MD) Gregory Anthony (GA) Thanusha Mathiyalagan (CA) John Francis (CA) Andrew Nassur (PA) Jordan Davis (OH) Vijeta Revankar (TX) Martyna Bielawska (PA)
Team Leaders
Mathew David Morse (CA) Carol Lauck (PA) Chris Sakers (MD) Mickey Komins (PA) Shirley Gaffney (PA) Linda Isherwood (PA) Jason Goldberg (PA) Jeffrey Brock (TX) Brian Barrick (PA) Rhonda Furlow (OH) Donna Rodgers (PA) E. Diane Simmons (MD) Scott Colin (CA) Jeffrey Cargini (PA) Glen Nier (NJ) Linda Isherwood (PA) Neal Beitman (PA)
Schools
St. William School (PA) Wolf Canyon ES (CA) Kenmoor MS (MD) Lewis Frasier MS (GA) Discovery ES (CA) St. John Eudes School (CA) Aquinas Academy (PA) Riverside School (OH) James F Bay ES (TX) Clear Run IS (PA)
Top Educator Players
2012
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.
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.
