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 the third year in a row, Daniel Wang, Jr. is the #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades. Honored at a luncheon with First In Math creator Robert Sun, Daniel celebrated his achievement alongside his family and school principal. A student at Our Lady of Calvary School in Philadelphia, he will enter 8th grade in the fall and may compete for a Top Ten Award next year. Passionate about math, he also enjoys reading, bowling, and early American history. Sun praises Daniel’s rare accomplishment, noting he is one of only two players ever to win three consecutive titles. Along with his All Star trophy, Daniel received a custom crystal award.
Players
Daniel Wang, Jr (PA) - Champion Derek Garcia Rodriguez (MA) Ayan Swain (NJ) Neel Anand (VA) Samantha Brown (PA) Vy Trihn-Nguyen (PA) Anagha Kannurpatti (PA) Iris Fan (FL) Sora Tanaka (FL) Abigail Barson (PA)
Team Leaders
Jeff Keys (PA) Samuel Allison (FL) Annejeanette M. Washington (FL) Lisa Weingartner (FL) Vina Evans (GA) Erin Schwartz (MA) Tyrail Thomas (GA) Jennifer Nordyke (MA) Earl Boyles (GA) Denise Laudenslager (PA)
Schools
Notre Dame de Lourdes School (PA) Dugan-Tarango Middle School (NM) Manatee Bay Elementary School (FL) Tracy Elementary School (MA) St. Francis de Sales School (PA) St. Laurence School (PA) Fairview Elementary School (GA) Central Intermediate School (LA) St. Didacus School (CA) Baker Elementary School (MA)
Top Educator Players
Susan Whited (VA) Chris Sakers (MD) Carol A. Lauck (PA) Allison Allen (FL) Mary Higgins (PA) Phyllis Elder (GA) Jeffrey Markham (PA) William Hanna (NM) Linda Isherwood (PA) Becky Keifer (FL)
2018
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.
2020
David Leith is deeply honored to be recognized with the Lola J. May Award. The 20-year veteran of the classroom teaches at Theiss Elementary, Klein ISD in Texas. “I wanted to learn all the games so that I could be a role model, and I got hooked on the learning experience right along with my students. I am especially enthused by how FIM enables so many students to meaningfully learn and apply math above their grade level expectations.
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.
