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!
The 2014-2015 #1 First In Math player in the nation, all grades, is Albert Wang, who earned an impressive 56,808 Stickers to claim the All Star Award. A talented fifth-grader at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, Albert is passionate about math and also excels in piano and composition, winning awards in both. His team, KUDO53FL, ranked #5 in the nation. First In Math creator Robert Sun praises his dedication and focus, calling it an honor to meet him. Along with his All Star trophy, Albert will receive an iPod Touch and the opportunity to meet Sun in person.
Players
Daniel Wang (PA) Ashish Panchumarthy (GA) Ella Tominac-Ural (PA) Pranav Jothi (VA) Vy Trinh-Nguyen (PA) Ani Rudh Rao (PA) Samantha Brown (PA) Trey Miller (MD) Joseph Baker (PA)
Team Leaders
Maribel C. Ordonez (NJ) Umbrenda Fisher (MD) Adam Yaller (PA) Annejeanette Washington (FL) Lisa Weingartner (FL) Shairin Brown (FL) Tyrail Thomas (GA) Samuel Allison (FL) Guadalupe Vecchitto (CA) Michelle Martin (PA)
Schools
Manatee Bay ES (FL) Baldi MS (PA) Indian Trace ES (FL) Franklin Towne Elem Chtr (PA) Wilson MS (PA) Umana (Mario) Academy (MA) St. Francis Desales (PA) Frank ES (PA) Cedarville ES (IN) Luella ES (GA) Antonia Pantoja Chtr (PA) St. Laurence School (PA) St. Aloysius ES (NJ) Mountain View ES (NJ) Plantation Park ES (FL) Bishop Mussio Ctl Jh Sch (OH) St. Veronica School (PA) Notre Dame de Lourdes (PA) St. Pius X School (CA) Mother of Providence (PA) Sacred Heart School (PA) Hale Community School (MN) Waynesville MS (OH) St. Theresa School (CA) St. Gabriel's School (PA)
Top Educator Players
2015
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
September
Grade 4 Teacher, Towne Meadow Elementary School Carmel Clay School District, Carmel, IN
2018
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.
