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!
Charith, now in fifth grade at Marvine Elementary, Bethlehem, PA, is only the second player to achieve 10X Grand Champion status in First In Math, earning over 104,000 Stickers and the National All Star award. He excels by tackling complex problems first and saving simpler ones for later. After skipping fourth grade, Charith placed third nationally and first in his district last year. His teacher praised his leadership, while Robert Sun and Jennifer Kling highlighted his focus and the supportive school environment. Charith also loves science, language arts, history, and geography.
Players
Charith Devarinti (PA) Janice Chen (NJ) Florence Kim (NV) Dave-Asher Kamta (PA) Daniella Kamta (PA) Maelys Ouedraogo (PA)
Team Leaders
Lenin Alonzo (NY) Kimberly Henry (PA) Tim Bickert (PA) Nicole Colarte David Kohler Joy Witter (PA) Justin Henry (NY) Brian Dougans (PA)
Schools
Lime Kiln Intermediate School (NY) Wedgwood Elementary School (NJ) Tracy Elementary School (PA) Shawnee Elementary School (PA) Bridgeport Elementary School (PA) Fort Washington Elementary School (PA) Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School (PA) Maple Glen Elementary School (PA) Goodnoe Elementary School (PA)
Top Educator Players
Robert Beck (FL) Alison Allen (FL) Sr. Georgiana Connell, IHM (PA) Brian Vallinino (NY) Edwin Lloyd Siyang (VA) Susan Costenbader (PA) Tammy Munoz (CA) Jeffrey Markham (PA) Gregory Holzhauer (NY)
2024
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.
2019
Carol A. Lauck, a 41-year veteran of the classroom, teaches second grade at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School in Minersville, PA, in the Diocese of Allentown. "I am honored to receive this award having been with the program for 12 years. FIM is a marvelous learning tool that helps children obtain math skills—and show them math is EVERYWHERE!"
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.
