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.
February
5th Grade Teacher, Parliament Place Elementary School North Babylon School District, North Babylon, NY
2022
January
5th Grade Teacher, Donegan Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2022
December
Principal, Marvine Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2021
October
Point Pleasant ES Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Glen Burnie, MD
2021
September
2nd Grade Teacher, Mawbey Street School #1 Woodbridge Township SD, Woodbridge, NJ
2021
June
Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
2021
May
Assistant Principal, Bruce-Monroe ES DC Public Schools, Washington, DC
2021
April
5th grade teacher, Marvine Elementary Bethlehem Area School District, PA
2021
March
3rd grade math & science teacher, Fox Elementary Klein Independent School District, TX
2021
February
5th grade teacher, Clearview Elementary Bethlehem Area School District, PA
2021
January
Elementary Math Program Coordinator Klein ISD, Klein, TX
2021
January
Elementary STEM | Apple Teacher | LEGO Master Educator | Microsoft Innovative Educator Souderton School District, PA
2021
An annual award given to educators who exemplify Lola's spirit.
2024
For the third consecutive year, David Leith is being recognized with the Lola J. May Award! Leith teaches at Theiss Elementary, Klein ISD in Texas. He is proud that "All 5 Theiss Elementary 3rd grade classes are in the top 8 of the First In Math State rankings!
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.
