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.
April
Pennsylvania State Senator 18th Senatorial District, Northampton & Lehigh County, PA
2025
March
Pennsylvania State Senator 24th Senatorial District, Montgomery & Berks County, PA
2025
February
Director of K-12 Curriculum & Instruction Southern Lehigh School District, Center Valley, PA
2025
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
An annual award given to educators who exemplify Lola's spirit.
2025
A teacher at Clearview ES in the Bethlehem Area SD, Jeff Markham is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Lola J. May Award. "I have always loved teaching math and First in Math is a great supplement to the curriculum. As I teach skills, students can work on that skill in class and at home with instant feedback. I wasn’t planning on playing this year, but two girls in my class started playing even before the first day of school. Their excitement motivated me to go for 10X Grand Champion status, which I achieved. You know that the program you are using is effective when both the students and the teacher motivate each other. I am very happy that my district uses First in Math"
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.
