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!
Temidire Tanimowo is the #1 Player, All Grades, in the First In Math® Online Program for the 2020-2021 school year! A fourth grader at Mueller Elementary in Texas, he is only the second fourth-grader to win the Grand Prize and a repeat First In Math National All Star. After placing #4 as a third-grader, Temidire set a clear goal and executed a winning strategy—tackling the hardest games first and maintaining a strong lead. First In Math creator Robert Sun praises his achievement, noting that he completed all 240+ games, solved over 240,000 problems, and dedicated 700 hours to his success. An avid learner, Temidire also enjoys chess, tennis, and trivia games, as well as spending time with his biggest fan—his younger brother, Jikore.
Players
Temidire Tanimowo (TX) Doron Fox (PA) Matan Fox (PA) Mark Chentsov-Kalish (PA) James McCusker (PA) Tucker Johnston (GA) Luca Merkle (PA) Jayden XU (GA) Victor Nikolaev (NJ)
Team Leaders
Nicole Purdy (PA) Anna Latch (PA) Brian Dougans (PA) Stephanie Sillo (PA) Denise Laudenslager (PA) Stephanie Sillo (PA) Phyliss Elder (GA) Mary Higgins (PA) Erin McCormick (PA) Tarabeth McFadden (PA)
Schools
St. Francis de Sales School (PA) Anne Frank School (PA) Notre Dame de Lourdes School (PA) Chesterbrook Academy West Chester (PA) Shawnee Elementary School (PA) O’Bryant School of Math & Science (MA) Reiffton School (PA) Spring Garden Elementary School (PA) St. Laurence School (PA) St. Anthony-Padua Regional Catholic School (PA)
Top Educator Players
David Leith (TX) Alison Allen (FL) Mary Higgins (PA) Phyliss Elder (GA) Robert Beck (FL) Mickey Komins (PA) M. Lisa Butchy (PA)
2021
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
December
4th grade LTS teacher, Maple Glen Elementary Upper Dublin School District, PA
2020
November
Interventionist, Palmer Elementary School Easton Area School District, PA
2020
October
Grade 3 Math Teacher, Oak Tree Road School Woodbridge Township School District, NJ
2020
September
Grade 2 Math Teacher, Freetown ES Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
June
Title 1 Math Teacher, Maryland City Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
May
Grade 3, Glendale Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
2020
April
Math & Science Specialist, Mueller Elementary School Klein Independent School District, Spring, TX
2020
March
Grade 3 Teacher, Crofton Meadows Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Crofton, MD
2020
February
2nd Grade Teacher, Honey Creek Elementary School Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, GA
2020
January
BSI math Teacher, Wedgwood Elementary School Washington Township Public Schools, Sewell, NJ
2020
December
District Coordinator Klein Independent School District, Klein, TX
2019
November
Grade 5 Teacher Freemansburg Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Freemansburg, PA
2019
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.
