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!
Hannah Sonsalla dominated the 2007 First In Math® season, holding the #1 rank, all grades, for months and earning a record-breaking 24,408 Stickers—nearly 1,000 more than her closest competitor. A fifth-grader at Sandhill School in Stoughton, Wisconsin, she excels in academic competitions, including Knowledge Masters and 24 Challenge®. Known for her lightning-fast 24® game skills, she swept district and county tournaments with ease. Beyond math, Hannah stays active in 4-H, piano, and Girl Scouts, balancing a wide range of interests with her impressive academic achievements.
Players
Ao Kong (PA) Valentino Papa (PA) Ryan Watson (NY) Josh Dean (WV) Jacob Barthels (WI)
Team Leaders
Ed Butler (NJ) Laura Borsecnik (WI) Kimberly Johnson (FL) Yvonne Matherson (NY) Michelle Dawson (WI) Lauris Heinzel (IA) David Mathews (PA) Cheryl Moyer (PA) Lisa Weingartner (FL) Pauline Watson (FL) Sheri Galbreath (CA) Karen Moroney (NY) Margaret O'Connor (NY) Colleen Armor (PA)
Schools
Parker Annex ES (NJ) Northmont ES (CA) OLMBS School (PA) Fitler Academics (PA) Matewan MS (WV) Anne Frank ES (PA) Pollock ES (PA) Francis March MS (PA) Creston MS (IA) St. Benedict School (IA) Fleetwood ES (NY) Oakridge ES (FL) Sandhill School (WI) Orchard MS (OH) Conwell MS (PA) Wilson MS (PA) St. Thomas Aquinas (PA) Leeds MS (PA) Manatee Bay ES (FL) Sheboygan Falls ES (WI)
Top Educator Players
2007
A monthly award given to an educator who has been actively talking about math achievement on social media channels.
October
Grade 4 Teacher, Endeavour Elementary School North Hanover Township School District, Joint Base MDL, NJ
2019
September
3rd Grade Teacher , Asa Packer Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2019
April
School Performance Coach, Severn Elementary School Anne Arundel County Public School District, Annapolis, MD
2019
March
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher, Marvine Elementary School Bethlehem Area School District, Bethlehem, PA
2019
February
Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Specialist Newton County School System, Covington, GA
2019
January
Grade 4 ICR Teacher, Endeavor Elementary School North Hanover Township School District, Wrightstown, NJ
2019
December
Instructional Math Coach K-5, Tom R. Ellisor Elementary School Magnolia ISD, Magnolia, TX
2018
November
Math Specialist, Goodnoe Elementary School Council Rock School District, Newtown Township, PA
2018
October
Gifted & Talent Development Teacher, Slater Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools, GA
2018
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.
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.
