NASEF Scholastic FellowĀ Program
The NASEFĀ Scholastic FellowĀ Program provides a professional learning community, mentorship, tools, resources and instructional coaching for educators interested in connecting esports and learning in schools and out-of-school time / community-based organizations across the globe.Ā Learn more about the NASEF Scholastic Fellow Program in this Application Packet PDF.
Applications for the 2025-2026 program year are now open! If you're interested in participating, please fill out the application using the link below:
Apply to be a NASEF Scholastic Fellow
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Professional Development Pathway
Selected educators have the opportunity to learn as a Fellow in their first year, lead as a Mentor in their second year, and grow as a Community Leader in their third year and beyond. Community Leaders are the official Trainers-of-Trainers for the global NASEF community.
Scholastic Fellow
Year One
Scholastic Mentor
Year Two
Community Leader
Year Three
Timeline of Events
(Tentative)
May 2025
Call for Applications
Applications are open to all educators across the globe interested in connecting learning & esports.
July 27, 2025
Application Deadline
All application materials including a supplemental 5-10 minute video and letter of support.
September 3, 2025
Fellows Selected
Scholastic Fellows will be notified of their selection and next steps toĀ joining our community.
September 2025
Program Kick-Off
We officially launch our community with introductions to fellows, mentors, community leaders, and alumni.
September 2025 -Ā June 2026
Program Cycle
We spend approximately nine months as a community sharing successes, challenges, best practices, and collaborating on various curricula and capstone projects through a blend of synchronous and asynchronous interactions.
Community Library
We have had a diverse group of educators from around the world participate as NASEF Scholastic Fellows. These educators innovate for young people, other educators, and their communities.Ā NASEF Scholastic Fellows created their own unique curriculum module that reflects the lesson plans and activities they facilitated with their students during their participation in the program.
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Program Overview
NASEF invites educators interested in connecting academics and gaming through the implementation of NASEF’s state-approved integrated curriculum in their classrooms or after-school/out-of-school time programs to apply to become a Scholastic Fellow. All educators around the globe working in middle school, high school, collegiate/university and community-based organizations are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Scholastic Professional Learning Community
Instructional & Curricular Implementation Support
Help Grow Esports & Learning in Your Community
Be Recognized as an Esports & Education Leader
Community Leaders
The Official NASEF Trainers-of-Trainers (ToT) for Scholastic Esports! Community Leaders have participated as a Scholastic Fellow, Scholastic Mentor, and are knowledge experts in the integration of esports in education.
Aidar Abdullin
Al-Bayan Bilingual School
Grade 5 Head / English & Art Teacher
Rubik Adams
creadorSTREAM / Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin
UX Game Designer / EdTech Strategist
David Amaro
Anáhuac Esports / PrepaLeague
Educational Linking Director
Mauricio AragĆ³n
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
Resource Teacher / Esports Gaming Club Manager
Jeanna Dawson
Owner
Emergent Esports League
Julius Edwards
Palm Beach Lakes / SSEL
Esports Director/ SSEL VP/ Educator
Angelique Gianas
Helix Charter High School
English Teacher
Alexander Gibson
Harrisburg University
Director of Secondary School Services
PK Graff
Ghost Gaming Academy / FoCo Esports
Director / General Manager
Tyler Hahn
Cherokee Public Library
Director
Amy Harris
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Teacher
JuanPablo Larios
Orange Unified School District
CTE Teacher / Esports Coordinator
James McKowen
Hopatcong HS / Garden State Esports
Ā Computer Science Teacher and Esports Coach / CTE Director
Pamela Moreno
Community Health Academy of the Heights
Teacher
Monique Paes
Bronx River High School
Teacher
Maggie Robison
Rock Hill High School - Prosper ISD
CTE Teacher / Esports Coach
Regina Schaffer
Middletown Township SD / Garden State Esports
EdTech Specialist / Vice President
John Shoemaker
Palm Beach County School District
Scholastic Esports Facilitator
Yoshiaki Tsuboyama
NASEF Japan
Esports Scholastic Director
Peter Whitmore
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Coordinator
J.D. Williams
Laveen School District
Technology Instructional Coach
James Wood
NASEF
Scholastic Tournament Administrator
Learn About the 2024-2025 Scholastic Fellows and Mentors
Learn More2019-2023 Fellow & Mentor Alumni
We have had a diverse group of educators from around the world participate as a NASEF Scholastic Fellow & Mentor.Ā We are continually excited about the amazing opportunities that these educators continue to innovate for young people, other educators, and their communities.
