NASEF Scholastic Fellow Program
The NASEF Scholastic Fellow 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.
Applications for the 2024-2025 program year are now closed!
If you are interested in applying for next year's cohort - please let us know by filling out the interest form using the link below.
NASEF Scholastic Fellow Interest FormProfessional 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
Apply to be a NASEF Scholastic Fellow
For more detailed information please make sure to download and review the PDF application packet.
When you're ready to apply, you can fill out the online application using the button below.
Applications are due Friday, July 26th, 2024.
Missed the information session? Check it out below!
Timeline of Events
(Tentative)
May 2024
Call for Applications
Applications are open to all educators across the globe interested in connecting learning & esports.
July 26th, 2024
Application Deadline
All application materials including a supplemental 5-10 minute video and letter of support.
August 30th, 2024
Fellows Selected
Scholastic Fellows will be notified of their selection and next steps to joining our community.
September 2024
Program Kick-Off
We officially launch our community with introductions to fellows, mentors, community leaders, and alumni.
October 2024 - June 2025
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.
Learn About the 2023-2024 Scholastic Fellows and Mentors
Learn MoreProgram 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
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
James McKowen
Hopatcong HS / Garden State Esports
Computer Science Teacher and Esports Coach / CTE Director
Pamela Moreno
Community Health Academy of the Heights
Teacher
J.D. Williams
Laveen School District
Technology Instructional Coach
JuanPablo Larios
Orange Unified School District
CTE Teacher / Esports Coordinator
James Wood
NASEF
Scholastic Tournament Administrator
Regina Schaffer
Middletown Township SD / Garden State Esports
EdTech Specialist / Vice President
Yoshiaki Tsuboyama
NASEF Japan
Esports Scholastic Director
2019-2022 Fellow & Mentor Alumni
We have had a diverse group of educators from around the world participate as a NASEF Scholastic Fellow & Mentor. We are continually excited about the amazing opportunities that these educators continue to innovate for young people, other educators, and their communities.
