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 2023-2024 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 FellowProfessional 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 28th, 2023.
Timeline of Events
(Tentative)
May 2023
Call for Applications
Applications are open to all educators across the globe interested in connecting learning & esports.
July 28th, 2023
Application Deadline
All application materials including a supplemental 5-10 minute video and letter of support.
August 31st, 2023
Fellows Selected
Scholastic Fellows will be notified of their selection and next steps to joining our community.
September 2023
Program Kick-Off
We officially launch our community with introductions to fellows, mentors, community leaders, and alumni.
October 2023 - June 2024
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 2022-2023 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.
Rubik Adams
creadorSTREAM / Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin
UX Game Designer / EdTech Strategist
David Amaro
Anáhuac Esports / PrepaLeague
Educational Linking Director
Chris Aviles
Garden State Esports
Teacher & Founder
Angelique Gianas
Helix Charter High School
English Teacher
Alexander Gibson
Harrisburg University
Director of Secondary School Services
Tyler Hahn
Cherokee Public Library
Director
Lindy Meiser
Esports Texoma
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
James Fraser-Murison
Queen Mary's College
Director of Learning
J.D. Williams
Laveen School District
Technology Instructional Coach
James Wood
Achieve Charter School
Math Teacher
Regina Schaffer
Middletown Township SD / Garden State Esports
EdTech Specialist / Vice President
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.
