Jordan Wissinger chosen by Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) for elite program of mentoring and collaboration
On October 15, 2024, the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) announced the selection of Jordan Wissinger from Hartford Public Schools as a NASEF Scholastic Fellow. Forty-five fellows and mentors were chosen through a competitive process that brought in applicants from around the world.
In the application process, Jordan Wissinger demonstrated a sincere commitment to youth along with a desire to develop and refine new interest-driven learning opportunities that connect exploration of career pathways to the fun of esports.
“There’s a collaborative spirit among the Fellows that drives individual and collective development of scholastic esports programs and curricula,” said Jihan Johnston, NASEF esports education specialist and Fellows advisor. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan Wissinger to the global community of NASEF scholastic fellows. Students across the region will benefit from the career exploration and educational opportunities that will be offered, as well as the chance to create cross-cultural connections through NASEF.”
James Wood, NASEF tournament administrator and Fellows advisor, said, “As a former NASEF Fellow, I have seen firsthand the growth that our fellows will experience through this program, having moved on to develop multiple curricular and competition efforts. I’m thrilled to pay it forward by coaching the new Fellows through personal and professional development opportunities and guided collaboration with peers around the world. By sharing ideas and working together, the Fellows will exponentially increase the impacts of this global educational platform.”
The NASEF Fellows program is known internationally as a meaningful program that provides esports and educational leaders the opportunity to build inclusive global communities and develop unique pathways for young people to game and grow. Each fellow has the opportunity to design, develop, and implement esports clubs and career pathways that empower young people through their interests and passion around gaming and esports.
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About NASEF
NASEF is on a mission to provide opportunities for all students to use esports as a platform to acquire STEAM-based skills and critical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in work and in life. NASEF operates under the umbrella of the World Wide Scholastic Esports Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The International Esports Federation has entrusted NASEF with training and supporting its 130+ member federations as they undertake development of scholastic esports programs. Find NASEF at NASEF.org and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and join the NASEF Community Discord to connect with others.