About

The Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation is an organization founded by educators to foster and support scholastic esports in New York State. Our mission is to use esports to encourage community involvement, academic achievement, and career development in youth within a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment.  

 To help schools and students across NYS enjoy the benefits of scholastic esports.

 ESSEF is a free-to-join, non-profit esports organization that is operated by educators from around New York State. 

The Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation is served by public, private, and charter school employees that volunteer their time to provide all K-12 students in New York State with a high quality esports experience at the lowest cost possible. We have an emphasis on student participation and building community. 

Scott Beiter - President

Science Teacher

Rensselaer City School District

president@essef.org

Kevin Calderin - Vice President

English Teacher

Washingtonville Central School District

vicepresident@essef.org

Jeffery Cheramie -Treasurer

Science Teacher

Palmyra-Macedon High School

treasurer@essef.org

Pamela Moreno

Special Education Teacher

Community Health Academy of the Heights, Middletown

pamela.moreno@essef.org

Elmer Flores

Special Education Teacher

Uniondale High School

elmer.flores@essef.org

William Dergosits

Technology Teacher

Berne Knox Westerlo CSD

william.dergosits@essef.org

Justin Jacobson Esq.

Entertainment, Sports, and Esports/Video Game Attorney

Adjunct Professor at Fisher College and Hunter College

Esports Instructor at Post University

justin.jacobson@essef.org

Christopher Hall

Business and Marketing Education Teacher

Red Jacket Middle/High School

christopher.hall@essef.org