Webinar: Creatively Funding your School's Esports Program by CDW Education

Creatively Funding your School's Esports Program

About

Funding an esports program in an educational environment can be challenging, but not impossible. Join our webinar where we will bring on panelists who have experience in finding and securing funds for esports programs in both K-12 and higher education settings.

You will learn about the different funding options available for esports programs, such as government grants, corporate sponsorships, partnerships, crowdfunding, and specialized funds like ESSER and others. You will also learn how to engage with local businesses and community members who share a passion for esports and education.

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and tips from experts and peers on how to creatively fund your school’s esports program.

Register now and get ready to make your esports dreams a reality!

Presenters

Matthew Taylor

Professional Learning Specialist for Urban Arts and Board of Director Member for the Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation

Dr. Curtiss Strietelmeier

Public Sector Funding Strategist | CDW Education

As a Public Sector Funding Strategist, Dr. Curtiss Strietelmeier works with school districts throughout the country to provide clarity around federal funding opportunities. Curtiss has helped many institutions optimize funding for maximum impact. Curtiss is a former Superintendent of Schools, Director of Technology, and classroom teacher, and he uses these experiences to work closely with school and district leadership in supporting institutional goals.

Danielle Rourke

Manager, Esports in Education | CDW Education

Danielle Rourke is the National Esports Manager for CDW and brings extensive leadership and technology skills, having worked in a variety of disciplines and industries. A technologist, analyst, & strategist at heart, one of Danielle's true passions is helping broker technological solutions to help students, staff, & faculty across the globe engage more fully in the power of education. She also holds a long-standing love of the way gaming can connect communities & generations. Danielle sees & lives the incredible value in connecting the gaming community with career & educational opportunities. Before CDW, Danielle was an Education Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies and served as an Associate Director of Information Technology for the University of Colorado Boulder, where she championed new and innovative methods of utilizing technology to make education more accessible to under-served student populations.

Corey L. Gordon, M.Ed.

Educational Strategist, CDW Education

Corey L. Gordon is the PreK-12 East Strategist. He is coming from the NYC DOE, where he was an Educational Analyst for the largest school district in the US. In his role, Corey focused on strategic planning for schools in improvement, federal programs, and academic interventions impacting instruction and student achievements, like the English New Learners, Special Education intervention programs, and MTSS. In addition to his outgoing personality, he also brings K-12 district experience from the Classroom to the District and National Levels w/ supervision and over 12 years of STEM/STEAM consulting with NASA, the Virginia Department of Education, and the creation of learning/workforce development on Native Reservation territories with the US Department of Education. Corey has a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction. He is passionate about Digital Equity, Inclusion, and creating STEM programs.