Who We Are

David Griggs is a passionate advocate for scholastic esports and brings nearly a decade of experience in education to his role as co-founder and vice chair of SCSE. Currently a high school math and computer science teacher at Summerville High School, David has been instrumental in developing and leading the school's esports program since its inception two years ago.

With a lifelong love of video games, David has a diverse background in competitive gaming and streaming, with experience ranging from Pokemon to League of Legends. He currently teaches AP Statistics and AP CS Principles, bringing his passion for technology and education together in the classroom.

When he's not shaping the future of scholastic esports or guiding students through the complexities of AP coursework, David enjoys staying active by playing disc golf and pickleball.

Ryan Panter is currently the Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education for LExington School District One in Lexington SC.  On top of that, Ryan is the current Executive Director and co-founder of South Carolina Scholastic Esports.  As an educator for over 20 years, Ryan Panter has been a teacher and administrator in the Upstate and Midlands areas of South Carolina.  He brings a unique blend of experience from both the video game business and education worlds.  Ryan leads SCSE’s mission to create a thriving and inclusive esports community that empowers students to develop essential skills, pursue their passions, and compete at the highest levels.  With a deep passion for gaming and a commitment to positive social impact, Ryan focuses on building partnerships with schools, community organizations, and industry leaders to provide equitable access to esports programs in South Carolina.  Ryan is a father of two and an avid gamer.