Blake Andrews, director of debate at McNeil High School in Austin, Texas, hails originally from Dallas, Texas. He earned a bachelor's in government with a minor in philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin. With over a decade of experience in speech and debate, Andrews has coached students to success at various prestigious tournaments, including UT, TFA State, St. Marks, Isidore Newman, Stanford, Churchill, NSDA nationals, and Grapevine. In his current role, Andrews' students have achieved victories in LD, PF, Extemporaneous Speaking, among others. He firmly believes that debate serves as a platform for students to delve into philosophy, politics, economics, and engage with challenging literature. Dedicated to enhancing debate programs in public schools, Andrews is committed to ensuring more students can benefit from this enriching activity. He eagerly anticipates his upcoming work at the University of Houston this summer.