Andrew is a Ph. D candidate in Communication Studies at the University of Georgia. He also earned an MA in Communication Studies, an MAT in Science Education, a BSFR in Wildlife Management, and a BA in International Affairs from the University of Georgia. Andrew was an accomplished competitive debater in high school and college with multiple regional tournament wins and appearances in the elimination debates of several national championships. Andrew is an experienced teacher and debate coach with students ranging from middle school to college, and his students have been successful at the local, regional, and national levels, including several national championships. Andrew is currently a communication studies instructor at the University of Georgia and teaches a specialized public speaking course designed for students in the STEM fields.