Expert mentorship from accomplished competitors and educators dedicated to middle school debate.
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Co-Founder & CEO of Ascend
Co-Founder & CEO of Ascend
Co-Founder & CEO of Ascend and Director of Ascend Middle School Debate. Head Coach at James Logan High School and the winningest Congressional Debate coach in the U.S. — his students have won NSDA Nationals (2019, 2023) and the Tournament of Champions (2020, 2022, 2023).
COO of Ascend
COO of Ascend
Chief Operating Officer of Ascend.
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Quest Sandel is the Co-Founder & CEO of Ascend and Director of Ascend Middle School Debate. He is Head Coach at James Logan High School and the winningest Congressional Debate coach in the United States.
His students have won NSDA Nationals (2019, 2023), the Tournament of Champions (2020, 2022, 2023), and multiple state titles — a record of sustained excellence at every level of competition.
Aditya Chordiya is the Chief Operating Officer of Ascend.
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