Donald Broussard

Ascend Academy - Public Forum & Lincoln Douglas Coach

Donald H. Broussard, Jr. is the Academic Counselor for New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School and Debate Consultant for his own company, Urban Education & Debate Connections, LLC. Donald competed in Speech and Debate from 1994-1998 where he competed in LD Debate, Policy Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, Original Oratory, Declamation, Student Congress & Oral Interpretation and won several District and State Championships throughout his time competing. He started several Speech and Debate programs in Middle School, High School and College from Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama. Donald coached several District and State Champions as well as coached National Qualifiers for NCFL and NSDA since 2001. Additionally, Donald coached the 2023 and the 2024 Big Questions National Debate Champions. The passion Donald has for speech and debate is great and owes so much to this mental sport. He is honored to share his experiences and knowledge with the future minds and leaders of this country.