Caddo Magnet Teacher Competes on Jeopardy
Andrew Medlin represents Shreveport today on the long-running quiz show.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Secondary Education
Andrew Medlin, an English and philosophy teacher at Caddo Magnet High School, competes on the hit game show Jeopardy. He faces off against contestants from Seattle and Lexington Park in the upcoming episode.
Why it matters
The appearance brings national spotlight to the Caddo Magnet gifted and talented department led by Medlin. Residents in Shreveport can tune in locally to see him test his knowledge against academic and industry professionals.
The broadcast is scheduled to air at 4:30 p.m. on Channel 3. Medlin is appearing alongside a chemistry professor from Lexington Park, Maryland, and a product manager from Seattle.
The players
Andrew Medlin
He is an English and philosophy teacher who serves as the leader of the gifted and talented department at Caddo Magnet High School.
The details
Medlin balances his role teaching English and philosophy with his leadership of the gifted and talented department. He now takes his expertise to the national stage to compete on the trivia program.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: Andrew Medlin competes on Jeopardy.
Culture Shift
Medlin joins a long line of educators who have leveraged their academic breadth to compete on the show. This participation reflects a broader societal celebration of intellectual achievement and the prestige associated with classroom experts appearing on national platforms.
Local viewers can watch the broadcast on Channel 3 to see how Medlin performs. The participation highlights the faculty expertise currently present within the city's school system.
The takeaway
Appearing on a national game show serves as a unique opportunity for educators to showcase the value of lifelong learning. Interested residents should check their local listings to ensure they catch the scheduled air time.
Further reading
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