UIL Speech Judges
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Amanda Costanzi
Current high school:
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
John Marshall High School
Graduated high school: 1996
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
After High School I continued to judge High School and college debate tournaments. I am currently working on my Masters and my teaching certificate in Speech and Debate (interning at Canyon HS).
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I am a Tab judge. I believe that debaters should tell me WHY I should vote for them. Evidence must be quality. Speech can be fast, but must be clear. I will not flow things unless I am told to carry them across. I believe that CX times are for the debaters and I do not flow them. If you want something from CX to be included, you must bring them up in your speech. I do not like rudeness to competitors.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Contact Information
email: ascostanzi35@gmail.com
cell: 210 2737986
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Travel
Region of residence:
1
I will travel to: 1
