UIL Speech Judges
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Cookie Laffler
Current high school:
Tornillo
Currently coaching?: Yes
Conference: 3-AAA
Number of years coached: 8
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Ysleta High School
Graduated high school: 1971
Participated in high school: No
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I have taught Speech Communication and Professional Communication for 8 years. I have coached students in both TFA and UIL tournaments. I have advances students to UIL regionals in Persuasive speaking and to state in CX. I have taken students to TFA state in Original Oratory and LD.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Stock Issues
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I expect the speakers to speak slowly enough to be understood, and to have a good road map. I also expect them to mount a serious attack on their opponents' case.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Basically, I have to be persuaded that the value being upheld is significant and that the case will indeed uphold that value.
Contact Information
email: LafflerL@tisd.us
cell: 915 7405869
office: 915 7653500
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
9
I will travel to: 9
