UIL Speech Judges
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Andrea Harris
Current high school:
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 3
High school attended:
Whitehouse High School
Graduated high school: 2016
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I have consistently judged tournaments since 2016. I mainly participated in these events in high school and have judged several invitational tournaments and a couple district tournaments as well. The first tournament I am set to judge this year is January 24th in Hubbard, TX, so the answers to the question below are form 2018.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: Pretty much a tab judge. Being creative in stock issues gets you brownie points. I'd rather you speak at a normal speed and be fluid than spread and constantly stumble.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
The framework debate is what holds up the most to me. Having well structured contentions that are clear and concise are vital. Holding burdens up throughout a round as well as holding their opponent accountable for mistakes such as drops and contradictions are always things to be pointed out. Credible evidence is important, but LD is a debate about the why and not the how.
Contact Information
email: Aharris41@patriots.uttyler.edu
cell: 903 9204206
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Congress
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 2
