UIL Speech Judges
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Deborah Boston
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached: 39
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
Pocahonas High
Graduated high school: 1973
Participated in high school: No
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
I want to hear every word. It is still a speech competition. I like to see participants really listening, flowing, and understand their cases. I like clash but respect is key.
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: Clarity and respect are critical factors.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I hate spreading. I like clarity, analysis, and listening.
Contact Information
email: Dkaboston@gmail.com
cell: 817 8803136
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
State Meet
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 2 5 6 8
