UIL Speech Judges
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Kasey Ruiz
Current high school:
Hereford
Currently coaching?: Yes
Conference: 2-1A
Number of years coached: 5
Number of tournaments judged: 1
High school attended:
Hereford High School
Graduated high school: 1999
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I have been a UIL speech and debate coach for 5 years. I also participated in UIL speech events, including LD Debate, Congress, prose and poetry, and extemporaneous speaking for four years in high school.
I am also a six year veteran theater director for OAP. I have spent many years working with students focusing on speech events.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Other (please explain below)
Policy priority:
Evidence philosophy:
Paradigm:
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Effective communication is key to persuading a judge in LD Debate. However, LD is a value/criterion debate, and it is equally important that students have created a strong case defending or negating the resolution. Students must demonstrate the ability to defend their stance effectively and clearly/precisely. The ability to articulate one's ideas and arguments is just as valid as the argument itself.
Contact Information
email: kruiz@sfisd.net
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
State Meet
Qualified for:
LD
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
7
I will travel to: 1 7 8
