UIL Speech Judges
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Melissa Ruiz
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Edcouch Elsa HS
Graduated high school: 2019
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
4-year varsity Speech and Debate competitor
2-time District 32-5A Informative Speaking winner
1-time District 32-5A LD winner
3-time Regional Informative Speaking competitor
2-time Regional LD competitor
Baylor Summer Debate Workshop LD second place winner
At Baylor I learned progressive debate so I understand Kriticks, Theories, Counter plans, Topicality, Spreading, etc
I was coached by a traditional coach so I understand Value and Criteria
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach:
Policy priority:
Evidence philosophy:
Paradigm:
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I prefer Value and Criteria but I'm cool with progressive debate. I vote according to my flow. I like to see clash and how everything connects.
Contact Information
email: melissa.ruiz1226@gmail.com
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
State Meet
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Travel
Region of residence:
4
I will travel to: 1 4
