UIL Speech Judges
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Kaylyn Kirkpatrick
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
Copperas Cove High School
Graduated high school: 2016
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I am a licensed attorney in the Austin area. I have judged and helped organize several debate competitions and am eager to continue to support this program. Participating in Speech and Debate in high school led me to pursue a career in law. I look at this as an opportunity to cultivate similar passions in high school students by helping them grow their oratory and persuasive abilities.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Policy Maker
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: N/A
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
The debater must tell me how their value and criteria link and why it should be held to a higher value. I look for drops and gaps in the debaters’ arguments. Strong communicative skills will win if substantive issues are weighed relatively evenly.
Contact Information
email: kkirkpatrick@wabsa.com
cell: 254 3689648
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
State Meet
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
5
I will travel to: 1 5
