UIL Speech Judges

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Sheryl Oliver

Current high school:
Panhandle

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: 2a

Number of years coached: 13

Number of tournaments judged: 5

High school attended:
Panhandle High School

Graduated high school: 1983

Participated in high school: No

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I have advanced many cx students to the medal rounds over the years. I have had many students place as alternate to state in LD, but not make it to state. Many finalists in regional extemp, but not make it to state.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 12
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: Critical thinking and communication of position is of prime importance. I will rarely decide a round on topicality, yet I believe that topical debate is an essential facet of a round. K /theory is acceptable but should be a PART of the round, not the entirety of the neg strategy. Affirmative should be able to set the terms of the round, not neg only. I will not award a round on intersectionality concerns alone, but will be weighed with the entirety of the evidence.

LD

Rounds judged: 10
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
LD debate is considered to be the more “persuasive” between the comparison of Ld & cx. However, we live in a moment in time when emotional persuasion has replaced critical thinking. Therefore, I am especially averse to ad hominem attacks in this event and require civility at every turn. I expect solid reasoning and critical thinking on both sides, communication is essential...spreading is okay but must be understandable.

Contact Information

email: Sheryl.oliver@panhandleisd.net
cell: 806 5706642
office: 806 537-385

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp

Travel

Region of residence:
7

I will travel to: 7 8