UIL Speech Judges
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Kara Barbee
Current high school:
Clyde
Currently coaching?: Yes
Conference: 3a
Number of years coached: 15
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
Abilene Wylie High School
Graduated high school: 2001
Participated in high school: No
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
I see judging speech and debate as an opportunity to branch out and work with other students across our great state. Although the competition is exciting its the education aspect that I really dive in to. When judging I not only look at the performance but how I can help my speakers grow in their Speech categories.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Stock Issues
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: Stocks and speaks. I am looking at how well their case holds up and how well of a clash the negative offers. I also look at the presentation side of the debate and how well the students uphold their cases / arguments, as well as deliver them.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I am looking at how well their case holds up and how well of a clash the negative offers. This also goes into how well the values / criterion of the debate hold up. I also look at the presentation side of the debate and how well the students uphold their cases / arguments, as well as deliver them.
Contact Information
email: kbarbee@clydeisd.org
cell:
office: 325 8932161
Availability Information
Meet types:
District
Regional
State Meet
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
8
I will travel to: 8
