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UIL Speech Judges

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Melissa Bratcher

Current high school:
Sundown

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: 2A

Number of years coached: 0

Number of tournaments judged: 0

High school attended:
Plainview High School

Graduated high school: 1985

Participated in high school: No

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
This is my first year, so I don't have any experience in debate. I do have experience from OAP. I directed for over 10 years at a different school.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority: Communication skills are more important than resolution of substantive issues
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm:

LD

Rounds judged: 0
Approach:
Philosophy:

Contact Information

email: mbratcher@sundownisd.com
cell: 806 7293561
office: 806 2293021

Availability Information

Meet types:
District Regional

Qualified for:
Prose/Poetry

Travel

Region of residence:
7

I will travel to: 1 7 8

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