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UIL Speech Judges

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Leianne McMillan

Current high school:
Abilene Wylie

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: 5A

Number of years coached: 5

Number of tournaments judged: 7

High school attended:
Clyde High School

Graduated high school: 1993

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: Yes

Judging qualifications:
Although I have only been actively coaching for 5 years, I have judged and consulted throughout the state of Texas for over 20 years. I love what UIL Speech & Debate has to offer students. I am privileged to get to see it first hand.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 10+
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: I am a stock issues judge that enjoys a good debate. I believe that evidence is paramount. In order to win a debate, you must be able to prove your claim with valuable evidence.

LD

Rounds judged: 10+
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I believe that the best debater not only rely on philosophy, they must also understand fully why that philosophy is reflected in their chosen value.

Contact Information

email: leianne.mcmillan@yahoo.com
cell: 325 6685438
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet Congress Region Congress State

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
5

I will travel to: 1 2 8