UIL Speech Judges

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Tisa Gandhi

Current high school:
None

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 24

High school attended:
Connally High School

Graduated high school: 2020

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
Past Judging Experiences: - Dec 2, 2023 @ Waco Connally Invitationals - Jan 13, 2024 @ Waco Connally Tournament - Jan 18, 2024 - District 19-3A CX @ First Baptist Church of Rogers - Jan 24, 2024 - District 11-4A CX @ Alvarado HS - Jan 30, 2024 - District 14-5A CX @ Corsicana ISD - Feb 3, 2024 @ Midway HS Tournament Upcoming Hired @ Events: - Apr 4, 2024 @ Grandview - Apr 5, 2024 @ Waco Connally - Apr 6, 2024 - District 19-3A Speech/LD @ Rogers HS - Apr 8, 2024 - District 18-3A Speech @ Rice - Apr 12, 2024 - District 14-5A Speech @ Terrell HS Throughout high school, I competed in many events and have even qualified up to State. I have experience working with kids through mentoring programs, and have the ability to offer feedback while uplifting the student for future success.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: Numerous across all tournament levels
Judging approach: Other (please explain below)
Policy priority: Equal emphasis on presentation and technical content.
Evidence philosophy: Quality and quantity of evidence are both important. I value how evidence is explained and used in the round.
Paradigm: I decide based on which team best advocates for their policy option—affirmative plan vs. the status quo or a counterplan. I’m receptive to most arguments as long as they’re well-articulated and supported.

LD

Rounds judged: Numerous across all levels
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
• Rounds Judged: Numerous across all levels • Judging Approach: Communication and ethical reasoning are weighed alongside logical structure and clash. • Philosophy: I appreciate value-based debate that also considers real-world implications. Clear frameworks, strong impact weighing, and adaptability are key.

Contact Information

email: tisaugandhi@gmail.com
cell: 254 7232544
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet

Qualified for:
CX
Extemp
LD
Prose
Poetry

Travel

Region of residence:
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