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UIL Speech Judges

If you have corrections, questions or comments regarding this information, please notify The UIL Speech and Debate department at speech@uiltexas.org or 512-471-5883.

Gillian Blackwell

Current high school:
None

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 3

High school attended:
Lubbock High School

Graduated high school: 2008

Participated in high school: No

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
Have judged several rounds of LD, CX, PF, DUO/DI. Have experience judging US EXT and Policy but prefer to judge LD and CX. See tabroom for experience.. Have MPH, BSN, RN and well versed in debates/speeches/presentations.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 2
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
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: Content over speed, net benefit

LD

Rounds judged: 12
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Content over speed, net benefit

Contact Information

email: gillie242emily@yahoo.com
cell: 806 7770718
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry

Travel

Region of residence:
7

I will travel to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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