UIL Speech Judges
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Tara Guthrie
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Abilene High School
Graduated high school: 2002
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
I am earning a certificate to teach, I am a member of NFL, I tutor speech and acting/theater and teach both at a private school (part of TAPPS) part-time. I competed all four years of high school and participated in Model UN in college - as well as life-long participation in performing arts and public speakng.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy:
Paradigm: I evaluate teams' ability to provide a coherent and persuasive framework, engage in respectful and substantive cross-examination, demonstrate a deep understanding of the topic and relevance of their opponents' arguments, and offer practical solutions to a complex situation/topic.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Contact Information
email: tara@chasesplacefbg.com
cell: 512 6609047
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Qualified for:
CX
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
1
I will travel to: 1 4 8
