UIL Speech Judges
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Cassandra Russ
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Springtown High School
Graduated high school: 2026
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I competed in CX debate and informative extemporaneous speaking for the first time in 11th grade and made it to region. I then spent the next year competing in LD debate and persuasive extemporaneous speaking, also made it to region, and became the captain for our schools' team. I taught underclassmen the fundamentals of speech and debate and propelled their further success.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Policy Maker
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: Tabula Rasa. I don't like spreading. I think topicality is very important.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I hold each debater's value and criterion as the most important factor in who wins the round, however I also appreciate personal anecdotes, persuasive rhetoric usage, and real-world application.
Contact Information
email: 07c.russ@gmail.com
cell: 281 5283637
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Travel
Region of residence:
4
I will travel to: 4
