UIL Speech Judges
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Rachel Grandstaff
Current high school:
Red Oak
Currently coaching?: Yes
Conference: 5A
Number of years coached: 2
Number of tournaments judged: 10
High school attended:
Wausau West High School (WI)
Graduated high school: 2002
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
I competed in CX debate all four years of high school and placed at the state tournament my junior and senior years. I competed in Parliamentary debate and extemp in college extensively and ranked in the top 16 in Parli (NPTE) during my senior year. I also worked at multiple camps (Marquette, UCLA) throughout college.
Judging Philosophy
CX
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: I am open to almost any type of argument as long as it is presented well and responsive to the particular round. Areas where clash is most clear get priority in RFD.
LD
Approach:
Philosophy:
Contact Information
email: rachel.grandstaff@redoakisd.org
cell: 715 2121207
office: 972 6173535
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
Qualified for:
CX
Extemp
Congress
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 1 2 5
