UIL Speech Judges
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Diane Forbes
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached: 30
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Dallas Christian
Graduated high school: 1971
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
Coached for 30 years at Garland High School and retired from Southlake Carroll. Had numerous state finalists in UIL, along with State Champion. There is a distinct difference between UIL competitors and TFA style and am willing I understand the difference.
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: None.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
LD should be a communicative event using argumentation of the substantive issues with strong supporting evidence of your argument. More rounds are won in strong refutation than in straight offense. Must be able to think quickly on your feet by using logical reasoning.
Contact Information
email: Dforbes50@yahoo.com
cell: 214 7329628
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 1 2
