UIL Speech Judges
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Janice McDonald
Current high school:
East Bernard
Currently coaching?: Yes
Conference: 24-3A
Number of years coached: 10
Number of tournaments judged: 10
High school attended:
Amphitheater High School, Tucson, AZ
Graduated high school: 1988
Participated in high school: No
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I am a theatre person but I've been teaching speech for 12 years at the JH and HS levels and debate for 7 years at the high school level. I've also coached Interp and Extemp for the past 12 years. I've attended and judged at many invitationals and have been mentored under some incredible colleagues such as Magda Mirelez (Bay City), Joanna Hickey (Boling), and Linda Alderson.
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: I do nopt like excessive spreading or Kritiks. It is first and formost a speaking event, so I am looking at composure and confidence first. Then I look at argument analysis and evidence.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I just like clash, unique arguments, and analysis of arguments.
Contact Information
email: janice.mcdonald@ebisd.org
cell: 979 5339109
office: 979 3357519
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
3
I will travel to: 1 3 4
