UIL Speech Judges

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Elizabeth Wilborn

Current high school:
Chillicothe

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: 1A

Number of years coached: 28

Number of tournaments judged: 3

High school attended:
Brady High School

Graduated high school: 1971

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I have been a speech and debate coach for 28 years, mostly in small conferences. I have 6 years of coaching at a large 5A high school as well. I believe that the experience of competing in speech and debate gives students the opportunity to excel in ways outside of the classroom. They learn higher-order thinking skills that will benefit them in later life. Being able to present ideas on a subject with evidence and support strengthens academic skills as well.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 3
Judging approach: Stock Issues
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: Debaters should convince me they have the strongest plan, that is well designed and thought out. I believe in the stock issues and that the affirmative has the burden of proof. Analysis and presentation of arguments backed up with solid, credible evidence is paramount.

LD

Rounds judged: 3
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I believe that LD is not a policy debate, but a value debate. The value and criteria arguments are the most important. Philosophical presentations are important as well. All the contentions or points should uphold the value.

Contact Information

email: ewilborn@cisd-tx.net
cell: 940 6745521
office: 940 8525391

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet Congress State

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
6

I will travel to: 2 6 7