UIL Speech Judges
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Erika Alvarez
Current high school:
Galena Park
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
North Shore Senior High School
Graduated high school: 2009
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I was in debate for the four years of high school I attended and competed in every single event my coach could sign me up for which is all of them. I competed in UIL and NFL. I still keep in contact with my coach in case I have any questions.
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: Must have good reasoning and explanation so you don't let your evidence be naked when presenting, much less defending it.
LD
Approach: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Philosophy:
Your presentation can be outstanding but if there is no burden of proof met or tactful resolution, there is no victor. Communication is trying to convince one another but LD is about convincing the judge.
Contact Information
email: erika.d.alvarez90@gmail.com
cell: 832 3194482
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Congress Region
Congress State
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress
Travel
Region of residence:
3
I will travel to: 3 4 5
