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**Be kind. Have fun. Don’t be afraid of me! I was once you and I know what it’s like! When I award speaks, they are heavily influenced by the level of kindness and congeniality shown in round. I am judging because I love the activity as much as you, and I want to help you do better if I can!**
School Affiliation(s)
Current Affiliation: East Chapel Hill HS
Current Role at Institution: I'm currently the Associate Director for Digital Communications at the Yale School of Management, but dedicate my off-time to S&D!
Previous Affiliation(s) and Role(s)
The Bronx High School of Science (Bronx, NY)
I coached primarily Public Forum Debate and Legislative Debate (Congressional Debate) at the Bronx High School of Science from roughly 2011-2015. I judged across all events – speech included. I began my coaching career at Bronx as an extemp coach.
River Valley High School (Mohave Valley, AZ)
I have judged and coached (primarily Public Forum) throughout the years since graduating from this school.
Debate Experience
River Valley High School (Mohave Valley, AZ)
I competed primarily in policy debate at River Valley High School in Mohave Valley, AZ. I also competed in other speech and debate events.
Columbia University in the City of New York (New York, NY)
I was a member of the Columbia Policy Debate team and competed for one year during my time in college.
Other
Tell me what to do – i.e. ‘tabula rasa’ insofar as one might even exist, and insofar as it might be helpful to roughly describe my ‘paradigm’.
Please ask specific questions at the beginning of the round for further clarification. E.g. my threshold for buying a reasonability standard has significantly heightened with age.
Run whatever you’d like – hypotesting, retro theory, nothing at all! I can handle it!
Most importantly, this is an educational activity and I believe in Debater/Debate -- i.e. you are more important than the round, so please speak up if you feel uncomfortable and tell me/your coach/tab immediately if something bothers you. I believe in the platinum rule - treat others as they'd like to be treated. Be kind to each other and have fun!