• I have been judging public forum and parliamentary debate for last 2 years and consider myself as a flay parent judge.

• I have a background in Business and Technology.

• I prefer moderate speed so I can follow the arguments (no spreading).
• I pay close attention to cross-fires and/or questions asked to drive debate forward.
• I like measurable impacts and comparative weighing in the round.
• I flow key points to connect the dots.

I have a fair amount of experience judging LD on the national circuit. I am usually ok with speed, but I really have not been active recently, which means that I will not be able to handle top speed.

I'm probably best adept at LARP. I know some K literature, but not all. At any rate, if you're reading anything dense, no matter what it is, slow down.

T/Theory is ok, but I have a fairly high threshold for abuse.

I'll certainly entertain disclosure arguments, but my personal beliefs don't favor disclosure. Keep that in mind.

I do want to be on the email chain.

Please feel free to ask follow up questions before round.

my email: thomasj@newtown.k12.ct.us

Hello, my name is Kristin Orrell. I am a parent judge. One of my priorities is clarity of speech. Please make sure to not speak too fast, and lay out your sentences clearly. Also, please make sure to signpost your contentions and main arguments so that I can follow your case. Make sure to define anything that might be confusing, and don't forget to weigh. Otherwise, thank you for your preparation and I look forward to judging.

PF: Please be respectful in letting your opponents speak and be clear.

Parliamentary: Please be clear in laying out your contentions so your opponent and I can follow your argument, and please make sure to notify your opponents and I when switching to a new contention or main point.

Email: kristinorrell@yahoo.com

Rational arguments superior to emotional appeals.

Hello! I am a parent judge with under a year of judging experience. I am a Legal Compliance professional with law background.

I give lot of weightage to presentation skills and body language of the candidate. The candidate should have clarity in his speech and should be able to convince me with evidentiary support. Also, being courteous to your opponents before /during and after the debate rounds is always noted.

Time is of essence. Do try to finish your speech well within allotted time. Abrupt ending is not very impressive.

Last but not the least, have fun! All of you are doing a great job!!