hey guys!! im elizabeth (she/her) and i did debate throughout high school. im now at the university of alabama studying political science and philosophy on the pre-law track. i think debate should be dictated by the debaters, not me, so i try and keep things pretty chill.

tech>truth, tabula rasa and all that stuff

some things:

• framework and defense extensions pls (ill listen to defense is sticky args but i default to it's not)
• clear voters brought up in the back half
• actually bringing up evidence to contest someone's bad evidence, don't just say "the evidence is dumb" and move on, you MUST implicate
• when it comes to extending card, pls extend the tag and not just the card name
• spicy cross is fine, just know where the line is
• if you're spreading send speech docs
• as for prog, i'll listen to it but no promises i'll understand it!! i understand the function of theory, ks, trixs, etc but only run it if everyone can engage. ive watched rounds with prog debate in it, but never debated it much myself, so there is a decent chance ill get lost if you just spread like 5 off at me.
• being homophobic, sexist, racist, etc. will lose you the round, debate should always be inclusive
• jokes are appreciated :)

dm me at @elizabeth_thurow or email me at elthurow4@gmail.com if you have any questions

(or just follow my insta for funsies)

Experience:I did not compete in Debate in high school or college, but I have been assisting with a debate program and judging for the past four years. I usually judge Public Forum, but I have also judged speech events and Big Question Debate. I am currently in my ninth year of teaching social studies. I teach United States History and International Baccalaureate History of the Americas.

Preferences: I can follow relatively fast speaking but please don't spread.