I am a returning parent judge. I will provide constructive notes for students.

Here are a few notes for students:

1. Speak as clearly as possible.

2. Please signpost and frame your arguments in a logical flow.

3. Be courteous, polite and respectful to your opponents.

Hi, I'm Michelle, a current student at UNC-Chapel Hill and former extemper. I competed locally and nationally for Ardrey Kell High School from 2017-2021 where I reached quarterfinals at 2021 NSDA Nationals and finals at Emory, Sunvite, and Cavalier.

For extempers:

- Analysis holds far more weight than mere charisma. Simply put, I'll be flowing your speech.

- Crisp substructure, point-specific sig statements, tangible solutions, and extended impacts win rounds.

- *If you're using IR theory, then you must TANGIBLY apply it to the on-the-ground situation.

- I will not penalize speeches without AGDs or on-tops.

- AGDs cannot be personal stories.

- Any racist, sexist, xenophobic, or homophobic statements will automatically earn you the 7.

Debate:

I am a parent judge, but a lawyer, so I should be able to follow logical arguments.

Please slow down and explain your cases.

Please don't spread.

Speech:

I value good presentation skills.