Jimmy Smith has over 45 years of coaching and is a 5 Diamond Key along with a very proud member of the NSDA Hall of Fame. Over the 45 years he has been honored to 9 students on the Final Stage with one National Champion. After retiring in 2017 Jimmy re-entered the classroom because to quote him, "this isn't work, it's fun"

Hello!

My name is Alisa Weal, and I am currently a student teacher for public speaking, professional communication, and debate at The Colony High School. I am graduating from The University of North Texas in December with my Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies with a Teacher Certification in Speech 7-12.

In high school, I was a competitor in NSDA for LD Debate, Informative Speaking (placed multiple times), Prose (placed multiple times), and Poetry (placed once). I am a novice judge as this will be my first year doing so, but I have experience from not only competing in high school but teaching it as a student teacher as well! 

I appreciate a strong, well-developed argument, clear speaking, and an overall great speech! I look forward to judging so many amazing debaters and speakers! :)