Certified PA Social Studies teacher for 8 years now. 4 of which I have taught Government and Economics. 2020 is my first year participating in Speech and Debate and I'm eager to continue to learn more. I do prefer a moderate pace when speaking rather than a speedy rate since I would rather hear your argument than judge based on how many words you can get in within the timeframe. Follow the three guides below for a sense of what I look for!

1. Engage arguments with discernment. Disagreement is always welcome, however, engage with the specific argument and not your prewritten counters.

2. Be consistent in your debate. Beginning, End, and throughout your counters/rebuttals. Build your story/argument and do not deviate, Instead, defend a cohesive worldview throughout the round – and pull that story through extending both warrants and impacts.

3. Be respectful: Exercise good judgment. If you do something that a majority of reasonable people would find unkind, offensive or rude I will stop to give a violation.

Public Forum

Decorum: Be respectful to your opponent. Any racism, sexism, etc., will not be tolerated.

Content Warnings: If you are reading a case regarding sexual assault, human trafficking, mental health, etc. I’d like you to have a content warning before the round starts.

Timing: I’ll be watching the time but don’t rely on me to keep it for you.

Off- time roadmaps: No preference.

Summary: Don’t introduce new arguments after first summary.

Warrants: Especially in novice PF, explain why your card supports your case. No matter how explicit your card may be, flesh it out to explain why this supports your contention. I really don’t like spreading.

Final Focus: I take into consideration things said during FF, but don’t simply yell over your opponent. Talking fast and speaking loudly does not equate in a good argument.

Email: adamlieb24@gmail.com

I'm a parent Judge.

I prefer logical arguments that are clearly presented rather than a firehose of words.