Judge Philosophies
Adam Blood - UWF
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Allison Winter - UF
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Alyx Dickson - TJC
Not listed as a judge for this year.
Amanda Stevenson-Holmes - BU
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Amy Martinelli - UF
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Andy Stowers - UCF
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Anthony Ruse - UWF
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Asher Anderson - UWF
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Athena du Pre - UWF
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Becky Bush - BU
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Brandon Thigpen - UCF
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Brandon Reynolds - LSU
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Brendon Poor - UCF
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Brennan Hindman - UWF
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Carly Middleton - BU
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Chase Thompson - UCF
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Christina Gesmundo - Polk State
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David Harpool - Newberry College
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Elizabeth Medina - UCF
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Elizabeth Royappa - UWF
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Elyse Rose - UWF
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Eric Hamm - Lynn
I am a reformed policy debater. I love theory but hate speed. I believe that debate is a communication activity, and that speeding makes the activity inaccessible and less valuable. That said, I am usually OK with critical positions run on the Aff or the Neg (though Aff K need to have substantial "role of the ballot" discussions). Topicality, along with other procedurals, is always a fun position; I especially prefer good debate on the standards/reasons to prefer level. Counterplans do not have to be non-topical (with theory to support), but mutual exclusivity is important to avoid a permutation, which usually does not have to be understood as advocacy (but this can be challenged).
The two areas, besides my distaste for speed, that might be understood as more conservative would be regarding the neutrality of political assumptions and my skepticism of performative advocacy cases. I am open to political arguments from anywhere on the political spectrum. I will not take as an assumption "Trump bad," nor the contrary "Trump good." Defend these positions. For performance, perhaps my skepticism comes from the fact that I haven't yet heard it run well. Perhaps you can convert me. Identity positions have a higher threshold to clear.
With value-based debate, I expect clear discussion of the value and criterion. I enjoy getting into the philosophical weeds. I am a philosophy professor who specializes in 19th and 20th century continental philosophy. I also have an economics background, so feel free to get wonky.
Greg Moser - BU
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Hannah Fortin - Harding
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Hannah Bowman - UCF
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Isa Landry - Harding
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Janeen Banasiak - UCF
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Janis Crawford - BU
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Jazlyn Khan - BU
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Jess Tischmacher - Harding
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Joan Andrews - TJC
Not listed as a Judge for this year.
Jonathan Bridenbaker - LSU
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Jonathan Conway - UCF
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Jordan Lipner - UCF
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Julien Freeman - UWF
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Kate Hamm - Lynn
Katie Garratt - UWF
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Kaylyn Allen - UWF
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Kurt Wise - UWF
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Laura Kirby - UWF
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Lauren Strickland - UWF
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Lee McKinney - UWF
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Libby Hutchinson - UWF
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Lyssa Dougan - BU
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M'Liss Hindman - TJC
In judging debate, I am open to most arguments. However, I am a strong believer in civility and want to hear debaters making rational arguments without bashing or demeaning their opponents. I also like to hear clear organization with links to one another's arguments. I do not enjoy speed or excessive use of jargon. I believe debate should still be a communication event teaching solid communication skills that can be used in everyday life.
Maggie Brown - UWF
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Matt Johnson - Florida College
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Michaela Jacobs - UWF
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Mike Gray - Troy
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Niamh Harrop - UCF
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Nicky McHugh - UCF
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Nicole Willis - UWF
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Olivia Gardner - UWF
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Pearl Ruiz - PerU
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Sam Schepps - UCF
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Sarah Dickens - UWF
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Seth Fendley - UCF
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Shaun Brandes - UCF
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Stasia Raebel - BU
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Stefani Strout - UWF
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Stella St. Peter - UCF
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Susanna Li - MDC
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Sydney White - UWF
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Tal Argov - Lynn
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Tea Sterling - UCF
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Tiffany Harper - UWF
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Tralon Glover-Williams - UF
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Tyler Cole - TxState
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Will Hollis - UWF
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William Murphy - MDC
1. I expect civility and politeness.
2. I prefer policy style arguments, more stock issues. I will entertain K, but don't usually excite me.
3. While I prefer substance over style, I do expect a more conversational pace, especially as I'm getting older and hearing problems get in the way.
4. Criteria should make sense in the context of the topic.
5. I have 30 years experience in forensics.