Schmidt,+Barb

 Returning to the judging pool after about a 10-year hiatus. Formerly a varsity LD coach at Rosemount MN High School. I appreciate a thoughtful case which is well founded in research. I tend to prefer debates focused on the 'why' rather than 'what' or 'how'. I do expect the debate to focus on the core resolution; kritiks need to have a strong link. Use of evidence in addition to persuasion is encouraged. Moderately fast speed is fine.