Public speaking is phobia numéro uno for most people. Even the most experienced speakers will tell you they still get nervous before giving a speech or presentation. But through practice and experience, much of that fear can be overcome with confidence. So how do we engage students in meaningful public speaking exercises? With ribbons, medals, and coffee mugs of course! Tune in to learn about the growing competitive field of high school Speech & Debate. Coach Kristen Sullivan shares how she harnesses the raw potential of her students and guides them through the technical landscape of Speech & Debate competitions. BIS students Maddie Hickman and Trevor Fox join the show to share their first-hand experiences of what it’s like to be competitors in the speech debate arenas.