Communication and Critical Thinking aren’t just skills for the classroom… they are skills for LIFE.
I get to work in partnership with an amazing speech and debate community in the Upstate of South Carolina. Our group exists to help young people become confident, clear, and compelling communicators with skills that serve them in school, in interviews, in careers, and in life. We believe communication is more than a skill set; it’s a form of stewardship. Whether a student is naturally outgoing or quietly thoughtful, our speech and debate community meets them where they are and gives them tools and opportunities to grow. We offer programs for ages 8 through high school, with options ranging from introductory speech to competitive policy debate.
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Between our policy debate classes (in-person, hybrid, and online) for both jr high and high school levels, there is a right fit and a right time for your family!
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We have a thriving speech club in the upstate of SC… but in case you can’t join us there, you can join us anywhere during our online Saturday Speech Symposiums!
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Additional ways to learn with me!
For families who are interested in a Charlotte Mason-based community and co-op in the Upstate of SC, I am also teaching 3rd grade and 6th grade Language Arts for EspritGVL during the 2025-26 year. (I weave in speaking and performance skills into every class I teach!) To read more about our community and how to enroll in it, please visit us over at EspritGVL.com.
If you have questions or are interested in my speech + debate class offerings in the Upstate area in 2026, please fill out the contact form. I’ll be happy to get back to you soon!
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