May 16 2023
Teaching, Coaching, and Adjudicating Speech, Debate, and Theatre with Adam Jacobi, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association
On this episode of The Stage, Adam Jacobi, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association comes on the show. Adam has been involved in education, adjudication, communication, and so much more for 20-plus years, and he continues to work to bring opportunities for every student in Wisconsin. With a background with the NFHS, NSDA, high school outreach programs, and more, he has wisdom and advice for all educators involved in speech, debate, and theatre. Throughout the conversation, we discuss a wide variety of topics, including:Why Adam has made a career out of advocating and teaching speech, debate, and theatreHis journey through educating, adjudicating, coaching, and moreHis educating experience in ChinaHow his work is helping high school students in Wisconsin The biggest challenges he's faced in his tenureSubscribe and share this episode! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!https://www.nfhs.org/Know someone who would be a great guest? Email: kburke@nfhs.org