Executive Committee
Maggie Berthiaume, Woodward Academy
Chairperson of the Committee (Term ends in 2024)
Duties: The Chair is the chief executive officer of the association who presides at all meetings of the members and of the Executive Committee. The chair drives discussion about the vision, purpose, and goals of speech and debate. The chair encourages involvement and teaches others to take on leadership responsibilities.
Contact: maggiekb@gmail.com
Jonathan Waters, Lassiter High School
Director of Operations (Term ends in 2023)
Duties: The Director of Operations organizes, coordinates, and manages the State Championship tournaments. The Director creates roles in the tournament to include all members of the Executive Committee and to increase volunteer participating from the Association membership.
Contact: jonwaters7@gmail.com
Jamie Wills, Cherokee High School
Director of Communications (Term ends in 2024)
Duties: The Director of Communications records minutes of all meetings, sending appropriate communications to the membership including a monthly newsletter. The Director helps to manage the flow of information to the website and social media accounts.
Contact: jamie.wills@cherokeek12.net
Richard Bracknell, Carrollton High School
Director of Finance (Term ends in 2023)
Duties: The Director of Finance collects dues and disburses funds for the organization. The Director of Finance secures any additional funds from third-party organizations. The Director of Finance maintains official financial records and is responsible for releasing an annual report every August.
Contact: richard.bracknell@carrolltoncityschools.net
Brianna Crockett, Valdosta High School
Director of Programs (Term ends in 2024)
Duties: The Director of Programs maintains, assesses, and creates resources to help fill needs for member schools. The director strategizes and coordinates an assessment to determine and fill needs. The Director of Programs oversees the development of the Novice Policy Debate Packet.
Contact: brianna.crockett@gocats.org
Unfilled
Membership Coordinator (Term ends in 2023)
Duties: The Membership Coordinator assists the Director of Operations and Chairperson of the Committee by serving as the Ombudsperson at both State Tournaments and chairs of the hardships committee before the State Tournaments.
Unfilled
Awards Coordinator (Term ends in 2023)
Duties: The Awards Coordinator assists the Director of Operations with the ordering of awards for all State championships. The Awards Coordinator oversees the voting process for any Association awards including but not limited to Coach of the Year, Hall of Fame, and Administrator of the Year.
Unfilled
Curriculum Coordinator (Term ends in 2023)
Duties: The Curriculum Coordinator assists the Director of Programs by helping to develop resources. The Curriculum Coordinator shall develop an online inventory of resources for all events.