FROM SILENT THINKERS TO CONFIDENT SPEAKERS - Why Debate & Public Speaking Matter!
Many academically strong students struggle with articulation and expressing their ideas clearly. This interactive session will explore how debate helps students become stronger communicators, sharper thinkers, and more confident leaders. Join Executive Director Ann Walsh Henderson, on Sunday, May 31st to discuss the importance of debate, communication, and critical thinking for students today.
This interactive session will include:
Live discussion with the Executive Director of Westfield Academy, an elite and highly successful Debate, Model UN & Leadership program
Live student debate demonstration
Insights for parents on communication gaps in students
Next steps for interested families in helping children develop strong public speaking and leadership skills