TSTDC All Students

Thank you for your patience as we made our way through applications, interviews, and in-depth FBI background checks (kidding) these past few weeks. I am so impressed by all of you and we are lucky to have so many accomplished and dedicated students on our team. Whether you got a position or not (or even applied or not), I hope all of you remember that leadership isn’t just about a formal title and there are so many ways to show up and help lead, strengthen, and support TSTDC in the coming year. 

With that in mind, I am excited to announce your 2026-2027 TSTDC Executive Leadership Team:

Each of these people have demonstrated their commitment to TSTDC not just as competitors, but as leaders, teammates, and role-models. They have regularly shown their dedication to not only their own growth and success, but also to the growth and success of the team as a whole. 

Collectively, this group brings the unique combination of knowledge, expertise, experience, and enthusiasm needed to effectively lead TSTDC next year. I am confident that this group of leaders has what it takes to not only carry forward TSTDC’s longstanding traditions of excellence but to also advance TSTDC into a new era where excellence and success are defined by more than just “winning” (although there will still be a lot of that, don’t worry!).

I hope everyone has a safe and fun summer. Be sure to get some rest and use any extra time/space you have to get ahead for next year. Summer is a good time to learn even more about your events, find and cut scripts, write speeches, do research, put together pieces, and strengthen your general speaking/presentation techniques.  

All the best,

Coach Kelly