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Speech & Debate: Crush Stage Fright & Be Effective at Public Speaking

SEG

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(359)

This incredibly interactive, fun, and engaging 8-week speech & debate course taught by former anchorwoman Mrs. Teresa Jones, will prepare students to be effective and compelling public speakers in any situation.

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This incredibly interactive, fun, and engaging 8-week course will prepare students to be effective and compelling public speakers in any situation. Students will learn the basics of speech organization, powerful communication strategies and public speaking techniques, as well as how to be competent and respectful listeners. 

Students will have the opportunity to write and deliver several different styles of speeches. The course will wrap up with students debating a topic. Students will...

Students will learn the basics of speech organization, powerful communication strategies and public speaking techniques, as well as how to be competent and respectful listeners. Students will learn about how to draw their audience's attention, how to open/close with topic and closing sentences, how to create compelling arguments, how to support a main idea, and more!

Teacher Teresa Jones has extensive expertise in public speaking; as a former anchorwoman, reporter and producer, she understands how to teach others how to appropriately address sensitive topics in an informed and neutral manner.

Teresa Jones enjoyed a successful career in broadcast news after graduating with a degree in Political Science from Ball State University.  She’s worked as a producer, reporter, and anchor in South Bend, Indiana, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Albany, New York before settling in Utica, New York and anchoring one of the highest rated newscasts in the nation.  

Teresa has covered major news events from senate races, a bridge collapse, and the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.  She’s moderated a congressional debate and has appeared on CNN and CSPAN. She’s also hosted multiple telethons, Boilermaker live coverage, and American’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk.

After leaving the news business, Teresa worked as the Director of Marketing for Presbyterian Homes and Services and was the press secretary for a 24th Congressional District candidate.

Teresa has served in various volunteer positions including Girl Scouts, The United Methodist Church, and various figure skating clubs.  In her free time, Teresa enjoys sewing, embroidering, and doing puzzles.  Teresa lives in New York with her husband, and has been homeschooling their daughters for the past six years.

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Needed supplies include paper and pencil/pen. Students will be required to record themselves delivering a speech and submit it to class.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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SEG

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(359)

Success Enrichment Group, known as S-E-G, offers unique and exceptional enrichment learning for homeschooled, public, and private-schooled children ages 5-18. Our classes are highly interactive and led by a team of professionals who know how to...