Chris Rothgeb

Graduated in 2005 from William Chrisman HS in Independence, MO. 

Bachelor of Science in Education - Speech/Theatre in 2010 from Missouri State University. 

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning in 2021 from Missouri State University.

2005 National Qualifier in Senate. Multi-time quarterfinalist in College Policy Debate at Missouri State University (4th Place Speaker Award at Emporia State University in JV Policy). 

Mr. Rothgeb, or "Roth" as he is known on the team, has been coaching since the 2012-2013 school year. His first two years were at Jefferson City High School. Over that time, he has had 31 qualifiers to the NSDA National Speech and Debate Tournament, and 3 State Champions (Poetry Reading, Policy Debate, and Original Oratory). 

Roth has a wife, Danielle, who helps out a lot with the team and two children: Keeley and Kauffman. 

Andrew Hart

Bachelor of Science in Communication - 2011 from Missouri State University

Master of Arts in Communication - 2021 from Missouri State University