Ashley is the current President of the Southern California Debate League. She is also head coach for Arcadia High School's Speech and Debate Team, where she has been coaching for 25 years.
Email: anovak@ausd.net
Derek returns to the position as Vice President of the Southern California Debate League. He is head coach at Gabrielino High School. He was honored in 2023 with the CHSSA Service Above Self Award.
Email: yuilld@sgusd.net
Brett has been teaching at Long Beach Poly, his alma mater, for 31 years. He has been a Speech and Debate coach for over 29 years. He's coached three state champions and has had three runner-ups. He has been league president and is currently serving as treasurer.
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Rick is taking on the position of Secretary for the first time this year. He has been a speech and debate coach in SCDL for nearly a decade. He also teaches history at Woodrow Wilson High School.
Email:
ricardo.payan@lausd.net