DEBBIE SIMON is one of most acclaimed speech coaches in America. The Massachusetts Speech and Debate League voted her into the Coaches’ Hall of Fame. The National Speech and Debate Association voted her into its Hall of Fame. Two years ago, the NSDA chose her as Middle School Coach of the year. And a year ago, the Speech Communication Association of America chose Debbie as Co-Teacher of the Year. These awards have come because of her extraordinary work at Milton Academy. As a coach of the Upper School and Middle School Speech Teams, Debbie guided individual students to local, state, district, and national championships. Her accolades are too lengthy to list. Apart from her competitive success, she also is highly regarded as a premiere educator and wonderful human being. In the classroom, Debbie has taught English, Class IV grammar, Oral Interpretation in the Arts Program, and a host of Performing Arts courses. Most powerfully, Debbie directed over fifty plays at Milton, in the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. All of these facts about Debbie’s career are amazing; but they only suggest the special personal story. They point to what we all know – that Debbie is tireless. This committed teacher never stops, giving her talents to everyone.
FLUENCY is extremely humbled to have Debbie as one of our coaches. Her dedication to teaching, her care for her students, her passion for the arts – all emanate from the love that Debbie pours forth daily.
DEBBIE: Dr. Michelle Hill, a brilliant teacher, and scholar, taught me, “Your performance is a Gift.” Her advice always touches my heart. Please let me know what I can do to support your vision.