Cristopher Melendez, Instructor
My name is Cristopher Melendez, and I have been involved in debate for four years, competing in both congressional debate and extemporaneous speaking. In Congress, I was a Texas Forensic State finalist and recently placed third at the Texas UIL state tournament. At the national level, I have reached out rounds at every tournament. I placed fourth at Glenbrook, sixth at the Longhorn classic, and ninth at the Tournament of Champions. In extemp, I was the champion of the TFA Grapevine competition and runner-up at UIL State. I just recently placed sixth in the senate at the national tournament at the National Speech and Debate Tournament.
My coaching journey has been a fulfilling one. I served as the former president of the Spring Woods Debate Team and led the Equality in Forensics Advanced Lab. In my last year of coaching, I guided students to qualify and perform exceptionally well at most major competitions (UIL State qualifier, TFA State out rounds, TOC qualifier, NSDA Qualifier).
I am incredibly excited to join this excellent staff at the Congress program of the UH Honors Debate Workshop!