Justin Morgan Parmett

Justin Morgan Parmett is a Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of Speech & Debate at the University of Vermont's Department of English (College of Arts and Sciences). He holds a BA from UVM (1999) and an MA in Communication from the University of South Carolina (2002). His expertise focuses on speech, debate, and campaign rhetoric, with extensive coaching experience in collegiate and high school debate programs.

Professional Experience:

• Former LDU debater and assistant coach (East Region Championship Tournament top speaker/champion)
• Coached multiple novice/JV national champions
• Previous roles: Debate coach at University of South Carolina, coordinator of public speaking program at University of Minnesota, and teaching/coaching at Western Washington University
• Involved with Minnesota Urban Debate League

Teaching: Courses include Effective Speaking and Communicating Masculinities.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but achievements include coaching national champions and program leadership roles.

Labs/Teams: Leads UVM's Speech & Debate program, emphasizing its unique position in the debate universe.