Bishop Noll Institute educator and longtime speech and debate coach Kevin Burgun has been named executive director of the Indiana Schools Speech and Debate Association (ISSDA), the statewide organization serving speech and debate programs throughout Indiana.
In the role, Burgun will work with the ISSDA board of directors, coaches, schools and tournament leadership to support the organization’s programs, strengthen communication with member schools and help guide the association as it approaches its 100th anniversary.
Burgun has been involved in speech and debate for many years as a coach, educator and advocate for student activities. At Bishop Noll, he has helped build a program that has produced state competitors, national qualifiers, district champions and Academic All-Americans while giving students opportunities to develop their voices, confidence and leadership skills.
“Speech and debate has an ability to change what students believe they are capable of doing,” Burgun said. “As executive director, I want to make sure ISSDA continues to provide meaningful opportunities for students while also asking an important question: What value are we providing to the schools, coaches and students we serve?”
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