"I have full faith and confidence that Kirsten Nash not only has the foremost expertise to coach your students in whatever speech event they are looking to excel in, but will also treat them with compassion and kindness while upholding the national championship rigor that her past students are known for. She will work tirelessly to ensure that she sets them up for success at competitions, but also that their competitive success carries over into the type of person they want to be as adults in the real world."
Aly Mithani, Director, O'Connor Speech & Debate
Waleed '25
Stanford '29
My freshman year, I struggled to reach final rounds at local tournaments and was disappointed that I couldn't qualify for TFA State. I transferred schools because I heard that Ms. Nash was one of the best coaches in America- and she did not disappoint. With her targeted help, I became better at expressing my personality and articulating detailed thoughts. I went on to win four state championships and reach finals at NSDA Nationals, Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. More importantly, I grew as a person, learner, and thinker.
Esshan '27
"When I started extemp last year, I immediately fell in love. However, without any access to strong resources, I never placed at any competitions, and failed miserably, missing out on states. Yet, within just a couple of months of working with Ms. Nash, I've placed and bid at every single competition I've been to this year. For someone who didn't have many resources, Ms. Nash's work and dedication made a profound impact on my extemp. She's extremely comprehensive and I often find myself using previous discussions to help me during round. For anyone looking to improve, I'd highly recommend her coaching!"
Kajal '26
Duke '30
"Working with Ms. Nash has been an absolute game-changer! Ms. Nash has helped me understand extemp topics better, learn how to synthesize information in a quick fashion, and recite the information in an understandable way. As a result, I've been able to final three national circuit tournaments during the first semester of my senior year and receive my second MBA invite. I'm so grateful for the time we have spent together!"
Blake '27
"Ms. Nash identified my weaknesses on day one, and since then, I have been able to transform the way I do extemp in just one month. Coaching with her significantly catalyzed my improvement as a speaker."
JohnPaul '23
UTSA '27
"For two years in a row, I qualified and broke at the TOC and ranked top six in the state of Texas because of Ms. Nash's incredible guidance and insight into Oratory. Her kindness, wit, and engagement propelled me in my speech and debate career, and she did this all while reminding me, along with my teammates, of the importance of speaking to tell an impactful story dear to our hearts."
