ABOUT US
2015 NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE ASSOCIATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR
Elizabeth Bornia is an active teacher with certifications in Elementary Education, Drama, and Middle Grades English. As an alumna of Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts (‘98) in communications arts, she successfully competed in speech and debate locally and nationally throughout high school. Elizabeth’s passion for teaching led her to become a 6th language arts teacher from 2003-2008. She eventually came full circle when she accepted the position as a middle school speech and debate teacher and coach until her departure in 2015.
In 2015, Elizabeth was named the inaugural Middle School Coach of the Year by the National Speech and Debate Association. She specializes in coaching speech and debate events, general public speaking, and creative writing. She has also conducted workshops for teachers and coaches on starting a middle school debate team.
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ACADEMY OVERVIEW
INVITING 3-8 GRADE STUDENTS WITH A PASSION FOR COMMUNICATIONS & CREATIVITY
As a member of the Communication Arts Academy, students will be introduced to various components of communication arts including creative writing, graphic design, speech and debate, and television/video production.
Our Communication Arts Workshops are sure to keep students engaged this summer. Each week we will offer different options including, but not limited to Intro to Communications Arts, Intro to Middle School Speech and Debate, Advanced Middle School Speech, Advanced Middle School Debate, and Advanced Creative Writing.
Are you looking for one on one coaching? Well, look no further. Communication Arts Academy offers private coaching for speech and debate events, creative writing, general public speaking, audition prep, and more. Please contact us to set up your free consultation.
Group classes are a great way to learn about what communication arts is all about- communicating with others. These project based classes encourage students to collaborate with one another to improve their skills in speech and debate, public speaking, creative writing, television/video production, and graphic design.
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULE
GROUP COURSES, PRIVATE COACHING, SUMMER WORKSHOPS
AUDITION BOOTCAMP & MASTERCLASSES
We are proud to feature programs and workshops for students at every level from 3rd - 8th grade. Parents and students seeking training in the communication arts, will find diverse opportunities to enhance and increase access to exceptional attention.
Groups and workshops are intimate and designed to allow for both creative collaborations as well as one-on-one guidance and training.
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