Stephen Scopa debated for Pembroke Pines Charter, and graduated in 2017. As a debater, Scopa Championed Crestian, reached finals at blue key and FL states, placed 9th at nationals his Junior year, and reached several bid rounds. He currently coaches several debaters independently, and coaches for American Heritage Plantation. As a coach, his students have championed 20 tournaments and round robins, recorded 50 bids to the TOC and had 39 bid rounds. He recently graduated with a BA in philosophy from Florida State University. His main debate interests include strategy, framework, and theory. “I can’t wait to teach at NSD again, it’s a great opportunity to help students achieve their goals in one of the best activities high school has to offer.”