Our Staff
ABOUT US
The Speech and Debate Coaching Staff at Pompano Beach High School brings over 13 years of experience building and strengthening the school’s Speech and Debate Program. Supported by a strong academic foundation in journalism, counseling, and educational leadership—including multiple graduate degrees from Barry University—the staff is committed to developing confident communicators and critical thinkers.
In addition to teaching AP Seminar, AP Research, Pre-AP English, and Debate Honors, the coaching staff also supports student leadership across campus. Through mentorship, academic guidance, and a culture rooted in excellence and respect, the Speech and Debate Coaching Staff continues to help students grow into skilled speakers, leaders, and advocates.
OUR TEAM
Student Officers
Emi Yoshiue
Debate Captain | Class 2026
Four-year Public Forum & Congressional debater. Founder of Dance Club, AP Capstone Scholar Recipient, and a student in the Engineering Magnet program
Avery Burton
Speech Captain | Class 2026
Four-year Extemporaneous speaker, AP Capstone Scholar Recipient, and a student in the Computer Science.
Eve Brachia
Public Forum / Lincoln Douglas Captain | Class 2028
Fifth-year debater an AP Capstone Diploma Candidate and a student in the International Business Magnet Program
Karl Michel
Expository Captain | Class 2028
Three-year Informative speaker and a student in the Computer Science Magnet program
Lily Weiner
Interpretation Captain | Class 2028
Speech and Debate student who competes in Program Oral Interpretation. She is currently taking AP Seminar and is in the Engineering Magnet Program.
Michelle Coulon
Congressional Debate Captain | Class 2028
Two-year Congress debater and an AP Capstone Diploma candidate and a student in the International Business/Accounting Magnet program.
Iann Heredia
Secretary | Class 2027
Three-year Lincoln–Douglas debater, an AP Capstone Diploma candidate, and a student in the Digital Technology Magnet program.
Danielle Raghoo
Treasurer | Class 2027
Three-year Congressional debater an AP Capstone Diploma candidate and a student in the Computer Science Magnet program.
Mathias Catoni
Communications Director | Class 2027
Three-year Congressional debater a AP Capstone Diploma candidate and a student in the Computer Science Magnet program.
Keira Dixon
Feeder School Liasion | Class 2027
Three-year Congressional debater and Extemporaneous speaker, a AP Capstone Diploma candidate and is a student in the International Business Magnet program.
Ava Goindoo
Debate Team Manager | Class 2026
Four-year Public Forum debater an AP Capstone Diploma candidate and a student in the International Business/Accounting Magnet program.
Natalia Spina
Fundraising Coordinator | Class 2026
Four-year Public Forum debater, an AP Capstone Diploma candidate, and a student in the Engineering Magnet program.
Alexandra Yeats
Executive Assistant | Class 2026
Four-year Public Forum & Congressional debater an AP Capstone Scholar Recipient, and a student in Engineering Magnet program.