Hill Country Christian School of Austin is pleased to announce that it’s 9th through 12th grade students now have the opportunity to participate in the new Mock Trial Team. This academic competition provides an extracurricular activity that provides insight to our students on the judicial and legal process of our country. Further, competing in such a forum gives invaluable experience to the students in their skills of critical thinking and listening, quick analysis, oral advocacy, role playing, improved communication skills, data analysis as well as the opportunity to meet and work with members of the legal profession.
The team will be co-coached by a strategy coach and an attorney-advisor. We are excited to have two experienced coaches leading our Knights. Mr. Jeremy Valdez is a litigator in the State Administrative Courts here in Texas and also happens to be married to our Certamen Coach and Latin Teacher, Mrs. Erin Valez. Mr. Valdez’ legal experience will enrich our team as they rehearse their parts. He will provide “trial technique and training” to our students. The strategy coach is Mrs. Lia Mote, Director of Communication here at the school. Mrs. Mote comes with significant experience as a former college debater and coach. She holds a B.A. degree in Public Speaking and a M.A degree in Dramatic Production.
Please attend the information meeting to be held, Wednesday, November 12th on the fourth floor at 11:45 am.
HCCSA strives to bring competition and excellence in every aspect of our school’s extracurricular activities. This year we’ve seen this reflected in our school being acknowledged by the public in both athletics and academics. For more information about this exciting new opportunity for our students, please contact Lia Mote at lmote@hccsa.org.
