After being a Community Judge for 2 years, Steven Vaughan knew he wanted his kids involved in this activity. Finding no local clubs to join, he decided to start his own in 2006. Beginning with only 6 students, LOGOS Speech and Debate now averages over 40 students from around the Denver Metro area and beyond. He has coached National Champion speakers, as well as top 10 ranked debaters in Policy and Parliamentary Debate. In the past, Steven has served on the Stoa Debate Committee, being the Debate Chair for two of those years, as well as a short time on the Stoa Board. Steven’s love for speech and debate has recently led to his venture as the new owner of Monument Publishing. He is also a public speaker, former pastor, coffee roaster, and caterer.
“Coach Vance” grew up in Maine and was captain of his high school debate team. He graduated from the Univ. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1986 with a degree in economics. He worked for the Defense Department and two defense contractors for seven years, and then in IT for two large retail store chains. Since 2001 he has worked for a French engineering software company. He lived in France beginning in 2011, but moved back to North Carolina in 2015. He resides there now. He has been coaching, judging, and briefing team policy debate for public schools and home schoolers since 1998. He and his wife have two daughters (both homeschooled) and three grandchildren.