by Don Stroud | Feb 14, 2018 | Re-election, Teen Court
“Judge Staudt’s Teen Court program gives many students, including myself, a hands-on view of the law and how the courts work. Teen Court has enabled me to give back to my community by using public speaking skills to make justice and mercy come alive. There is no better program than Teen Court for students to gain a respect for the law and engage in the civic process.” Veronica Maska, Student Volunteer
Veronica Maska
Student Attorney
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by Don Stroud | Feb 14, 2018 | Re-election, Teen Court
“Judge Staudt has provided an excellent program to Williamson County through Teen Court. I loved being in it during middle and high school, especially serving on the juries and as court clerk. It even provided me an opportunity to begin training others and practice public speaking, both of which have followed me into my professional career.
Teen Court was phenomenal for learning about the judicial system in a visual, hands-on way, taking the topics covered in government class and applying them to peers. As much as it helped me understand what it meant to be a juror and made me feel ready to be the foreman in a jury after I was grown, I think it most helps the defendants who choose to participate in a real jury of their peers and complete community service instead of keeping their ‘mistakes’ on their records.” Emily Estill, Former Student Volunteer
Emily Estill
Former Student Staff Member
by Don Stroud | Feb 14, 2018 | Re-election, Teen Court
“Judge Staudt played a major role in my high school career. I am a newly graduated registered nurse, and Judge Staudt’s Teen Court program helped with my public speaking skills, confidence, and political awareness throughout college. To this day, I still speak highly of Teen Court and how it directly shaped my career and the person I am today.” – Kara Thompson, Student Volunteer
Kara Thompson
Former Student Staff Member
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by Don Stroud | Feb 13, 2018 | Re-election, Teen Court
“Teen Court gave me the opportunity to experience court proceedings in a tangible way that I had always wanted. Judge Staudt was an incredible mentor. I’m so grateful she gave me the opportunity to learn under her. For five years she helped me grow in the program and I’ll never forget what an encouragement and blessing she was.” Colin Tompkins, Former Student Volunteer
Colin Tompkins
Former Student Attorney and Presiding Judge
