Crawford Leavoy — director of DA Speech & Debate, Global Programs coordinator and Upper School teacher — is not just helping students chase success. He’s more focused on helping them understand what it takes to earn it. Grounded in authenticity, Leavoy creates space for students to be fully themselves — to connect and grow, not just as competitors, but as people.
Speech and Debate News
Durham Academy is continuing and strengthening work in civil discourse — equipping students with the necessary skills to hold tough conversations with abiding respect, humility and curiosity.
Shortly after commencement, the freshly minted DA alumni won the public forum debate championship at the National Speech & Debate Association Championship.