Changing the Narrative
As a Chatelain, have you ever been asked "Are women allowed to fight in armor?" or had a male newcomer be surprised to learn that there are plenty of other men who willingly dance/sew/etc? Are your A&S nights or fighter practices rather lopsided in terms of gender? How about archery, rapier, or equestrian? Is there more of a balance or do you see disparity there as well? This discussion starts with identifying our own implicit biases. When you think of each of the following g
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Chatelaine 205: Building well rounded members
We are all students. Whether we are in our first year or are life long learners, we all fit within our educational eco system. This past week, as we do every year, my job welcomed new Freshman to campus. The class of 2030. They are moving into dorms, finding their way around campus, meeting new people, getting excited for classes and those things they are about to learn. They are experiencing freedom, living on their own for the first time. The only people who arrived on camp
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Chatelaine 201: Building a Better Experience
Barony of Tir-y-Don Demo Display at Bacon's Castle Ren Faire. Chatelaine 201 These are more complex topics that focus on building a better Chatelain beyond the basics of the office. This is a start of a series for a new class I am developing for officer training. Building a Culture of Safety These concepts are based on the framework by Timothy R. Clark. Psychological safety is a condition in which you feel included, safe to learn, safe to contribute, and safe to challenge the
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