ANST - Teachers

[Scot Eddy]

I think we have taken a potentially good idea (teacher screening) and 
dragged it to death. We're already carping about forms in triplicate, 
badges, certificates, judging criteria, the politics of getting 
warranted, ad nauseum. Let's not go overboard, but start simply. If I 
were a collegium steward I would like to know that a few Laurels (yes, 
we ALL know that there are Laurels of all ability levels and others 
who should be Laurels who aren't. Let's leave that arguement to rest.) 
have seen the presentation and given it their OK. As simple as a call 
or conversation telling me so should suffice.

I worry about the new SCAdian who sees a class on Iconography, for 
instance, and writes one of the Archangel Gabriel with a mohawk and 
earring and says "It's OK, I heard it in a class on Iconography." 
Insert your own potential catastrophe. Those of us who have a few SCA 
years under our belts have better BS filters. The new SCAdian usually 
doesn't.

Why not start them out on the right foot everytime instead of 
hit-or-miss. We've been getting better all the time. Less spun domes, 
less sneakers, fewer sweats, more accurate A & S entries. Let's give 
this growth a shot in the arm. 

"If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're 
getting."

By the way, if you're wondering about my credentials on teaching; I'm 
a combat vet. I teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Have for years.

Grace and Peace,

Jovian
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