Re: GEN: Dress Codes, etc.

["Anderson, Julie LHS-STAFF" <AndersonJ@ISSAQUAH.WEDNET.EDU>]

A number of posters on this topic seem to be drawing the conclusion that
nicer/more professional dress equals more respect for our profession, both
from students and adults.  I haven't seen this to be true, at least in the
Pacific Northwest.  The most respected teachers in my current school dress
casually.  One, a man, wears jeans and hiking boots every day, sometimes
with a sport jacket.  The second, a woman, wears khaki pants most of the
time.  They are also the toughest teachers we've got and provide a lot of
the leadership in our school.  They dress this way regardless of the group
they're with.

My perception is that where you are matters.  I know that Seattle is one of
the most laid back places around, in terms of acceptable dress.  I've seen
everything from evening attire to demin at the opera and symphony concerts.
I know this isn't true everywhere.  So when we make the big move half way
across the country in a few years, I'll need to figure out what's acceptable
dress where I'm going and shop accordingly.

So, my two bits, this time.  :)
Julie

Julie Anderson, Librarian
Liberty High School, a National Blue Ribbon School
Renton, WA
(425) 837-4901     andersonj@issaquah.wednet.edu

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