T-shirt and Jeans

I have never felt so comfortable in the classroom as I did today in my t-shirt and jeans. Like most schools, my school implements a Jean Friday policy for its staff. I usually try to pair my jeans with a cardigan or nice sweater, but today all of the freshmen teachers were asked to wear t-shirts to support an upcoming event. I was leery. I rarely wear t-shirts to begin with and wearing one in front of my students I feared would make me look more like a student than ever. I only have four years on some of these kids and my khakis and pencil skirts are usually my definitive mark as an adult. Today, however, I rocked the t-shirt and jeans and loved it. I do not know if the t-shirt and jeans made me feel comfortable or if I am finally comfortable enough in myself to be comfortable in a t-shirt and jeans, but today I felt good. Students responded well to my relaxed look, and I would go so far as to say my look made them more relaxed around me. Whatever it was, I liked it, and I look forward to all of the jean days to come in my future!