Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/81027
Liner talks teacher clothes: It can be a challenge shopping… since teachers are very conscious of cost. We are not well-paid professionals, even though we are very highly trained professionals. In the classroom… you shouldn't wear white. It's just not sensible. Sometimes you have to decide if your clothes can take paint, ink, markers or glue. I learned from this experience that… some of the nicer stores like Macy's have good value — especially when they have a sale. I also learned… being a model is work, too! But it was great to shop with someone who does it for a living. I think this outfit… makes me look professional. When I wear this, people are going to know I mean business. The clothes… Macy's: shirt ($31.99) and pants ($44) by Calvin Klein; shoes ($44) by Dress Shoes for Men; belt ($25.50) by Perry Ellis. Dan Liner BRITTAN ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, San Carlos Teachers Association "I like learning to be fun — but structured — with lots of movement and physical activ- ity, Teachers Association. "My usual work wardrobe is kind of casual; I wear short-sleeved collared shirts and dress jeans — not faded — and athletic shoes. I do a lot of yard duty, and it's not a glamorous setting. he could wear for Back-to-School Night or to Open House, and chose a navy shirt with fine black pinstripes and gray slacks with black loafers. "It's kind of classic, a clean and crisp look, which suits me, ents, as well as to school board meetings where the union is represented." " he says. "I can wear this for school events attended by par- September 2012 www.cta.org 19 " says Dan Liner, a second-grade teacher and the outgoing president of the San Carlos " Liner was looking for something more professional that