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Although I do not have my hair dyed, I have a few tattoos on my arms. School campuses in California are very liberal with what educators do with their bodies as long as it is SFW.
I think it’s best when students see all walks of life coming into the classroom. It helps to connect with someone when students know the person is being true to themselves within a certain respect.
I keep telling my classes that I’d be willing to shave my head for the right reason, but they’ve never challenged me to it. I’d say enjoy your pretty blue hair.
I say go for it. Like it has already been mentioned, students need to see people who look different (even with something as simple as hair color). You never know - it could always be the encouragement a student needs to take a chance on something they’ve been thinking about. People will always have opinions - don’t let that stop you if this is really what you want
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