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Is a Teacher Appreciation Day enough?

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What would assessment photo selection be
without a Gnome? Ever place has one.
So we are coming up on another end of the year, for school districts at least, and it got me thinking of all the places we have been and people we have met.  Some of the best parts of what I do is meeting so many inspiring people and seeing so many creative ways to use and personalize space. A programmer learns a lot about people, what their goals are, how they work, who they work with and what they store. Skeletons anyone? It is fascinating!
The fashion model in one department.
We heard he/she changes outfits for every season!



I never think enough thought is given the work that our civil servants do for the betterment of our society.  Granted there is a teacher day and secretary day  and I guess even bosses day but does that really cover it?  Sometimes it is the janitor or the maintenance worker who is the most beloved by the kids at a school.  Social worker and metal heath specialist at county facilities face so much of the need in our communities.  And yes, the facilities and administrative folks, who are always on the side lines by not completing the core mission of an organization but instead provide the support that allows the people who do DO the core mission to get the job done! So for all those “government” workers out there, I know the press and election cycles can be hard on the government image, but feel appreciated for your service because at least one programmer  knows it is a lot of work and important.




Can't forget the Door Stops.
No place to put the bell? Stick it to a brick.
The possibilities wireless technology has given us.
Here is a little sample of the fun and personality of who we see because, like in most things, it is easy to step back and judge the group but when coming to know the individual people within that group, you come to know the truth.

Amazing fact that explains the innate connection
Do you have any favorite office pictures or stories of missed appreciation for a civil servant? Tell us or post a picture!

The scientifically correct version

All are Welcome in this garden
For all you users of "Lactation/Mothers Rooms" out there

In the back of an art classroom,
that's right kids back to work!
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