There are places in the world that bring peace and joy. Places that we visit, if only in our minds, that bring us happiness and often those places are connected to people. For me I think of running around the trails with my brother as a kid, sitting on the back deck with Mom and Dad while my kids play, the perfect camp spot my husband found a few summers back or the middle of a classroom as it’s students erupt in excitement like the chemical reaction they just tried.

See everyday, when we step into the Seeds building, we get to step into a place of wonder and joy, our happy place. It is a place where creativity, invention, determination, knowledge, respect, compassion, and JOY thrive. But, that wouldn’t be possible if not for the people, big and small, that fill the building. When we come in we get to connect to the people. We connect with families, students, teachers, friends, and our community. We connect little minds with big ideas that will undoubtedly change the world. When you come here, you are a “Seeds Friend”, we are connected. Mother Teresa said, “You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things.” Those connections matter. It is those connections that make this place special; makes it great.

So, when you hear, “Welcome to Seeds, Thank you for connecting.” I hope you understand it really means…”Welcome to our happy place, I hope it brings you as much joy as it brings us, we are so happy you are here!”