National Teacher Appreciation Week is winding up today.  Talk about a profession where  contributions outweigh their compensation! I know I wouldn't be able to do what I do if Mrs. Manahan didn't beat the passive voice out of my reporting. And 30 years ago, I had no idea Mr. Fairorth's detested "pop bluebooks" would prepare me to process breaking news in order to blog from tradeshows.

I know teacher appreciation week was created for schoolteachers but I hope you will take a moment this weekend to let your teaching staff know how much you appreciate them. At the very least send each a note acknowledging their contributions.These teachers keep consumers bonded to your business!

I salute all of the teachers in this industry- not just the folks who make their living by teaching students every day- I mean everyone who teaches us something new about scrapbooking. There's no designer or demonstrator day. There's no art director day. There's no project instructions writer day. Perhaps there should be.

So let's make sure during teacher appreciation week we offer up thanks to all of the "creatives" who continually keep us inspired. Who regularly contribute to this dynamic industry without a day of special recognition. Have a good weekend--Beth