thank you

It takes a community to make a children’s museum. We have been inspired, made reverent and are grateful for the relationships we have created and will maintain throughout the life of  i play Children’s Museum.

We recognize the difficulty of making a list of this kind, we would appreciate it if your name has not been added to this list, please contact us to have it added for the April web update.

Loida Gonzalez, Springfield Civic Association, opening our eyes to an opportunity Skeeter Scheid, Springfield Art Guild, co- President, keeping the flame burning Jennifer Cardwell, jendesign, inc., graphics designer, committed to the project Nancy-jo Manney, Executive Director, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, keeping the project in perspective Jane Hess, Get Out and Give Back, Inc., organizing first Gala event Trent Williams, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Mary Bellor, Trustee, Phillip Graham Fund – first advisory board member West Springfield Rotary Club, first speaking opportunity Adriane Smolen, researches non-profits and housing and civic associations for promotion purposes Sally Galloway, Center for Health and Harmony, introducing us to “Integrated Nutrition” John Pellegrin, Beth Kimlick, Jay Cohen, John Frazier completing bylaws and incorporation papers Community Business Partnership – first Friday networking opportunities B.P. Walker – non-profit status workshops Sherry Baker – Director, Knollwood Preschool, offered speaking opportunity with Burke cluster preschool directors Rob Barnard, C.P.A., obtained Employer Identification number Springfield Woman’s Club – interested in volunteering with us Anna Kaviani, Owner, Allegra Print and Imaging, business cards donation Association of Children’s Museums – being a member of a progressive, innovative organization inspires us everyday Lynn Smith, Community Leader ~ it takes a community Gretchen Martens, Fairchance of DC, bringing in the professionalism needed to create our business plan Noreen deHoll, Instructional Assistant for Autism class FCPS, our artistic education inspiration Jan deHoll, Instructional Assistant HS FCPS, musical genius Martin Saenz, Signs by Saenz, donation of banner and standing signs Springfield Days 2006 Business Education Partnership of West Springfield Pyramid ~ it takes a community John Frazier, The Emerald Group, doing everything he can Heidi Willard, Scrapbooks that Teach James Cabrera, Rocket Communications, LLC, patient soul Burke Annual Festival 2006 Mom’s Group of Springfield Down’s Syndrome Buddy Walk Festival 2006 Springfield Mall, Clarke Green and Kelly Gilfether, marketing department, supporting “Come Play in the Arts” 2006 Stacy Moore, Moore’s Sweets and Balloons, making us fun Jason Osser, Embroidme of Springfield Plaza, Making us “art humans” Donnalyn Giartanna, Frank Mitolo, Silver Diner of Springfield, you make the difference Bill Covey, Owner, Covey’s Carpets – blessing in disguise Cynthia Roulliard, BRUU Mime Troupe of Manassas Amy Kant, A Different View, giving me some perspective Gaea L. Honeycutt, G.L. Honeycutt Consulting, LLC. Celeste Pickard, Margaret McDonald, Lauren Lee, Marques Mack, Lydia Jerchorek, Mary Rose Janya for contributing your art and skills to the children Alexandria Jaycees for supporting us at Art Day 2007 “Mr. Don”, “Mr. Skip”, Sharon Jaffee – Kindermusik, Sara Skoglund – Kinderdance and a women’s barbershop quartet from the Pride of Baltimore chorus of Sweet Adelines for performing at Twist and Shout Day 2007 Pearl Schaeffer, Executive Director, Philadelphia Art Education Partnership Don Brown, Board member of Philadelphia Art Education Partner Beverly Levett Gerber, co-author, Reaching and Teaching, Students with Special Needs through ART Joseph Faber, Jessica Wolf great people at Cox Business Services Mara Burk, Educational Coordinator, Lorton Arts Foundation, she believes in the vision Misha Bolkhovitinov, Arts Director, Firebird Design Studio, his persistence in the vision Lloyd Curtis, Owner, Knowledge Points of Alexandria, design committee Samantha and Dan Katz, adding children’s museum board experience to the mix Sharon Zarozny, owner, Brilliant Exits, providing focus, perspective and realistic steps forward Fairfax County Park Authority, all of your support makes a difference Candra Preshong, Fusion Dance Center Carmen Cotto, owner, My Gym of Burke