There are so many words that come to mind when trying to describe the importance of Janet Kretschmer. She was a passionate educator who always encouraged others to sit and observe what was going on around them. She found so much beauty in a sunny day filled with the laughter and conversation of children. 

My goal is to raise the necessary funds ($2,260) to install a bench in her honor at the uptown Memorial Park in Oxford, Ohio. I hope that others can take a moment to sit and enjoy a beautiful day, or maybe make a new friend.