Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We provide local same day and express flower delivery service anywhere in the Norristown, Pennsylvania area. Our firm has been voted “Best Florist in Philadelphia” on numerous occasions. We operate multiple floral design centers in the Norristown area. Our Plaza Flowers location is located at 417 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403. The Penny’s Flowers location is at 263 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038.
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers is a family owned business founded in 1983 by Dottie Drummond. Dottie had a keen ability to leave her customers delighted with service and stunning Flowers. Since inception Plaza Flowers has offered this same level of service Dottie ingrained into the business and future generations of Plaza Flowers family members. Seven day per week service for the entire Philadelphia region existed then and still does today.
Wonderful Flowers and gifts prepared by the professional Plaza Flowers folks can be found at any time which keeps loyal customers coming back. As a result of their outstanding service, Plaza Flowers has been voted and awarded numerous commendations such as, as “Best Florist” by several regional publications, Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year” and has been ranked as a “Top Florist” by three national wire services. Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and the GOP 2000 Convention in Philadelphia.
Searching for the best flowers from a florist you can trust? Penny’s By Plaza Flowers is the best choice and now you can send flowers or gifts to your special person or group whether they are in your neighborhood or across the country. You will find the finest quality flowers direct from farms around the globe. We sell the freshest blooms from farms in Holland, Ecuador, Columbia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and California.
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has beautiful plants and flowers for World Teachers Day on 10/5!
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World Teachers Day
Some brief history on World Teachers Day reveals that it was first officially created on October 5, 1994. However, the concept actually occurred earlier in 1966 when there was a conference in Paris with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO). These groups felt there was a need to better define teachers rights, responsibilities and general areas of the teaching profession in all countries.
October 5 is recognized as World Teachers Day. Around the globe this is a day when teachers are honored for the great things they do to educate young and old alike. Most of us have fond memories of at least one special teacher. That person that made learning fun and made you feel like you could conquer the world. For me it was my third grade teacher, Mrs. Robinson. There was never a day when I did not want to hurry and get ready for school.
Occasionally referred to as International Teachers Day, October 5th is a day when we can do special things for teachers to show sincere appreciation for all the contributions they make in shaping our world. Each year there is a different theme for the day. Below are some past themes and the current theme for 2020:
- 2016 – Valuing Teachers and helping to improve their status
- 2017 – Empowering Teachers to do more
- 2018 – The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher
- 2019 – Young Teachers: The Future of the Profession
- 2020 – For 2020 it is no surprise the pandemic has created new challenges for teachers. Dealing with the rotating schedules of virtual and in class teaching plus the anxiety of students is a new experience. Therefore the theme this year is “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future”.
For teachers this is a great time to think back on a person who influenced them to choose teaching as a profession. What a great day to reach out to them and let them know how they so positively impacted your life. As a teacher ask your students to think back on the things that they value in a teacher and even name a few of their favorites. Make it fun by giving them paper and drawing utensils so they can create a poem, letter or thank you card expressing their gratitude.
If you are part of the school administration, make it a point to celebrate World Teachers Day. Your support for the teachers and encouragement for the parents and students to do the same can result in creative and meaningful memories. Using social media virtual school presentations will go along way to motivate and keep teachers focused and digging deep to teach. Here are some facts to share with parents and students to help them better understand the challenges female teachers face:
- In the country of India for example, there are many remote regions where the number of female teachers is sparse. Basically half the number of teachers in remote places.
- There is a disproportionate number of female to male teachers in pre-primary education verses in upper secondary education.
- Women tend to have higher numbers of being teachers for primary education in low-income countries than in higher income countries. About half the number.
There are lots of other interesting facts surrounding the teaching profession like teachers are the third most trusted profession in the UK following doctors and nurses. Primary school teachers spend on average about 782 years per year teaching. There are over 100 countries that celebrate World Teachers Day. And the term “teachers pet” is thought to date back to 1890.
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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers Company Mission
The management and staff at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers are committed to providing top quality flowers, plants, related gifts, and services. Because of the role our products play in the expression of your sentiment, we do not merely sell products; we convey your feelings. With this in mind, we strive to serve our customers with unsurpassed excellence. We hope that our customers and the recipients of their gifts enjoy the beauty, fragrance, and cheer that our products provide. Our goal is to exceed their expectations time after time.
It is equally as important to make your experience with Penny’s By Plaza Flowers enjoyable and convenient. To achieve this, management relies on the friendly, knowledgeable members of our team to give you the personalized attention you deserve.
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