Mrs. Serafin has been teaching in the Ocean View School District for 24 years, 18 of those at Hope View Elementary. She’s a proud supporter of the Hawks — both of her kids went to Hope View and she lives in the neighborhood.

“You know, it’s six hours a day here,” Serafin said. “I’m so excited for them to have a really modern, comfortable space. It kind of made me think of when you see how Google does their offices, and they have all of the different options for seating. It makes it fun, you know? Fun and comfortable.”

She told her students before the winter break that they had to empty their desks because the carpets were being cleaned, but didn’t let them in on the remodel, which was completed on Dec. 22. So, Monday morning was the big design reveal for the students.