Teachers, students, authors, and parents: Our members say #ThanksForTheSpark
Had it not been for a few very special people, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
People like Bayard Rustin, Sidney Hillman, and Frances Perkins inspired me to follow my passion and helped shape my values.
I’ve always wanted to say thanks, so last week I did. And it felt good to finally say it.
But I couldn’t believe the outpouring of responses we received from our members.
Freelancers from across the country reaching out to each other, to their 4th grade teachers, famous authors, and their students -- just to say simply, “Thanks for the Spark.”
I was touched to see such gratitude.
We all have those people who made a difference in our lives -- and most of them will never know it. For our members, I’m glad to say that’s not the case.
Here are some of my favorites:
#ThanksForTheSpark Carol Peligian, the best teacher I ever had: http://t.co/p3uTreLV38 @freelancersu @parsonsadmiss
— Brian Wood (@brianwood) August 18, 2014
@Sara_Horowitz #ThanksForTheSpark I think the person who inspired me to become a journalist was @ThePattiSmith.
— Kat Friedrich (@eco_journalist) August 17, 2014
Shout out to @justinkemerling, the first person I met dedicated to making design work for the greater good, full time. #ThanksForTheSpark
— Kevin M. Fitzgerald (@kfitzfitz) August 15, 2014
Ms. Hands my high school art teacher. Believed in me, pushed me, & helped me build my college portfolio #thanksforthespark. <3
— Stevie (@StevieNYC) August 14, 2014
To the chap from the @salvationarmyuk who ended a school assembly with these five words - You Can Make A Difference. #ThanksForTheSpark
— Clair R (@clair_rigby) August 15, 2014
Ms. Pamela Stith, Pomona Catholic High School - she put great novels in my hands, encouraged my writing & my snark so - #ThanksForTheSpark
— citizenrobot (@citizenrobot) August 14, 2014
To Mr. Rick Powell, who in 7th grade told me my writing was something every time he read our assigned journal entries #ThanksForTheSpark
— Carolina Longoria (@carocarocaro_) August 14, 2014
@freelancersu My kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 4th grade teachers encouraged me to write. I still do! #ThanksForTheSpark
— Herb'n Maid (@herbnmaid) August 14, 2014
My art teacher in highschool gave me every opportunity and encouragement to go beyond where I could've on my own #ThanksForTheSpark
— Rebecca Overstreet (@RDOverstreet) August 13, 2014
My 3rd gr tchr helped me love writing, my 8th gr tchr showed me what I could do with it, @SueCampbell_ pushed me. #ThanksForTheSpark
— John Bray (@fishsticked) August 13, 2014
**Who influenced you to follow your passion? It’s never too late to say #ThanksForTheSpark! **