Suzanne_Marques's Blog

I would not be where I am today without the help of mentors.  God bless the generous people who have helped me along my way.

I'm know they were busy with their own lives, trying to get their work done when I would ask them questions again and again.

So when my childhood friend Bethany Stirdivant asked if I'd like to be a mentor with The Story Project, I was all about it!  Pay it forward!

Ok, not to get all sappy, but it's true that helping others is so rewarding.  I spent a few hours with a group of the most intelligent, spirited, outspoken, curious and lively kids I believe I've met in a long time.   I've posted some photos of them.

After my brief visit, memories flooded back of all of the senior reporters, producers, teachers and friends who gave me such valuable advice & criticism that I know I would not be where I am today without them.  Here's to mentors!

She works with the Story Project, enlisting creative talent to work with middle and high school students.  Media professionals from the film, television, and music industries inspire literacy by sharing stories while inspiring the kids to share their own.

The goal is to bolster self-esteem and enhance reading and writing skills.  They're working on creating a documentary or music video... they haven't decided which... These kids are going to be superstars!