Our Story
What is Purple Spark?
ULTRA ( adv; / əltrə / ) : beyond, to the extreme degree
VIOLET ( noun; / vī(ə)lət / ) : the color of light with the highest frequencies visible to the eye
ULTRAVIOLET ( adj. ) : having the capacity to shine beyond the brightest light
In the climate of today's education system, the need to encourage, empower, and expose our youth to new experiences has never been more needed. Every child has a natural interest, a natural gift, a natural SPARK. Whether it is a field trip to the state capital or just a hug and listening ear, it is our responsibility to ignite and foster that spark.
Purple Spark emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the next generation of leaders. We’re an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of collaboration. Continue reading below to learn more about the Purple Spark Movement.
Our Mission
Purple Spark is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization aimed at improving students’ creativity, leadership skills, growth and learning, self-determination, and sense of community through empowerment, encouragement, exposure, and life changing experiences.
Our vision is that every child will ignite their ultra-violet potential.
Our Pillars
Our Pillars
Leadership
"the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal"
Key Topics:
Integrity
Grit
Communication
Decision - making
Critical thinking
Discipline
Self Determination
"to define, name create and speak for one's self"
Key Topics:
Confidence
Empowerment
Community
"a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals".
Key Topics:
Love
Collaboration
Unity
Loyalty
Creativity
the ability to
transcend traditional
ideas, rules, patterns,
relationships, or the
like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods,
interpretations, etc.;
originality,
progressiveness, or imagination"
Key Topics:
Innovation
Enthusiasm
Passion
Growth
Everyday learning from peers, environment, and experiences.
Key Topics:
Risk-taking
Development