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creating the gslp Fostering Leadership Through Curricular Design National Conference on Girls Education February 2012 Kristin Ryan –[email protected] Rob Mather –[email protected] MISSION STATEMENT Dana Hall School is committed to fostering excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, within a vibrant, caring community. With emphasis on integrity leadership, diversity, and service as well as on respect for self and others, Dana Hall provides its students with a unique opportunity to prepare themselves for the challenges and choices they will face as women and citizens of the world. VISION STATEMENT The Girls Summer Leadership Program seeks to cultivate in its participants Dana Hall School’s core values ofintegrity, leadership, diversity, and service, as well as respect for self and others. Our program provides participants with aunique opportunity to prepare themselves for the challenges and choices they will face ashigh school students. Some of the GSLP Advisory Board • Introductions • Expectations • Boarding Orientation • High School Fears • “What is Leadership?” •Leadership Challenges • NOLS Leadership Styles • Ethics / Moral Values •Top Chef Challenge •JoAnnDeak: how girls lead differently •Strengths Finder 2.0 • Looking to High School •Climbing Challenge • Identity: “I Am From…” • Empathy-Building • Perspective / Circumstance • Non-Verbal Communication • Bullying Survey • Bully / Ally Scenarios • Public Speaking • Olin Engineering Challenge • Community Service Day: Best Buddies • Service Activities • BANQUET: feedback from mentors • Wellesley College • Letters to Self • High School Intentions One activity I thought was valuable was the rock climbing. It was both fun and you had to instill trust in the person that was belaying you. You also had to have confidence in yourself that you would make it to the highest point that you could. - 2011 participant I liked the bullying activities because it helped me understand others' feelings more when they are being bullied. It made me step into their shoes and realize that it isn't always easy to stand up for ourselves when we are being bullied. Because of the bullying activities, I've learned to stick up for someone when they are being bullied, even if I don't know him or her. Also, I now know to be more considerate of others and think before I start saying terrible things to them because chances are, I don't know their life story and what they're going through. - 2011 participant The top chef challenge helped a lot of the girls connect and communicate. They were able to be leaders on the small tasks they were given, have fun, and go out of their comfort zone as well. - 2011 HS Mentor Listening to Ms. Erisman talk about public speaking was interesting. I feel I’ll benefit from this in the future, especially during interviews. Going into it, I was nervous and thought I wouldn’t want to stand up in front of everyone and speak. However, once I got into it, I actually learned I like talking in front of people. – 2011 participant Blue Ariel Amanda Michelle Caiti Candace White Arielle Katie Elizabeth Casey Fenwick Sally Fiona Cheyanne Ally Mia Elizabeth Briana Gabby Sarah Nia Katey Eeshani Diarra Sarah Anna Ife Laura Bridget Sarah Jessica Kezia Lisa Katherine Maya Iliana Lindsey Marielle Janelle Margaret Mima Caitlin Victoria Blue White DH alum Katie Elizabeth DH alum DH alum Casey Fenwick DH alum DH alum Sally Fiona DH alum DH alum Cheyanne Ally DH alum DH alum Mia Elizabeth DH alum DH alum Briana Gabby DH alum DH alum Sarah Nia DH alum DH alum Katey Eeshani DH alum DH alum Diarra Sarah DH alum DH alum Anna Ife DH alum DH alum Laura Bridget DH alum DH alum Sarah Jessica DH alum DH alum Kezia Lisa DH alum DH alum Katherine Maya DH alum DH alum Iliana Lindsey DH alum DH alum Marielle Janelle DH alum Feedback from Participants… Because of GSLP, I am no longer afraid to be myself anywhere, even the places where I feel least comfortable. Before the program, I was always scared of how people judged me and viewed me as a person. Things that people said about me always got to me and I would feel really bad about myself. Now I am more confident about myself and I try to ignore all the mean comments people make about me. I thought that I made strong connections with the High School Mentors and the Young Alum Mentors. It helped me to talk to them and get to know them especially because I will be going to Dana for high school, and they have experienced it. The professional mentors were nice to talk to because you knew you were writing to someone in your blog who wanted to help you feel confident in high school. I had an incredible experience at GSLP, made tons of friends, and loved Dana Hall! Keep the program going and there will be a lot more accomplished female leaders one day! – 2011 participant I had an AMAZING time at the program and that I learned a whole bunch from it. The program helped me understand high school a lot better and now I'm not as afraid to go into high school as I was before the program. I am actually excited to be going into high school! I loved this program! I loved this program and the mentors so much that I am persuading my parents to let me come to Dana Hall for school! BENEFITS beyond the program Mitigates stereotypes about Dana Hall Humanizes Dana Hall, making it more accessible Reinforces benefits of an all-girls’ setting Introduces a positive boarding school experience Deepens connections with Dana Hall for HS Mentors Builds different connections to Dana Hall for participating alumnae Strengthens pride in the Dana Hall in faculty, staff, parents, students For more information, contact: Kristin Ryan –[email protected] Rob Mather –[email protected]