Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

🎉 Congratulations Rachel Spitzer who has achieved the prestigious Gold Award! 🏆Her Gold award project was iny Kindness Campaign and Book. Rachel wrote, illustrated, and published the children’s book, Tiny Kindness, a book full of sweet characters and puns to show the importance of small acts of kindness. She collaborated with schools, libraries, community groups, as well as larger local, national, and international foundations focused on mental health and wellness, further spreading the message of kindness. Visit www.tinykindnessbook.com. Keep shining bright and continue to be the change-makers the world needs! Shernette Grant, Ph.D. 🌟 #GoldAward #GirlScoutsRock

🎉 Congratulations Portia Flaherty who has achieved the prestigious Gold Award! 🏆Her Gold award project was Benches for Bacon Ridge. Portia built and installed three trail benches to go along trails in the northern part of the Bacon Ridge Natural Area, which is in the South River Greenway and contains over 1,100 acres of forest and wetlands, to help increase park accessibility. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in your community inspire us all. Keep shining bright and continue to be the change-makers the world needs! Shernette Grant, Ph.D. 🌟 #GoldAward #GirlScoutsRock

🎉 Congratulations Piper Stephan who has achieved the prestigious Gold Award! 🏆Her Gold award project was Supporting Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers. Piper's project focused on providing engagement for those living with memory loss and informing young individuals on how they can assist and communicate with that group of people. She was able to actively volunteer with and design activities for a day program for those with memory loss, along with creating resources for young individuals. She presented a PowerPoint and a video that is being used in AP Psychology classes around the county that is also accessible to people nationwide. Keep shining bright and continue to be the change-makers the world needs! Shernette Grant, Ph.D. 🌟 #GoldAward #GirlScoutsRock

🌟🎓 Congratulations to Kailey Kasbeer-Betty, GSCM's Gold Award scholarship recipient from Girl Scouts of the USA! She Received $5,000 🎉 Her project "Blankets for Foster Kids" is truly inspiring. The blankets were inspired by Kailey's desire to comfort a family member who became a foster child in her own home. She tells the story of the trauma associated with the transition for this family member and how she found comfort in this special hand-made blanket. #Blanky4u taught people how to make no-sew blankets while educating them about foster closets for foster kids. “I engaged over 150 people to make and deliver over 100 blankets to Mirah’s Closet and Partners for Kids & Families.”Kailey said.👏 Our CEO Shernette Grant, Ph.D. had the honor of presenting her with a well-deserved certificate. 🌟 Way to go, Kailey – you're a shining example of leadership and service! 💚 To learn more about her gold award project check out her Website: https://lnkd.in/esTfDbwx or her social media platforms. Instagram: https://lnkd.in/edwZTgcT Tiktok: https://lnkd.in/ewGeYuvx

🎉 Congratulations Pavni Deshpande who has achieved the prestigious Gold Award! 🏆Her Gold award project was Communication without Borders. Pavni's Gold Award project tackled the challenge of second-generation Indian students disconnecting from their heritage due to language barriers. She shifted HindiUSA to online learning, boosting engagement with interactive tools like Kahoot quizzes, Pear Decks, and Blookets. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in your community inspire us all. Keep shining bright and continue to be the change-makers the world needs! Shernette Grant, Ph.D. 🌟 #GoldAward #GirlScoutsRock

🎉 Congratulations Olivia Hetherington who has achieved the prestigious Gold Award! 🏆Her Gold award project was Money Moves. Olivia's project “Money Moves,” focused on the root issue concerning lack of education regarding healthy habits with money. She educated young adults on healthy habits through a 90-minute educational presentation that included role play, budgeting activities, and providing tools for participants to utilize in their future. Each participant received a bookmark, t-shirt, and a farewell gift of candy for coming. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in your community inspire us all. Keep shining bright and continue to be the change-makers the world needs! Shernette Grant, Ph.D. 🌟 #GoldAward #GirlScoutsRock

🎉 Congratulations Naomi McKenna who has achieved the prestigious Gold Award! 🏆Her Gold award project was Trailblazing Through Terra. Maryland residents were once unaware of a targeted ecological area in Savage, Maryland. she changed this by uniting 100 volunteers to clear and construct a hiking trail on the property. Since then, she has presented her research about the site at many events. she's also created elementary educational modules dedicated to forest conservation, using interactive activities like leaf bingo to teach complex topics. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in your community inspire us all. Keep shining bright and continue to be the change-makers the world needs! Shernette Grant, Ph.D. 🌟 #GoldAward #GirlScoutsRock

🌟✨ Our weekend was nothing short of magical at the Family Fun Fest! 🎉 Our incredible Girl Scouts had the chance to meet with our CEO and even got their hands on the coveted "I Met with the CEO" sticker! 🌟✨ At Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, we're all about empowering girls to become leaders of tomorrow. 💪💚 Representation matters – when girls see someone like them in leadership roles, they believe in their own potential to succeed. 🌟 Let's continue inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders! 💚 Shernette Grant, Ph.D. #GirlScouts #FemaleEmpowerment #RepresentationMatters

🎉 Congratulations Megan Green who has achieved the prestigious Gold Award! 🏆Her Gold award project was Mental Health Awareness. Megan created a sustainable mental health awareness campaign that included the distribution of free stress relief bags to help her school community battle mental health disorders. The stress bags contained a Guatemalan worry doll, a stress ball, flyers on how to manage mental health as a teen. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in your community inspire us all. Keep shining bright and continue to be the change-makers the world needs! Shernette Grant, Ph.D. 🌟 #GoldAward #GirlScoutsRock