Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts - BONUS: Troop Leader Experience Exploring the Silver Award Changes and National Discussions

BONUS: Troop Leader Experience Exploring the Silver Award Changes and National Discussions

08/31/23 • 59 min

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

With the upcoming new Girl Scout year and new Silver Award requirements, I thought I would share an episode I recorded with Sarah Heeter for her podcast 'Troop Leader Experience' last spring.

Girl Scout Councils are rolling out this updated information. Check your council's website for updates and GSLearn for trainings for your Girl Scouts (and you).

We also recorded an episode about the Highest Awards, especially the Gold Award!

https://pod.link/1439828810/episode/824ccd0587f406f4ad6855d0f3074e76

Check out that episode and other great information regarding troop leadership at Troop Leader Experience wherever you listen to audio. https://pod.link/1439828810

With the upcoming new Girl Scout year and new Silver Award requirements, I thought I would share an episode I recorded with Sarah Heeter for her podcast 'Troop Leader Experience' last spring.

Girl Scout Councils are rolling out this updated information. Check your council's website for updates and GSLearn for trainings for your Girl Scouts (and you).

We also recorded an episode about the Highest Awards, especially the Gold Award!

https://pod.link/1439828810/episode/824ccd0587f406f4ad6855d0f3074e76

Check out that episode and other great information regarding troop leadership at Troop Leader Experience wherever you listen to audio. https://pod.link/1439828810

Previous Episode

Ep 117 Jaansi Patel Project Neurify Girl Scout Gold Award

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/

In this episode of Hearts of Gold, we hear from Jaansi, a 15-year-old Girl Scout and proud Gold Award winner. Jaansi shares her project, Project Neurify, which aims to make AI education accessible to all. She fundraised through a workshop and used the money to build a website with a free video curriculum and curated resources. Despite starting her project before ChatGPT became popular, Jaansi's timely focus on AI education is commendable. Tune in to learn more about her inspiring journey.

More about Jaansi:

Jaansi is a Girl Scout from New Jersey attending Phillips Exeter Academy. She has been a Girl Scout for nearly a decade, beginning her journey as a Daisy in kindergarten. Her Gold Award initiative, Project Neurify, is a free online curriculum with helpful videos and curated resource lists that provide a platform for computer science and artificial intelligence education to be available for anyone and everyone. Jaansi has also completed her Bronze and Silver Awards. She is passionate about making mental health and computer science education more accessible, especially for marginalized communities. Outside of Girl Scouts, Jaansi runs a podcast of her own, LearnOn Podcast.

Links:

https://www.projectneurify.org/

https://pod.link/1526489066

Jaansi's Gold Award project, Project Neurify, aimed to make computer science and artificial intelligence education accessible to all. She fundraised through a workshop and used the funds to build a website with a free video curriculum and curated resources.
Her fascination inspired Jaansi's project with artificial intelligence in medicine and her awareness of the lack of accessibility and representation in higher computer science education. She wanted to provide a more comprehensive and accessible teaching curriculum for those who may be socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Jaansi faced challenges in running her project virtually and had to find ways to establish a human connection with her team of volunteers. She used communication platforms like Discord and organization tools like Notion to keep everyone connected and accountable. Documenting everything was also crucial for her final report and for cherishing the journey of her project.

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Next Episode

Ep 118 Janae-Rose Fageyinbo Youth Connect Charlotte Girl Scout Gold Award: Breaking Down Barriers

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In this episode of Hearts of Gold, Janae-Rose shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project called Youth Connect Charlotte. She addresses the issue of segregation in her home city and the lack of interaction between youth from different backgrounds. Janae-Rose's project involves partnering with Transforming Youth Movement to connect participants with students from other areas of Charlotte, allowing them to discuss the issues they see in the city and build connections. Through this initiative, Janae-Rose aims to promote positive change and bridge the divide in her community.

More about Janae-Rose:

Janae-Rose Fageyinbo is a born-and-raised Charlottean who is proud of her immigrant roots! In fact, her efforts to give back to any community she is a part of comes from her value for collaboration between people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Currently, she is a rising sophomore at Yale University and still participates in Girl Scouts as a leader at the local Boys and Girls Club. Janae-Rose has a few different career ideas up from going into academia, teaching, or working in healthcare and she's excited about all the opportunities ahead of her. As a Girl Scout since 1st grade, Janae-Rose has definitely benefited from being exposed to a variety of fields and opportunities since elementary school.In her free time, Janae-Rose enjoys reading, baking, and hanging out with friends.

Links:

https://youthconnectclt.wixsite.com/website

https://www.instagram.com/youthconnectclt/

Key takeaways from the episode:

1️⃣ Building Bridges: My Gold Award project, Youth Connect Charlotte, aimed to bridge the gap between different communities in my city. By bringing together youth from diverse backgrounds, we were able to foster understanding, break down barriers, and create a sense of unity. It reminded me of the power of everyday conversations in driving positive change.

2️⃣ Finding the Right Partners: One of the challenges I faced was finding the right community partner for my project. I discovered Transforming Youth Movement, an organization already working with court-referred students. Their goals aligned perfectly with mine, and their support was instrumental in the success of the project. It taught me the importance of finding partners who share your vision and are eager to help you execute it.

3️⃣ Embracing Iteration: Throughout the project, I learned the value of flexibility and iteration. I initially started with a book club, but quickly realized it wasn't engaging for everyone. So, I adapted and transformed it into a conversation club, which sparked more meaningful discussions. It reminded me that being open to feedback and making adjustments is crucial for creating a program that truly resonates with participants.

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