EP 62 Katryna Dionisio - Music Walls Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Release Date: 06/17/2021
Ep168 Teaching Empathy and Neurological Diversity with Hannah MacLean
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Hannah MacLean’s Girl Scout Gold Award project focused on instilling patience, empathy, and understanding for neurologically diverse students within the Franklin Public School System. Motivated by the bullying and unfair treatment her younger sister faced, Hannah enhanced the district's anti-bullying curriculum and introduced a nuanced, Socratic-inspired curriculum focused on critical thinking. Her project involved three core components: collecting and distributing diverse books to middle schools, serving as an active student representative on local committees, and teaching her own educators...
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Ep 167 Restoring History and Building a Digital Future with Layla King
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Layla King discusses her impactful Girl Scout Gold Award project to restore Lincoln Cemetery, a historically Black cemetery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Partnering with the organization Saving Our Ancestors Legacy (SOAL), Layla took a hands-on approach to preservation, learning to clean and level headstones using specialized solutions to ensure the names of those buried there remain visible to future generations. Beyond the physical labor, Layla utilized her leadership role in SkillsUSA to launch a school-wide awareness campaign and donor drive, successfully bridging the gap between spreading...
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Ep 166 Building Connections: The Impact of Adoption Peer Groups Loren Elle and the project that gained her acceptance to The Ohio State
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Loren Elle shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project, which focused on creating a peer group for adopted preteens and teens. Loren Elle discusses how her personal experience with adoption motivated her to provide a supportive space for others with similar backgrounds. Through her project, Loren Elle not only made a significant impact in her community but also gained acceptance to The Ohio State University, where she is pursuing her passion for fashion and retail studies. Join us as we explore the challenges she faced, the support she received, and the valuable lessons learned along the way....
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Ep 165 Advocating for Animals: Andrea's Journey to the Girl Scout Gold Award
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Andrea shares her inspiring journey as a Girl Scout working on her Gold Award project focused on advocating for animal welfare, specifically for dogs in Florida. With the state ranking fourth in county shelter deaths due to overcrowding, Andrea discusses the critical issues surrounding impulsive pet ownership and the lack of spaying and neutering. To combat this, she created a comprehensive pet owner's guide in collaboration with her school, offering resources, tips, and tricks for the community to help reduce shelter overcrowding. Andrea also reflects on her lifelong passion for animals,...
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Ep 164 Roadkill Awareness: Raina's Wildlife Conservation Project
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Full transcript: https://substack.com/home/post/p-182329540 Episode Description: Raina shares her impactful Girl Scout Gold Award project, which focuses on wildlife conservation and reducing roadkill. She discusses her volunteer work at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge, where she noticed a significant amount of roadkill due to its proximity to a highway. To address this issue, Raina created informative wooden signs urging drivers to "Slow for Animals," along with a poster board that educates visitors about local wildlife and road safety. Additionally, she developed pamphlets detailing...
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Ep 163 Empowering Neurodivergence: Lia's Sensory Friendly Futures Gold Award Project
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Diagnosed with autism at a young age, Lia discusses her passion for promoting neurodivergence awareness and the need for sensory-friendly spaces. She created 20 fidget bins, filled with calming tools like calming strips, water timers, and Pop-Its, which she distributed to libraries, schools, and after-school programs. Lia highlights her vision of helping others understand the experiences of neurodivergent individuals and the importance of creating inclusive environments. Tune in to learn about her impactful work and the significance of supporting neurodivergent communities. More about Lia: ...
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Ep 162 Planting Trees and Building Community: Anita's Gold Award Project
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Anita’s project was planting 20 trees along the riverfront in her hometown of Yorkville, Illinois. She discusses the importance of biodiversity, particularly in riverfront areas, and the challenges posed by soil erosion and fluctuating water levels. Anita explains her research process to select tree species that would thrive in these conditions and her motivation to enhance the local environment. She also emphasizes the role of community involvement in the project, encouraging residents to connect with nature and enjoy their parks. Tune in to learn about her journey, the challenges she...
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Ep 161 The Purrr-Fect Home Building Cat Houses and Community: Gabby's Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Episode Description: Gabby shares her mission to support community cats in Gainesville by aiding the local trap-neuter-release operation, Operation Catnip. She highlights her efforts in building cat houses and raising awareness about the mental health benefits these community cats provide to university students, particularly at the University of Florida. Gabby explains the concept of community cats, differentiating them from feral cats, and emphasizes the positive environmental role they play. Tune in to learn more about Gabby's inspiring project The Purrr-fect Home and the importance of...
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Ep 160 From Passion to Action: How Annie Advocated for Pet Safety in South Florida
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Annie discusses her impactful Girl Scout Gold Award project, "South Florida Pet Safety." She highlights the alarming statistic that up to 30% of animal deaths are preventable and shares her mission to educate pet owners in her transient community about unique local dangers. Annie details her creation of a pet safety book tailored specifically for South Florida, covering crucial topics such as heat dangers, wildlife hazards, poisonous plants, and preparedness for natural disasters like hurricanes. She also shares insights on how she funded the project through community sponsorships, emphasizing...
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Ep 159 Embracing Cultural Diversity: Aanya Kasera's Journey to the Girl Scout Gold Award
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Aanya discusses her project, "Sharing the Joys of Cultural Diversity," which focused on fostering understanding and appreciation of cultural differences among children in her community. Aanya highlights two key components of her project: facilitating discussions about cultural identity in local schools and creating a children's book that details her own experiences as an immigrant from India. She reflects on her personal struggles with cultural acceptance and the importance of embracing one’s identity. Join us as Aanya shares her insights and the impact of her work in promoting cultural...
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Katryna installed two music walls at Wild Rose Elementary for kids with special needs.
More about Katryna :
My name is Katryna Dionisio and I am from California. I have been a Girl Scout since the 2nd grade, so 11 years. I originally joined to do fun activities with my friends but as I got older, it became so much more than that. I learned leadership skills and ways to make my community a better place. Through Girl Scouts, my passion for serving others grew and is something very important to me today. During high school, I was involved in other service outreach programs throughout my high school years. I held a position on La Salle’s student government, where I served as a co-commission on the service team. I was responsible for implementing plans and projects that benefited our immediate community. As for my future plans, I will be attending the University of San Francisco in the fall where I plan to pursue a major in Kinesiology to potentially become an Occupational Therapist and minor in design for graphic design. With this major, I hope to continue to use the skills I have learned as a Girl Scout to serve children with special needs as an Occupational Therapist.
Link to my YouTube channel with videos of my project & the process:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2r45wYKtioLiOYU0FXCTA
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