Madison School to Host Workshop on Raising Resilient Girls

The Madison Junior School will host a program on “Raising Resilient Girls,” presented by Simone Marean, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the internationally recognized Girls Leadership Institute (GLI). Her engaging presentation, which is open to the public, will cover the development of girl dynamics beginning in preschool through high school years.

This presentation for parents and teachers will focus on how to help girls practice assertive, self-expression, emotional intelligence, and healthy relationships, preparing them for a life of personal and societal leadership.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how and why girls of all ages are aggressive with one another, the importance of emotional intelligence for healthy conflict, the role of mistakes and the limitations of blame, the concept of contribution, as well as establishing a road for healthy conflict. The hour-long program will be followed by a 30 minute Q&A session.

“We are excited to host this program and although Ms. Marean’s focus is on girls’ research, many of the principles and concepts are relevant to the social and emotional development of both boys and girls,” Nicole Sherrin, Principal of Madison Junior School stated.

Simone Marean (pictured) is a passionate and dynamic educator of girls, parents, and teachers. As the co-founder of GLI, she has taught programs both in the United States and abroad, including at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa and the American School in Dubai.

Ms. Marean graduated magna cum laude from Bryn Mawr College and has a Master’s degree in Educational Theatre from NYU. Previously, she taught at many New York City schools, including The Young Women’s Leadership School and the Brearley School. She has also appeared on the Today Show and KQED, a northern California public radio station, and presently lives in Berkeley, CA.

To RSVP for the event, please email cathleen@girlsleadership.org. Following the presentation, GLI will be opening enrollment for a parent/daughter workshop series, which consists of four weekly sessions exploring issues such as emotional intelligence, communication skills at home and with friends, as well as other relevant topics.

About Madison Junior School

At Madison Junior School, the purpose is to develop life-long learners who are informed, responsible and productive young citizens. Faculty and administration try to achieve this by providing challenging and diverse programs that reflect high expectations of a caring environment.

Opportunities abound to learn effectively, to think critically, and to participate wholeheartedly, both in the classroom and in clubs and sports.

For more information on Madison Junior School, located at 160 Main Street in Madison, please contact Principal Nicole Sherrin at 973-593-3149.

Photo courtesy of Julie Pedersen

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