Wondrous Women Of Norristown: Arts Group Aims To Empower Local Girls

NORRISTOWN, PA — In age where STEM is often touted as the only road to success for young people, a new initiative in Norristown is making sure girls grow up knowing the world is their oyster.

Local organization Girls First, which puts on free programs for elementary school girls, is hosting a Wondrous Women Career Day and Luncheon on Monday, March 27.

"Students will have lunch with women from diverse career fields who will later talk about the paths they traveled to get there," organizers said. "Career Day is ultimately an opportunity to show girls that they can choose from vastly different career paths in the future and still create opportunities to leave a positive and lasting impact on the world."

Speakers include Jerri Lynne Johnson, the Founding Artistic Director of Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, former Norristown Municipal Councilwoman Sonya Sanders, renown nutrition educator Rashida Padgett, and Temple University student and radio host Ahn'yae Hedgepeth.

The program will specifically focus on helping girls see how their passions and hobbies can turn into exciting careers.

Girls First has a similar general mission: using the arts to teach social, emotional, academic, creative skills with broad applications.

The free event will be held at 1208 Green Street in Norristown from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Monday, March 27. For details and to learn more about Girls First, see online here.