Ep 7: Girls as Community Builders

Quote: “The question I want to ask someone is: Is this the right school for me for the next four years of my life? (Student, Washington School for Girls) As we know well from our own lives, transitions between the chapters of life are filled with emotion, and the moments of saying goodbye and hello in life are often indelibly printed on our hearts. In this episode we offer advice and language that can be helpful as girls seek guidance in moving from the familiar and comfortable to the new and unknown. From preparing for the change to becoming part of a new community, each step along the journey presents its own set of questions and identity challenges. Dr. Beth Reaves, the President of Washington School for Girls in Washington, DC, and Joey Adams, an alum of Washington School for Girls who serves as the Manager of Graduate Success and Outreach for the school, join host Trudy Hall in a conversation about “belonging” and how to partner with girls as they build the skill set to engage with a new community to make it their own in ways that feel satisfying and authentic. As it turns out, enjoying that feeling of belonging is a choice, and it takes effort and intentionality. It also takes wise counsel from the adults who work with girls to ensure that each new chapter takes them to a rewarding “next” in life. The resources you need to know about: NCGS: www.ncgs.org Washington School for Girls: www.washingtonschoolforgirls.org