The summer of 2025 marks my third year participating in the externship program. This has been the second summer working with Kristen at the Silver Sage Girl Scouts in Boise. I have very much enjoyed my time working with this program, and especially the Girl Scouts program.

I worked to develop literature about upcoming changes to the highest awards programs. This included a brochure outlining the upcoming changes and new opportunities. I began working on this by familiarizing myself with the highest awards and the changes that were happening to them. The accompanying photo is the cover page of the brochure.

Also, I worked on creating an example slideshow for the Journey in a Day options. I also worked on informative flyers focused on recruiting new members.

These projects have been interesting because it has allowed me to use Canva. I have used this program minimally in the past, so I was excited about this experience. Besides getting to use Canva, another aspect that I have been excited about is learning all the ways the Girl Scouts program can benefit young girls. I did not realize the opportunities that these girls have while participating in this program.

My goal going back into my classroom this fall is to remember that there are programs, such as Girl Scouts, that I can partner with in order to provide a well-rounded educational experience for my students.

I have enjoyed working in the externship program because it allows me to experience other workplaces and to become knowledgeable about programs that are available for my students. I hope to participate in this program again!

Grade Level and Subject Taught: English 10-12