Girls Leadership
Shana Opdenberg is an experienced educator specializing in STEAM and educational technology for grades 3-8 at Little Falls Public Schools since September 2006. In addition, Shana serves as a teacher and workshop leader for the Girls Leadership Institute, facilitating the Real Parents, Real Daughters workshops in Northern New Jersey to promote learning and connection between parents and daughters. Prior experience includes a role as a Library Media Specialist at Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union from September 2005 to September 2006. Shana holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Rutgers University and a Master's degree in School Library Media Specialist from Seton Hall University.
Girls Leadership
Girls Leadership teaches girls how to exercise the power of their voice through programs grounded in social-emotional learning. We provide programs for girls, workshops for families, and professional development training for teachers, guidance counselors, and non-profit staff. We center gender and racial equity in our work to address the internal and external barriers to leadership development. Our work is structured around four central values: Authentic Communication, Courageous Growth, Equity, and Play. Girls includes anyone who identifies as a girl, as well as non-binary and gender expansive youth