Welcome to GLOW (Girls Leading Others Wisely)
Since 2006, the GLOW Program has been empowering girls to grow into confident, capable, and compassionate leaders.
Designed for girls aged 9–16, GLOW is a transformative 8-week leadership curriculum that builds self-esteem, life skills, and peer connection through guided activities and meaningful discussion.
With our easy-to-follow Facilitator Guides, educators, youth workers, and community leaders can confidently bring the GLOW Program to life in schools, clubs, and local organizations.
Each GLOW Guide includes:
- Weekly lesson plans
- Engaging hands-on activities
- Thought-provoking discussion prompts
- Tools to help girls discover their strengths and lead with confidence
GLOW is based on the belief that every girl has the potential to lead regardless of her background or experience. Through GLOW, girls develop critical skills in communication, decision-making, and teamwork, while also learning to uplift and support each other.
By participating in GLOW, girls develop a deep sense of empowerment and belief in their own abilities. They learn to recognize their strengths and challenges and how to use those insights to grow. Most importantly, they learn to support and encourage one another, building a strong, inclusive community of confident young women.
Ready to inspire the next generation of leaders?
You can bring GLOW to your community.
FEATURES OF The GLOW PROGRAM THAT ALIGN WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ALIKE:
»Designed by an educator with over 30 years of teaching experience, the lesson plans and creative experiences encourage girls to feel more comfortable to share in the GLOW Circle.
»Simple To Use: Simple To Use GLOW Leader Guides allow YOU to implement the content with ease. The GLOW Guides and Facilitator training are all you need to start your own GLOW Group.
» Focus on the "whole" girl; body, mind, heart and soul. Each class is 90 minutes but can be modified to accommodate your needs:
40 min GLOW Circle
10 min Healthy Snack
40 min Fitness
»Easy to flex: The GLOW Program is designed to be flexible and customizable to your setting. You can choose to include a fitness component or simply offer the GLOW Circle on its own.
GLOW offers a wide range of themed leadership programs, designed with girls aged 9-16 in mind. Each unique theme is composed of a curriculum built over eight classes - a total of twelve hours of content per theme.
All themes are versatile, in that, they can be offered in-person or virtually.
You are about to become part of a worldwide movement! The GLOW program offers every girl an opportunity to be passionate about what they believe in, confident with regard to their decision making and health minded. GLOW will inspire girls of all ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to be prominent, positive leaders.
The purpose of GLOW is to inspire girls in your community to grow in terms of their social, emotional and physical wellbeing!
GLOW leads girls to an increased awareness of their strengths and provides them with the tools fundamental to becoming role models and prominent leaders for others.
GLOW Leader Guides and Online GLOW Leader/Facilitator Training Videos provide everything you need to run the GLOW program and impact the lives of the girls in your school and in your community
(in-person or virtually).
»To engage girls within an open forum to share and listen to their peers while engaged in discussions relevant to seven transitional stages.
»To connect girls of various beliefs, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
»To provide each girl, upon completion of the GLOW program, a ‘backpack’ full of strategies to support them with life’s challenging situations
»To introduce girls to a world of fitness opportunities, with the intent of discovering ways to enjoy being active.
Our Mission
Girls Leading Others Wisely (GLOW) strives to provide girls with the self-confidence and the skills necessary to become effective and influential leaders.
GLOW offers a variety of programs designed to support both youth and those who guide them. Our offerings include 8-week GLOW groups for youth, single-session workshops, and specialized workshops and training sessions for leaders and facilitators. We also provide valuable resources for parents.
These programs are updated regularly and will be listed under the 'Training/Groups/Workshop Tab, so be sure to check back often for our latest offerings!
Kim Tackaberry is a lifelong educator and advocate who has dedicated herself to empowering minds and shaping futures. Graduating with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa in 1991, Kim's journey has been marked by an unwavering commitment to inclusive education. For over three decades, she honed her expertise, specializing in teaching students with learning disabilities from grades 1 to 12, leaving a significant impact at Foothills Academy in Calgary.
Kim's passion extended beyond the classroom when she recognized the need for a safe platform for young girls to discuss their challenges openly. In 2006, she fulfilled her promise by founding the GLOW program, providing a nurturing space for teenage girls to grow and share.
Her dedication to community service is evident in her five-year volunteer role with the Artemis Group of Calgary, where she raised funds for charities supporting women and children in need. In 2008, Kim's commitment to improving literacy and empowering young women earned her a nomination for the prestigious "Top 40 Under 40" award by Calgary Inc., highlighting her visionary leadership.
Today, Kim continues to shape education as a Designer of Professional Learning at the Calgary Regional Consortium. She has recently completed her Master's degree in education online at Queen's University, Ontario.
Kim's journey is a testament to her dedication, compassion, and belief in the potential of every individual. She is a beacon of hope, lighting the path to brighter futures for all through education and empowerment.