Learn how Girls on the Run can be another avenue to physical education and character development for girls in your school. We are excited to share the details of the Girls on the Run Middle School Program, Heart & Sole. The Heart & Sole curriculum was developed by Girls on the Run International to meet the unique needs of middle school girls. Rich with themes girls can relate to, the curriculum addresses the whole girl—body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection—and builds important life skills. Heart & Sole is accessible to all girls regardless of athletic ability or fitness level and considers the range of ages and varied experiences of middle schoolers. We will also share some of our coach training techniques used to implement our character development program.
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Heidi Moreton
For the past ten years Heidi has worked as the Executive Director for Girls on the Run Utah. Girls on the Run is an after school youth development program for girls in 3rd-5th grade. The Girls on the Run mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Heidi has found her dream job as she is passionate about leadership and equality for women and girls in our community. Girls on the Run creates a connected and safe place that invites women and girls to honor their voices and embrace their gifts. With over 15 years of marketing and program experience, Heidi loves to explore creative, fresh program and fundraising efforts. Under Heidi’s direction, the Utah council has won marketing, fundraising and council management awards and the organization has grown from serving 30 girls at 2 schools to over 1,700 girls at 130 schools across Utah. Heidi enjoys running, traveling, fashion and spending time with her husband and three kids.
heidi@girlsontherunutah.org
Ivy Denihan
Ivy is the Program Director for Girls on the Run Utah. Ivy was a student-athlete on the Women’s Track and Field team at The Ohio State University, where she received her undergraduate degree in Sport Administration and a graduate degree in Kinesiology. Prior to her position at Girls on the Run Utah she worked in college athletics within the development department, fundraising and campaigning for student-athlete scholarships and working with major-gift donors. With her passion for empowering young girls, she has found the perfect fit with Girls on the Run and a new devotion to the nonprofit sector. Ivy loves skiing, hiking, and all that Utah’s outdoor lifestyle has to offer.
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