New York ROX Program: ROX becomes the favorite part of Caroline’s job as a school counselor

Oct 15

A Story About: A new ROX Facilitator quickly learns the power of The ROX Program
Submitted By: Caroline Kavanagh, Licensed School Counselor, ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes: After participating in The ROX Program, 86% of girls have higher levels of self-esteem and self-confidence
Did You Know? 3 out of 4 ROX Programs that start with philanthropy become self-sustaining due to demonstrated impact and effectiveness.

Caroline’s ROX Story

I stumbled upon ROX on Instagram in the Spring of 2024. I was immediately interested.

I work at a Title 1 school in The Bronx, NYC. There are limited funds for extracurricular programming. I attended an all girls school for high school and knew the power of girl connection. There is a lack of girl education and empowerment across the board, but more so in low income areas.

Luckily I was going to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Conference that summer and was able to meet ROX’s Dr. Lisa Hinkelman and Nancy Willis in person. I was awarded the Walmart Scholarship to start a cohort at my school.

To say that I am grateful would be an understatement. ROX quickly became my favorite part of my job. My girls absolutely loved coming to ROX each week. I had girls asking if they could join everyday. I saw a complete difference in each of the ten girls in my ROX Cohort. The skills learned in ROX are invaluable and PS 96 is forever indebted to this amazing organization.

rox faqs

What is ROX?

Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) is the nonprofit authority on girls. We conduct large-scale national research with girls, deliver evidence-based programs in schools nationwide and equip adults to better support and empower girls.

What is The ROX Program for Girls?

The ROX Program for Girls is an evidence-based program that 5th - 12th grade girls can opt into with parental consent, delivered in schools by trained and licensed female professionals. The ROX Program gives girls the skills they need to succeed in relationships, academics, career and life and has been validated with over 55,000 girls.

The ROX Program covers topics including: communication, relationships, body image, social media, stress and pressure, self-defense, college and career, leadership.

Who can run ROX?

Female licensed school counselors, social workers, educators and psychologists are eligible to facilitate The ROX Program for Girls.

How can someone become a ROX Facilitator?

Eligible candidates must submit an application to complete the 3-day training that prepares and certifies Facilitators to run The ROX Program for Girls. There are virtual and in-person training options available. Learn more and apply here. Scholarships are available to get trained and start a ROX Program at your school.