Ohio ROX Program: ROX changes the life of Facilitator Kristi Gerdeman
A Story About: ROX Facilitator Kristi Gerdeman
Submitted By: Kristi Gerdeman, Licensed School Counselor, ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes: Building healthy relationships, self-defense, using her voice
Did You Know? After participating in ROX, 86% of girls report higher levels of self-esteem and self-confidence
Kristi’s ROX Story
ROX has been life-changing for me-not only as an educator and leader in my school, but also personally. Through the program as a Facilitator, I learned about the importance of healthy relationships, boundaries, self-defense, and having the courage to use my voice.
ROX helps Kristi use her voice
These lessons gave me the strength I needed to leave an unhealthy situation in my own life, and begin building a safer, stronger future for myself and my children. Because of ROX, I not only found the courage to make positive changes in my life, but I am now able to share those lessons with my students.
My hope is that by empowering girls with confidence, self-advocacy skills, and knowledge about healthy relationships, I can help them avoid harmful situations and instead build lives filled with strength and respect. ROX didn't just influence my leadership-it saved my life. And now I get to pay it forward to the next generation of girls. What an honor and gift that is!
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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.
No girl pays to participate in The ROX Program
Want to give and support a ROX Program? $100 sends one girl through The ROX Program.
$1,000 sponsors an entire cohort of 10 girls!