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title: "#GirlTalk | The Girls Preparatory School Blog | GPS Faculty"
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# #GirlTalk

## The Girls Preparatory School Blog

a look our unique culture and environment

### Recent posts

- [Recent Posts](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk)
- [The GPS Difference](https://blog.gps.edu/blog/tag/the-gps-difference#topic)
- [How to Support Your Girl](https://blog.gps.edu/blog/tag/how-to-support-your-girl#topic)
- [Selecting the Right School for Her](https://blog.gps.edu/blog/tag/selecting-the-right-school-for-her#topic)
- [GPS Alumnae in Action](https://blog.gps.edu/blog/tag/GPS-alumnae-in-action#topic)
- [Vlogs](https://blog.gps.edu/blog/tag/vlogs#topic)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/inside-the-classroom-middle-school-math-at-gps>

![Inside the Classroom: Middle School Math at GPS](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(34).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On September 15, 2023

## [Inside the Classroom: Middle School Math at GPS](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/inside-the-classroom-middle-school-math-at-gps)

*By Courtney Alexander Meissner ’08, Math Department Chair and Instructional Coach*

*( read )*

 Tags: [The GPS Difference](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/the-gps-difference)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/why-we-offer-dance-in-middle-school>

![Why We Offer Dance in Middle School](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(33).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On August 18, 2023

## [Why We Offer Dance in Middle School](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/why-we-offer-dance-in-middle-school)

*By Laurel Moore Zahrobsky ’90, Director of Terpsichord and Dance Instructor*

*( read )*

 Tags: [The GPS Difference](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/the-gps-difference)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/nurturing-her-confidence-and-respect-for-others>

![Nurturing Her Confidence and Respect for Others](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(32).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On August 4, 2023

## [Nurturing Her Confidence and Respect for Others](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/nurturing-her-confidence-and-respect-for-others)

*By Dr. Ralph Covino, History Teacher*

*( read )*

 Tags: [The GPS Difference](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/the-gps-difference)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/a-look-at-partnerships-in-the-community-pic>

![A Look at Partnerships in the Community (PIC)](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(26).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On April 21, 2023

## [A Look at Partnerships in the Community (PIC)](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/a-look-at-partnerships-in-the-community-pic)

*By Tiffany Simms '03 | History & Social Sciences Teacher, Partnerships in the Community (PIC) Advisor*

 Community service... 

*( read )*

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/helping-your-girl-develop-resilience>

![Helping Your Girl Develop Resilience](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(20).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On March 31, 2023

## [Helping Your Girl Develop Resilience](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/helping-your-girl-develop-resilience)

*By Marci Waldorf, Upper School Counselor*

*( read )*

 Tags: [How to Support Your Girl](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/how-to-support-your-girl)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/from-seed-to-harvest>

![From Seed to Harvest](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(22).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On March 19, 2023

## [From Seed to Harvest](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/from-seed-to-harvest)

*By Dr. Brandon Noel, Science Teacher and Dean of the Junior Class*

*( read )*

 Tags: [The GPS Difference](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/the-gps-difference)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/the-power-of-positive-affirmations>

![The Power of Positive Affirmations](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(16).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On March 13, 2023

## [The Power of Positive Affirmations](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/the-power-of-positive-affirmations)

*By Lindsey King, Eighth-Grade English Teacher*

*( read )*

 Tags: [How to Support Your Girl](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/how-to-support-your-girl)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/how-makerspaces-encourage-creativity>

![How Makerspaces Encourage Creativity](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(15).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On March 5, 2023

## [How Makerspaces Encourage Creativity](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/how-makerspaces-encourage-creativity)

By Will Glass*GPS Director of Library, Media, and Makerspace*

*( read )*

 Tags: [Selecting the Right School for Her](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/selecting-the-right-school-for-her)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/encouraging-your-daughters-artistic-voice>

![Encouraging Your Daughter’s Artistic Voice](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(10).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On January 13, 2023

## [Encouraging Your Daughter’s Artistic Voice](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/encouraging-your-daughters-artistic-voice)

*By Meg Persinger Brock ’79 *

*( read )*

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/humanities-at-gps>

![Inside the Classroom: Humanities at GPS](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(4).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On December 30, 2022

## [Inside the Classroom: Humanities at GPS](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/humanities-at-gps)

*By Katy Berotti, English Department Chair*

*( read )*

 Tags: [The GPS Difference](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/the-gps-difference)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/6-study-strategies-for-semester-exams>

![6 Study Strategies for Semester Exams](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(7).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On December 10, 2022

## [6 Study Strategies for Semester Exams](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/6-study-strategies-for-semester-exams)

*By Renee Romero, Sarah Clardy, and Katie Outlaw*

*( read )*

 Tags: [How to Support Your Girl](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/how-to-support-your-girl)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/world-languages>

![Inside the Classroom: World Languages at GPS](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(3)-1.png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On December 7, 2022

## [Inside the Classroom: World Languages at GPS](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/world-languages)

*By Dr. Erin Montero Rangno, World Languages Department Chair* 

*( read )*

 Tags: [Selecting the Right School for Her](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/selecting-the-right-school-for-her)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/how-a-strong-coordinate-program-benefits-single-sex-schools>

![How a Strong Coordinate Program Benefits Single-Sex Schools](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(5).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On September 23, 2022

## [How a Strong Coordinate Program Benefits Single-Sex Schools](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/how-a-strong-coordinate-program-benefits-single-sex-schools)

*By Beth Gaffney ’79, Director of GPS | McCallie Coordinate Programs*

*( read )*

 Tags: [Selecting the Right School for Her](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/selecting-the-right-school-for-her)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/inside-the-classroom-history-at-gps>

![Inside the Classroom: History at GPS](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Photos%20(6).png)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On September 16, 2022

## [Inside the Classroom: History at GPS](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/inside-the-classroom-history-at-gps)

*By Dr. Andrea Becksvoort, History and Social Sciences Chair* 

*( read )*

 Tags: [The GPS Difference](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/the-gps-difference)

<https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/ap-english-11>

![In the Classroom: AP English 11](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/Berotti-min-1.jpg)

![](https://blog.gps.edu/hubfs/GPS_Avatar.png) By [GPS Faculty](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/author/gps-faculty) On February 26, 2021

## [In the Classroom: AP English 11](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/ap-english-11)

*From Katy Berotti, English Department Chair, AP Language & Composition and English 11 Teacher*

*( read )*

 Tags: [The GPS Difference](https://blog.gps.edu/girltalk/tag/the-gps-difference)

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