GIRL WITH GRIT® IN SCHOOLS NOW.
Since 2020, Girl with Grit, a 501c3 educational youth nonprofit, has offered in-person and remote workshops empowering youth and women.
KIDS WITH GRIT
A curriculum developed in collaboration with education Service Center
Our mission at Girl with Grit®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is to empower youth through project-based workshops and empowerment sessions that teach them new skills that help improve their educational opportunities while promoting creativity, confidence, STEM, and workforce opportunities.
AS OF 2026, GIRL WITH GRIT DEVELOPED A CURRICULUM AS “KIDS WITH GRIT”. OUR GOAL IS FULL INCLUSION AND TO INFUSE OUR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH TOOLS, SAFETY, STEM, AND CONSTRUCTION INTO EVERY KID’S CLASSROOM. CONTACT US TO FIND HOW TO BRING OUR PROGRAM TO YOUR STUDENTS.
Contact
Email: info@girlwithgrit.com or girlwithgritprogram@gmail.com
Phone: (210) 201 – 3315 (automated pick-up)
Social: @girlwithgritprogram
Skills We Teach
G-GRATITUDE
R-RESILIENCE
I-INTEGRITY
T-TENACITY
GRIT KIT
THE TOOLS, THE LESSONS, AND THE PROJECTS WE HAVE TAUGHT FOR YEARS IN ONE TURN-KEY KIT FOR INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT.
We have traveled throughout the nation delivering our trademarked Girl with Grit workshops and empowering youth and women. Now you can buy the curriculum through us and empower your community.
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Team Grit
Blythe Zemel, M.A. – Child and Adolescent Therapist (CIS and UC)
Kelle Muse – Experienced CT Educator (Judson ISD)
Angela Votion – G/T/STEM consultant (Region 20)
Rolando Ruvalcab, M.Ed.- Coordinator III, Instructional Services (Region 20)
Natalie Salyers – Occupational Therapist Graduate Student (IWU)
Allie Perez – Workforce Development (US Department of Energy)
Girl with Grit
Support Us
What do donations and sponsorships fund?
How You Can Help
– Donate: Your financial support provides youth with access to our curriculum kits along with tool training, workshops, and safety education. Girl with Grit is proud to direct all donations directly to serving youth.
– Volunteer: Help by training at workshops, volunteering at events, or hosting our programs.
– Partner: If you’re part of an organization or company that shares our vision, consider joining us as a sponsor or partner to help bring these opportunities to more youth.
Donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.
*Please note, this is not a workshop address, it is our P.O. Box. Workshop addresses change based on their location.
Become a Volunteer
GIRL WITH GRIT COMMUNITY
GIRL WITH GRIT SAN ANTONIO
GIRL WITH GIRT AUSTIN
GIRL WITH GRIT HOUSTON
GIRL WITH GRIT DALLAS
GIRL WITH GRIT COLORADO
GIRL WITH GRIT NATIONAL
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Blythe Zemel, founder of Girl with Grit, is a passionate advocate for education, creativity, life skills, workforce development, and mental health. As a speaker, she focuses on engaging youth in skills and workforce pathways. An experienced educator and nonprofit leader, Blythe is also training to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.
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