The SMART girls shown above from left to right, Jessica Cabacungan, Jazmine Craig, Gwendolyn Trapp, Katarina Holt, Kara Webb, Chalaya Bryan, Imani Young and Nyah Henderson show off their new attitudes.
Graduating Senior from Morgan State University Kpambu ‘‘Kay” Karmorh provided her expertise to the Skills Mastery and Resistance Training program at the Youth Services for nine months during her internship. The program, also known as SMART Girls, at the YS focuses on physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
Karmorh spent time educating the 11 to 15 year olds, who needed specialized attention with conflict resolution two days a week for an hour.
There was a great effort to help the girls make positive decisions when faced with a challenge. Karmorh’s curriculum included information on attitudes, self-esteem, eating disorders, trust and respect.
Charmayne McClarine, director facility of Youth Services, said the SMART Girls program is very beneficial. She said girls are always looking for appreciation and acceptance. The program helps girls have a better outlook of them selves and helps them act appropriately in different situations.
‘‘I have seen a big difference in one of the girls. She was a child who reacted instead of putting thought into her decisions. This program is a great tool. It has given them an outlet. The girls were able to open up and talk with Kay,” said McClarine.
Karmorh said her on-the-job training taught her to be patient and it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.
Karmorh will graduate May 18 with a degree in Social Work and has been accepted into the Morgan State University master’s degree program.
SMART Girls is a component of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s SMART.
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