Troop Leader Spotlight: February 2024
February 14, 2024
[Pictured from left to right: Ashley Wood, Jennifer McCants, Tiffany Nopper]
Meet Ashley Wood, Jennifer McCants and Tiffany Nopper. These three amazing troop leaders were nominated by their peers for their dedication and outstanding leadership. Troop leaders work hard every day to deliver a high quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience for girls.
Ashley Wood, Troop 84504 & 84524
Time Volunteering: 9 years
Service Unit: 629 Woodlands
Favorite Girl Scout Cookies®: Tagalongs
What are three things you wish you could tell yourself when you first became a troop leader?
1. Clear out a closet to store all of your Girl Scout craft/activity supplies!
2. Build a team of dedicated adults and work together to lead your troop.
3. This will be one of the most rewarding uses of your time and energy.
What are your two favorite things about being a Troop Leader?
1. Watching the growth of the girls in my troops as they become confident leaders.
2. Spending time outdoors and traveling with the troop.
What is one of your favorite Girl Scout memories?
Earning my Gold Award with a project designed to promote education about and inclusion of kids with various mental and physical disabilities.
Anything else?
I was a Girl Scout from kindergarten through high school before becoming a Girl Scout Leader as an adult. In addition to leading troops 84504 and 84524, I also serve as the Woodlands Service Unit Fall Product and Cookie Manager.
Jennifer McCants, Troop 33016 & 33010
Time Volunteering: 7 years
Service Unit: 610 Go-Fer
Favorite Girl Scout Cookies®: Samoas
What are three things you wish you could tell yourself when you first became a troop leader?
Don't sweat the small stuff. You will survive cookie season... again... and again... and again. You WILL make a difference in these girls lives and love them all like your own.
What are your two favorite things about being a Troop Leader?
Being able to share amazing experiences with both of my daughters and all the girls in both of my troops. I also cherish being able to play a huge role in shaping who they become and the values they develop.
What is one of your favorite Girl Scout memories?
I have so many! Visiting Savannah, GA and Washington DC with my troops are my most favorite though.
Anything else?
I appreciate and value everything Girl Scouts stand for and truly hope I've been a small part of making some lasting and joyful memories for my daughters and my troops.
Tiffany Nopper, Troop 61252
Time Volunteering: 6 years
Service Unit: 654 Whispering Pines
Favorite Girl Scout Cookies®: Do-si-dos
What are three things you wish you could tell yourself when you first became a troop leader?
- Take the unexpected as an opportunity to teach
- Don’t sweat the small stuff
- Every girl participates at their own level
What are your two favorite things about being a Troop Leader?
My favorite things about being a leader is watching the girl’s grow into young women and leading with a dear friend.
What is one of your favorite Girl Scout memories?
I don’t have one favorite memory. I love that every meeting or event brings new experience for all of us.
Do you know a Troop Leader who deserves to be recognized for delivering a high quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience? Consider nominating them for the Troop Leader Spotlight!
