Walt Disney Elementary was selected to participate in Keke Palmer’s Saving Our Cinderellas program this school year. Through this program, our fifth- and sixth-grade girls have opportunities to meet actors and other professionals who serve as “Celebrity Godparents,” helping students build confidence and explore their interests.
For Max’s visit, our fifth-grade girls took on the role of “Cinderella Reporters.” They prepared questions and participated in a question-and-answer session about his experiences as an actor. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to practice their interviewing skills and take the lead in the conversation.
One of the highlights was playing ZIP ZAP ZOP with Max. This lively theater game gave students a chance to practice listening, concentrating, and working together while enjoying time with their special guest. Max also signed autographs, giving each student a keepsake to remember the visit.
As a principal, I appreciate opportunities that bring learning beyond our regular classroom lessons. Meeting someone students recognize from television makes exploring careers feel personal and gives them another reason to be curious about what their own futures might hold.
We are grateful to Max and Saving Our Daughters for making this experience possible. We look forward to welcoming more Celebrity Godparents throughout the year and giving our girls additional opportunities to ask questions, try something new, and discover their strengths.
This visit was a special way to celebrate our schoolwide theme: “It’s a Small World at Disney School — Where Everyone Belongs.” We want every student to feel that sense of possibility.