Talk about your intersection of entertainment and education! Carlos Santana paid a gracious visit to his alma mater, where I teach. He was accompanied by his wife, uber-talented drummer Cindy Blackman, along with Edward James Olmos and director Peter Bratt, brother of Benjamin Bratt. Together, they participated in a roundtable talk with students and the media, played five rippin' songs in the auditorium, and made a very generous donation of thirty guitars and two drum sets to our music department.
Santana's visit was an overwhelmingly positive event for our school. Teachers, admin and students were all excited and honored. The glow lasted for days. The power of celebrity, and the good it can bring to our schools is something that should, in my opinion, happen more often. It little celebrity attention could work wonders for the image and outlook of public schools in this country.
It would be great to hear about celebrity involvement in K12 schools. If anyone has had such an experience, feel free to comment!
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