2026 MSAA Summer Institute

From Steamboat Willie to The Lion King to the emotional brilliance of Pixar films, Disney stories have always taught us what it means to lead with heart, courage, and purpose. This session invites school leaders to explore how the magic of Disney and Pixar can translate into meaningful, everyday leadership practices that build joyful, connected school communities. Principal Marty Geoghegan using clips, powerful images, quotes, and music, will have participants examining leadership lessons drawn from classic and modern Disney films and connect them to practical actions such as celebrating students through Good News calls home, reinforcing positive behavior systems, teaching and connecting with students during RTI/learning blocks, highlighting classroom learning through social media, and creating simple traditions that strengthen school culture.