Jill Peterfeso

Jill Peterfeso, Eli Franklin Craven and Minnie Phipps Craven Professor of Religious Studies at Guilford College, discusses the transformative power of Disney in education. She explains how Disney serves as a unique laboratory for learning across disciplines like data science and sociology. Jill highlights the need for critical examination of Disney's narrative and themes, such as settler colonialism. She also shares insights from her edited volume, touching on the diverse academic perspectives that reveal the magic behind the scenes and its impact on students.