American gospel singer and actress Tamela Mann will serve as a magical mentor for this year's Disney Dreamers Academy along with Grammy Award-winning artist Adam Blackstone and Golden Globe-winning actor Tyler James Williams.
The popular Walt Disney World Resort mentoring program that supercharges the career dreams of high school students nationwide kicks off in Florida this week.
Mann, who won a Grammy Award for best gospel performance/song, will participate in the event along with her well-known husband David Mann, an actor and comedian famous for portraying "Mr. Brown" in Tyler Perry's Madea films and House of Payne.
Other celebrity participants include comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley; soft rock band Infinity Song; fashion influencer Jerome Lamaar; and New York's Hot 97 radio personality DJ Suss One, among others.
Each year, Disney Dreamers Academy selects 100 exceptional students from thousands of applicants, who share their personal stories and future aspirations through essay submissions. These Disney Dreamers, along with a parent or guardian, are invited on an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World in Florida for an inspiring, multi-day experience.
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