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Sally Ride Performed by Sheryl Faye

Sally Ride – America’s First Woman Astronaut

Sally Ride is glued to the classroom television as astronaut John Glenn blasts off into space. “I want to do that,” she quietly says to herself, only to be reminded that girls can’t be astronauts. They can’t be shortstop for the LA Dodgers either, another early aspiration, and she soon sets her sights on tennis, learning teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Her insatiable curiosity leads to a passion for science, and children will join in Sally’s discoveries through fun, interactive experiments, all of which they can do again at home. As she matures, she studies the wonders of the universe and finally, when girls can, she becomes America’s first woman astronaut and a passionate advocate for STEM. Her compelling story will ignite students’ curiosity and inspire them to dream, dare and develop their own gifts and talents to the fullest.

TWO Different Versions Available: One for Adult Audiences and one for K-5 children!

A Powerful Message

An incredible show! I felt like I was really watching the real Sally Ride. Very captivating! ~ East Lyme Public Library, CT (Adult Version)

Thank you so much for your presentation of Sally Ride. I was unsure at first if you could top your Helen Keller presentation from last year, but I quickly learned that you are a master teacher and actor. The children learned so much from your presentation and it was super engaging. The children were glued to your every word.
The message you sent that everyone can be a scientist regardless of your sex or interest was powerful. You asked the children what were some of their interests. You said “if you like make up, you could be a make up scientist”. This debunked the myth that scientists can only work in a lab finding obscure cures for illnesses. Your message that everyone can be a scientist (whatever your passion may be) resonates with our current educational push and need for STEM instruction in the classroom.
~ Lizette Crowley, 2nd grade teacher, Lowell MA

Thank you!!! You were phenomenal ❤️. There were points when I Actually was like wow she is Sally Ride! Thank you so very much for everything! I’m sure you will be back next year and for many years to come. ~South Elementary Andover MA

“The kids LOVED your performance” ~ Principal Memorial School, Upton MA

The show is 45 minutes with questions.This only applies to the children version. There is no Q&A with the adult version.

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RELATED CURRICULUM SUGGESTIONS:

  • Common Core in STEM, social studies and language arts
  • Women’s history
  • American history
  • Character education
  • Biographies
  • Authors
  • Space studies
  • Team building and leadership
  • School book fair

Historical women performances by Sheryl Faye:

Anne Frank – A Life to Remember: A Story of Hope, Love, and Perseverance
Sally Ride – America’s First Woman Astronaut
Susan B. Anthony – Women’s Rights Activist
Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Supreme Court Justice
Queen Elizabeth II – Her Majesty

Helen Keller – Champion of the Disabled
Amelia Earhart- Pioneer in Aviation
Abigail Adams – America’s  First, Second Lady
Eleanor Roosevelt – The First Lady of The World
Clara Barton – Civil War Nurse and Red Cross Founder
Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Writer of the Frontier

Historical Women Performances

Clara Barton performed by Sheryl Faye

These performances are ideal for:

  • School Assemblies
  • Enrichment Programs
  • After-school Programs
  • Libraries
  • Camps
  • Theater Groups
  • Historical Societies
  • Scout Troops
  • Senior Homes
  • Birthday Parties

Read what people have said about Sheryl Faye Presents.
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For all historical performances bookings, please contact me directly.

Bring Helen Keller, Clara Barton, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Sally Ride or Anne Frank to your school or organization!

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