The foundation allows children in special educational programs to become superheroes

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Sometimes we’re really lucky to see how wonderful a community can be. On Thursday, one group’s efforts helped students see themselves in a way they had never seen before.

So what do you need to become a superhero?

Well, a grand entrance seems like a must. Perhaps be a seeker of truth, justice and the American way of life. Oh, and you have to take those heroic low-angle silhouette shots with the sun in the background.

“You know what your skills should be?” – someone asked Alexa, a student at Station Camp High.

“Run real fast like Flash!” she said.

“Hey Alexa, do you have a favorite superhero?” I asked her.

“I like Wonder Woman!”

Invincible bracelets. Invisible jet. Good choice.

“I like her lasso of truth,” I told Alexa.

“Yes!” she said. “We have eight high schools here. We’ll have a parade soon.”

Station Camp High brought together 138 students in special education programs from throughout Sumner County. They were joined by peer mentors. This was thanks to the local Every Kid Is A Hero foundation.

Foundation president Britt Maxwell donated $12,000 to Sumner County Schools.

“They know they can use this money to help children with special needs develop and prepare them for the real world,” he said.

There was something else waiting for the students. The Every Kid Is A Hero Foundation gave each of them their own comic book.

“It says ‘Super Alexa!'” Alexa said, holding up a comic book with her name and likeness on it.

“What does Super Alexa do?” I asked her.

“She saved the city from Doctor Villain!” she replied.

“To see the look on their faces when they see themselves in their own story, that’s the reward we want,” Britt said.

I have one more question for Alexa. Aside from great entrances and low-angle silhouette shots, what makes someone a superhero?

“Because they help people,” she said.

Well, in this case, a lot of people at Station Camp High on Thursday were really great.

“You don’t need a cape, you just need to take care of it,” Britt said.

More information about the Every Child is a Hero Foundation can be found on the website Here.

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