News 6 celebrates Teach-In Day at schools across Central Florida

Each year, Central Florida school districts host a Teach-In Day and News 6 staff play a big role.

Several members of the team including anchors, reporters, photographers and more took part in the schools’ initiative.

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Orange County schools says on its website, “Each November, in celebration of American Education Week, the Foundation brings business and civic leaders into the classrooms — in a fun and engaging way — to talk with students about academics, careers, and the future.”

So, for an hour out of their day, News 6 staff got to give local students a glimpse into the world of local TV news.

Take a look at how they got results for our communities.

Anchor Ginger Gadsden spent her morning at Lovell Elementary.

Anchor Matt Austin got to spend an hour at his daughter’s school. Matt said in his Facebook post, “Sawyer’s kindergarten class is filled with amazing future journalists.”

Crystal Moyer visited with fifth-graders at Oak Hill Elementary to share what she does as a multimedia journalist or MMJ. She instructed the students on how to interview teachers and two lucky students got to complete a mock news report on the new smoothies that will be available during breakfast and lunch.

News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve and photographer Corie Murray went to Dream Lake Elementary.

Photographer Jeff Segers visited with students at Waterford Elementary School.

Reporter Ezzy Castro and photographer James “Goose” Gosselin gave Windermere Elementary School’s news crew the inside scoop on the industry.

News 6 multimedia journalist Treasure Roberts visited fourth grade classrooms at Mollie Ray Elementary in Pine Hills on Dec. 8.