ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Some members of the Channel 9 family went back to school Wednesday.
Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry and anchor Greg Warmoth were among those who visited various campuses in Orange County for the 2016 Teach-In.
Awesome time #TeachIn2016 at Rock Springs Elementary #Apopka. #WFTV pic.twitter.com/pQzJX1AyiC
— tom terry (@TTerryWFTV) November 16, 2016
The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools organized the event in honor of American Education Week. This year's theme was 'Great Public Schools – A Basic Right and Our Responsibility."
Enjoyed meeting some amazing teachers, staff and students! Thank you for having me @TCHSWolves #TeachIn #wftv https://t.co/3wQ3L7U5Tp
— greg warmoth wftv (@GWarmothWFTV) November 16, 2016
Visitors spent time with students of all ages, even the youngest ones.
9 Investigates reporter Christopher Heath went to his son's kindergarten class.
So much fun to spend the morning at Andover Elm. with my son's kindergarten class. #TeachIn #WFTV @ocps pic.twitter.com/f5Nud5T9aL
— Christopher Heath (@CHeathWFTV) November 16, 2016
Orange County Public Schools reported more than 3,500 volunteers participated in last year's event. It also serves as a type of career day, as anchor Nancy Alvarez posted on Facebook.
Meteorologist George Waldenberger gave a presentation on weather at Kaley Elementary School.
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