RICHMOND, Va. — Career Day at William Fox Elementary School on Thursday turned into an exciting, hands-on adventure as students met some of the city’s everyday heroes and explored what their futures might hold.
Richmond City Police, the Department of Public Works, and the VCU Life Evac team lined the school grounds with vehicles, gear, and demonstrations that had students wide-eyed and full of questions. From exploring safety tools to getting a close look at emergency response equipment, children got a real-world look at the jobs that keep Richmond running.
CBS 6 evening anchor GeNienne Samuels was also invited to take part in the event, giving students a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of television news. GeNienne shared clips from newscasts, talked about what it takes to deliver the day’s top stories, and even transformed the classroom into a mini newsroom. Students practiced speaking on camera and read scripts from an actual teleprompter — discovering just how fun (and challenging) broadcasting can be.
She gave a special shoutout to Ms. McClellan, Ms. Dunn, Ms. Candia and Mr. Dejnozka’s classes, who were energetic, curious, and a joy to speak with. Their enthusiasm filled the room — and a few may have uncovered a future calling.
Samuels also extended heartfelt thanks to Angela Donawa, School Counselor, M.Ed., at William Fox Elementary, who organized the invitation and helped bring the interactive experience to life.
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