GWL Teacher to Appear on “Wheel of Fortune”

Ms. Kerri McDonagh, a third-grade teacher at Glenwood Landing School, was on “Wheel of Fortune” this November 27, 2024.

Ms. McDonagh said, “It was an incredible once in a lifetime experience! I’ve watched ‘Wheel of Fortune’ with my family since I was in elementary school. I was thrilled to share this experience with my students and the families of Glenwood Landing School. As a teacher, it is so important to build background knowledge through content. That was an important factor in recognizing the puzzle categories when solving. My knowledge of phonics also helped to anticipate spelling patterns when calling out vowels and consonants. Hopefully, one day I can see my own students on the show!”

Ms. McDonagh won $9,500 and came in second place! She spun the Wheel and successfully solved the following difficult puzzles including "Texas Hold 'Em" for song title and "Window Shopper" for person category!

Congratulations to Ms. McDonagh for her “Wheel of Fortune” appearance. She concluded by saying, “My class was so excited. We did a little ‘Wheel of Fortune’ inspired dictation in Fundations to commemorate my appearance on the program in November!”

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Photo Credit:
Sony Pictures Television
Photographer; Eric McCandless