A new record was set this year when two teen leaders for K is for Kids appeared on Fox 4’s Morning Blend, making them the youngest student spokespersons to be invited to do so.Jose Chang, a junior at Gulf Coast High School, and Emily Smith, appeared together on the popular TV show and were interviewed by Amy Lynn.
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Amy Lynn, host of Fox 4’s Morning Blend, interviews K is for Kids’ student spokespersons Jose Chang, a junior student at Gulf Coast High School in Naples, and Emily Smith, a Gulf Coast High School junior student. The two teens were the youngest spokespersons to appear on the popular TV show, a privilege previously given to college aged students representing the foundation.
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Emily shares her story:
“On Monday, August 14, I had the most amazing opportunity to appear on Fox 4 News with Jose Chang to talk about K is for Kids. The experience was unforgettable for many reasons.
First and foremost, as a student spokesperson for K is for Kids, it is my passion to spread the word of the values and purposes for this remarkable organization. Reaching out to the public was so inspiring for me and I am completely satisfied that I could do my part to further promote it.
In addition, I was granted an unforgettable opportunity to see and work on a television set. I have a background in theatre and have always been comfortable when it comes to public speaking, but appearing on television was a new and exciting way to come out of my comfort zone. Even though we prepared a script, we had to adapt to new questions quickly and on the spot.
This whole experience gave Jose and I a new sense of confidence and I am so grateful for Fox 4 and K is for Kids for presenting me this moment.”
Editor’s Note: Jose’s sister, Ana Chang, a fifth grade student at Laurel Oak Elementary School, also appears on the Morning Blend in a photo shared with viewers. Ana (shown at right) was honored by K is for Kids as one of her school’s Top Rising Readers last spring. Ana and other honorees went on a special field trip to Barnes & Noble where they were able to personally chose new books to take home and keep, compliments of K is for Kids Top Rising Reader Book Awards program.
