Katie McCann, a lead service worker at St. James Elementary School, recently had the experience of a lifetime—she appeared on Wheel of Fortune!
Katie's winning episode aired Tuesday night and was filmed this past April.
“I auditioned two years ago, and they wrote me back to meet the producers," Katie told us. "I played an online game with them, they said they liked my energy and invited me to appear on the show. I couldn’t make it at the time, but this past year they offered me the chance again, and I flew out and went on the show,” she shared.
Katie’s enthusiasm paid off—she spun her way to victory on the show! Katie won a year’s supply of candy from Dillon’s Candy Bar, an all-inclusive week-long trip to St. Croix, a brand-new 2025 Toyota Tacoma, and some extra cash.
“A dream come true,” Katie said. “I’ve been watching Wheel of Fortune since I was a child. It’s one of those things you think is never going to happen to you.”
The final puzzle’s category was “What Are You Wearing?” and Katie nailed the answer—Fuzzy Slippers!
Back at school, word has been spreading of Katie’s TV appearance and has brought a little extra excitement to the cafeteria. “It’s very cool to be noticed,” she laughed. “People that don’t normally come to the lunchroom are now coming down, so it’s fun. This job is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.”
Congratulations, Katie—you’re officially St. James Elementary’s very own superstar spinner!
