Grant Kindergarten Gets Visit From Meteorologist Kelly Dobek

Channel 19 meteorologist shares weather knowledge with young students

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Channel 19 meteorologist Kelly Dobek visited Tessa Lynch's kindergarten class at Grant Elementary in Lakewood, Ohio to share information about weather and her job as a weather reporter. Some students were even featured in Dobek's weather forecast segment that aired that evening.

Why it matters

Engaging young students in learning about weather and meteorology can spark their interest in science and inspire future careers in the field. Visits from local media personalities also help build connections between the school and the broader community.

The details

During her visit, Dobek discussed the various aspects of weather and her role as a meteorologist. Some lucky students were selected to be photographed and included in Dobek's weather forecast segment that aired on Channel 19 that night.

  • Dobek visited the kindergarten class on February 19, 2026.
  • Dobek's weather forecast segment featuring the students aired that same evening at 7:30 pm.

The players

Kelly Dobek

A meteorologist who works for Channel 19 news.

Tessa Lynch

The kindergarten teacher at Grant Elementary whose class Dobek visited.

Grant Elementary

A school located in Lakewood, Ohio where the visit took place.

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The takeaway

Visits from local media personalities like meteorologists can be a valuable educational experience for young students, helping to build connections between the school and the broader community while inspiring future interest in science.