Rebecca Schleicher Biography
Rebecca Schleicher is an American journalist working for WTVF as a news anchor, traffic anchor, and transportation reporter. She joined the station in May 2015 as an evening reporter and has served the station for over half a decade. Previously, she worked for FOX 25 in Oklahoma as a reporter and fill-in anchor.
Rebecca Schleicher Education
Schleicher attended the University of Texas at Austin in 2006 and in 2010 graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast News and Government. During college, she worked as the vice president of the Alpha Epsilon Phi. Additionally, she reported for Texas Student Television and was a cheerleader for the Horns who won the Texas Cheer: Rookie of the Year Award. In 2009, she studied abroad in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Rebecca Schleicher Career
Schleicher works for WTVF as a news anchor, traffic anchor, and transportation reporter. She has held those positions since she was promoted in January 2017 from an evening reporter. The Middle Tennessee transportation expert has received 7 Emmys.
During her career in Nashville, Schleicher broadcasted all aspects of the big Transportation Plan and the voter referendum in 2018. She also filled in as an anchor during two big news events i.e. the destructive March 3, 2020 tornado outbreak that caused a 60-mile scar through Middle Tennessee and the downtown Nashville bombing on Christmas Day 2020. Her anchoring during those events earned three Emmy awards.
Schleicher was promoted to anchor the new 9 a.m. newscast in 2022. Previously, she worked for FOX 25 in Oklahoma as a reporter and fill-in anchor. In Oklahoma, she mostly chased tornadoes and covered the ins and outs of a growing community.
Schleicher spearheaded a report series about long-polluted water that caused numerous health problems for people in the surrounding communities. Further, she asked the EPA for answers on why there was a delay in cleaning up the mess.
Schleicher served KCEN in Waco, Texas before her stint in Oklahoma City. There, she covered a sheriff accused of sexual harassment. After her report, citizens voted him out of office via an election.
She worked in Waco, Texas at KCEN before working in Oklahoma City. In Waco, she reported about a sheriff who was accused of sexual harassment. As a result, an election was conducted where citizens voted him out of office.
Besides journalism, Schleicher is active in the community, volunteering with numerous community food drives and the Nashville Rescue Mission. Additionally, she serves as a volunteer coordinator with Hands on Nashville. She goes to as many elementary schools as possible to be a guest speaker and assists in teaching Sunday School at The Temple. She has emceed numerous events and helped as many local causes as she could.
Rebecca Schleicher Age
Schleicher likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.
Rebecca Schleicher Height
Schleicher stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Rebecca Schleicher Family
Schleicher has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Schleicher has any siblings.
Rebecca Schleicher Husband
Schleicher got married to Drew in October 2017. On October 23, 2022, she posted a picture of them on their wedding day and captioned it “F.I.V.E years 🤍 dancing through life with you 💃🏽🕺(plus five before that 😉😘)” The couple started dating in 2017 and are skilled in cosmetic renovations, tiling, woodworking, and transforming multiple homes, including their current house. They have a daughter named Elle and two Australian Shepherd rescues named Rondo and Zoe.
Elle was born on February 11, 2024, at 8:25 p.m. weighing 5 lbs 5 oz. She welcomed Elle into the world via an Instagram post on February 11, 2024. When she is free, she goes hiking with her dogs and husband and enjoys cooking and eating. Her love food for made her start an herb and veggie garden during the pandemic.
Rebecca Schleicher Net Worth
Schleicher has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Rebecca Schleicher Salary
Schleicher earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WTVF
Schleicher is working at WTVF where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Nick Beres
- Ben Hill
- Hunter Hoagland
- Rhori Johnston
- Jennifer Kraus
- Heather Mathis
- Hannah McDonald