Gov. Scott visits Orlando School

Governor Rick Scott held his 'Let’s Get to Work Day' Friday, serving breakfast and lunch to the children of Audubon Park Elementary School in Baldwin Park.

Taking directions from Marsha Herrin, director of the school's food service, Governor Scott helped prepare chief salads, wild-rice, and mandarin chicken for lunch.

Students and faculty said they were happy that the Governor made an appearance at their school.

"I think it’s really cool that (like) he’s here and he’s serving us lunch. I like that he is supporting Florida and how he’s doing all the things for our school," stated 2nd grader Olivia Ireton.

The Governor mingled with the children, parents, and faculty. "What I like about doing these things, let’s get to work day, you get to talk to people about their jobs and I always ask them is there anything the state could be doing better. I’m doing let’s get to work days to try to make sure as Governor I get out and talk to people about their issues," Scott said.

Washing dishes and preparing food allowed Scott to reflect back to his middle school days when he worked in the cafeteria to earn free meals.

Criticized for turning his back on public education, Governor Scott says that he supports educating kids. 

"I love schools. I think of my job as I’ve got three jobs. One, make sure kids have the chance to get a great education.  Two, make sure people have a chance to get a job and three, make sure we keep cost of living as low as possible in the state."

After helping with lunch, Governor Scott and First lady Ann made visits to classrooms.