Amy Andrews Bio, Wiki
Amy Andrews is an American journalist/news anchor/ reporter working for WJBK serving the station as a co-anchor of FOX 2 News Morning. Also, she created the Amy’s Angels franchise to spotlight those impacting their communities and beyond. She has been working with this station since September 2011.
Amy Andrews Age
Andrews is 46 years old as of 2022. She was born on 29 January 1976, in Indiana.
Amy Andrews Height
Andrews stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Amy Andrews Education
In 1996, Andrews joined Indiana University Bloomington when she completed her high school education. While there, she pursued her degree in Biology and Pre Med till 1999. Additionally, she joined Specs Howard School of Media Arts in 1999 and graduated with a degree in Radio and Television in 2000. Andrews also joined Oakland University in 2000. Later, in 2002 she became its graduate with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in 2002.
Amy Andrews Career
Andrews works for WJBK as co-anchor of FOX 2 News Morning. Also, she created the Amy’s Angels franchise to spotlight those impacting their communities and beyond. After she graduated from college, she packed her bags and migrated to Colorado in order to serve a small television station on the Western Slope as an anchor and reporter.
While she was still in school, she worked at WSYM in Lansing as a weekend sports anchor. Also, she worked for Detroit Lions as an intern. Later, she went to Montrose, Colorado where she switched from sports to news when she worked for KREY/KREX. Additionally, she worked for “then” UPN affiliate KLBC TV2 in Laughlin, Nevada. After two and a half years, she went on to work in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
During her time there, she worked as a reporter and anchor for KSBY. In addition to that, she served WNEM TV5 in the Flint/Saginaw market. Andrews began as a weekend anchor and served her way up to morning and noon anchor and co-host for the lifestyle program, “Better Mid-Michigan.”
When she is not working, she heavily involves herself with Gleaners Community Food Bank, is an ambassador for C.A.T.C.H Children’s Charity. Also, she managed FOX 2’s media coalition with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Additionally, she is very active with Habitat for Humanity, the Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of America, the American Heart Association, and Angels of Hope.
Amy Andrews’s Net Worth
In Andrews’s career as an anchor, she has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Amy Andrews Salary
She receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Amy Andrews’s Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Andrews has a sister and two step-siblings. Her sister celebrates her birthday on April 7, 2021. She manages to keep information regarding her parents away from the limelight. An update of her family information will be done when available.
Amy Andrews Husband/ Spouse
Andrews is married to a school principal named Rodney Thomas. They got married in 2008. They enjoy spending time together with their daughter. She manages to keep information regarding her marriage private. An update on her marriage will be done when available.
Amy Andrews Kids
Andrews and Thomas are blessed with a daughter named Grace Elizabeth. She was born on January 26, 2010. She manages to keep information regarding her daughter away from the public. However, an update regarding her daughter will be done once available.
Amy Andrews Mental Health/Absence/Surgery
Andrews was absent from the TV due to mental health concerns. Additionally, she confessed that she had been suffering from drastic depression and anxiety. Further, she had taken a break from Fox 2 Detroit in May 2022. Fortunately, she rejoined the station after her small break in June 2022. Andrews took to her social media to thank her audience for the heartfelt messages that she received during her difficult time.
“I just want to say thank you with all my heart for the thousands of messages, phone calls, & emails over the past month. I’m happy to say that I will be back on the anchor desk on Friday. Over the past several months, I have been suffering from severe depression and anxiety. I finally had to take a step back and address it so I could move forward. We never know what others are dealing with so always try to be kind and don’t ever be ashamed to admit that you may need a little help. Thanks to Fox 2 for allowing me to make my mental health a priority.” She posted on her social media account.
In 2021, she underwent minimally invasive spine surgery to eliminate herniated disc fragments in her lower back. She had her surgery at Beaumont Royal Oak by Dr. Daniel Park.
Amy Andrews Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
She is vocal on her social media accounts where she posts frequently. On her Twitter account, she has about 55.3K followers, around 59Kfollowers on her Facebook page, and about 35.5K followers on her Instagram account.