How Did Capital Region Teacher Do On Wheel of Fortune?

Cara Green, a Spanish teacher at St. Mary's School in Waterford, was a contestant tonight on Wheel of Fortune. Was she a big winner? Well, if you ask her, just being on the popular game show was one of the most exciting things to ever happen to her.

Cara Green Talks About Getting On Wheel of Fortune, Vanna White, and Behind The Scenes Insight.

How Did Cara Green Do On Wheel of Fortune?

In the toss-up round, Cara solved the puzzle "tuxedo jacket" to win $2,000. Cara also solved the first puzzle after spinning the wheel a few times with the answer "talking during the movie" to cash in for a total of $4,400.

The Mystery Round went to another contestant. The prize puzzle was next and Cara didn't get a chance to even spin. Another contestant solved the puzzle and won a trip to Zimbabwe.

Cara won the first two of the triple toss-up puzzles earning her another $4,000! She is up to $8400. Cara was on fire. She won another $3100 with the last puzzle. Her total was an impressive $11,500. But it wasn't enough to catch the other contestant who won the trip. She raked in over $19,000.

What a great experience for Cara Green and it was fun watching her on this iconic game show! Nicely done.