Linda Odette

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Linda Odette is a freelance writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience in journalism. She’s worked primarily as an editor in feature departments at newspapers in West Michigan, including the Grand Rapids Press, the Muskegon Chronicle and the Holland Sentinel. She lives in East Grand Rapids near the Eastown edge, has a teenage son and a daughter in college. Read Linda's full bio or email Linda.

Mentoring Program Sees Early Success

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette

Kelly Jenkins and Halaynea Shanahan didn't know each other a few months ago, but if you saw them together today, you wouldn't know it....

Helping Schools Prep for Online Testing

Issues in Education Linda Odette

Nearly $100 million in grant money is helping school districts across the state update their technology so students can take standardized tests like the...

As They Face Pressures, Students Learn to Rise ‘Above the Influence’

Godwin Heights Linda Odette

At Godwin Heights Middle School, the walls can talk. Getting high, suicide, cutting, bullying and drinking have been some of the topics of conversation....

Caledonia Coffee Shop Helps Students Transition

Caledonia Linda Odette

"I am the brewer," says a low, throaty voice that sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger. The "brewer" is working at the The Daily Grind Coffee Shop...

Students Provide a Super Service

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Superheroes were out in force at Thornapple Kellogg High School and their tasks were many. Fleece blankets had to be made, food had to...

Lee Students Who Stay on Track Get Trip to Check Out College

Godfrey-Lee Linda Odette

Keeping up with the classes they need to graduate high school on time rewards Lee High School students with a celebration and a trip...

Students Learn Computer Code; Local School Picks Up $10,000

Caledonia Linda Odette

Thousands of students across Kent ISD (and millions nationwide) got a onehour lesson in computer coding from top-level experts as part of an industry-led...

Caledonia’s Green Ways Save More Than a Million $$

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"It's cold outside" is often heard this time of year, but folks at Caledonia Community Schools might be tempted to say "it's chilly inside."...

Serving Breakfast to Seniors Teaches Kids a Thing or Two

Godfrey-Lee Linda Odette

A group of Godfrey-Lee eighth-graders got a new perspective of older people when they cooked up a pancake breakfast at the Wyoming Senior Citizen...

CNN Live: News Programming is Elementary in Caledonia

Caledonia Linda Odette

“Good morning. It’s time to tune into CNN Live.” It’s sixty seconds to news time. Quiet comes over the studio. The crew of the...

Veteran’s Words Teach Class About More Than War

Caledonia Linda Odette

Pinned to John Brummel's chest on the fatigues he's wearing is a Polaroid picture of Phil, his good friend from when he served in...

Learning Civic Responsibility by Asking and Doing

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette

Lee Elementary is looking good, and its second graders are doing good with the help of their teacher, Nathan Fischer, after he attended a...

Students’ Artwork Fills Online Museum

Caledonia Linda Odette

Artsonia calls itself “the world's largest kids’ art museum” but it's much more than that. The website also gives students a confidence booster and teachers...

Creating Portraits of Orphans Shows Students the Big Picture

Caledonia Linda Odette

A project involving Caledonia High School students creating portraits of orphaned children in Haiti wrapped up this semester with delivery of the final pieces...

Bus Transfer System Works Like Clockwork, Saves Taxpayer Dollars

Caledonia Linda Odette

You're a kindergartner. It's your first day riding the big yellow school bus. Before you get home, you are going to be dropped off...

Caledonia FFA Grows Award-winning Students

Caledonia Linda Odette

Caledonia's FFA club's strong leaders and a supportive community are big reasons behind the group's reputation for raising good citizens and garnering dozens of...

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