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Profiles of Students, Staff, Teachers

Respect and Relationships Build Bonds with Students

Forest Hills Morgan Jarema
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Bill Kennedy's AP Government class kicks off as it does on most days: with video news footage. Today it's...

He Pushes Students to Excel, with Pushups and ‘Geronimo!’

Kelloggsville Erin Albanese
When it comes to encouraging students to give it their all, band director Troy Anderson says take the leap and yell "Geronimo!" By that he...

This Eagle Scout and 3-point Shooter Gives His All

Byron Center Erin Albanese
Kyle Bueche has done exceptional things. As an eighth-grader he was recognized by peers for his fabulous three-point shot in basketball. Now, as a...

Fast Talking, Storm Chasing, Globe-Toting Teacher

Grandville Morgan Jarema
The first thing you notice in Dave Carmichael's weather and science class is that he often carries around a globe, using it as a...

Unbreakable Spirit

Grads with Grit Linda Odette
A recent district grad who's lived his life with serious health problems is on his way to Harvard, an accomplishment that surprised even him. Justin...

‘A Better Life, a Safe Life, a Good Future’

Grads with Grit Charles Honey
In a swirling sea of students in red and white caps and gowns who were hugging family members and being photographed, Abdulhadi Aljazaeri stood...

‘I Hope They Feel That I Love Them’

Cedar Springs Charles Honey
Libby Metiva’s seventh-graders were spread out in her classroom and the adjoining hallway, working in small groups on the answer to a science experiment:...

Future Takes Flight: ‘I Will Do Whatever It Takes’

Grads with Grit Charles Honey
Nolte Cunningham’s first experience on a plane was really bad. He was about 6 years old, on a flight taking his sister to the...

Teaching French Not a Language But a Lifestyle

Rockstar Teachers Erin Albanese
As a Crock-Pot of beef bourguignon simmered, high school students in Amy Wood's class took time developing their palates for Parisian food. With a hearty...

Retirement, Yes! Leave School? No Way!

Rockstar Teachers School News Network
For Sue Blackall, retirement is just the beginning. After 32 years and 800 pupils, the Appleview Elementary third grade teacher plans to open the book...

Helping Students Love Messy, Beautiful Nature

Grand Rapids Charles Honey
On a damp and chilly morning, two dozen children follow Greg Petersen down a woodchip path toward a thick woods. He stops them by...

‘I’ll Saw this Wood Up – I’m Not Scared of It’

East Grand Rapids School News Network
From the courtroom to the archery range and beyond, a quartet of female high school students are breaking into fields dominated by males. Two Kent...

‘I Want to Do Something Big’

Kentwood Erin Albanese
If you visit junior Alexis Sell at Crossroads High School, you'll likely find her helping a fellow student, packing care bags for people in...

Kenowa Hills’ Tracy Horodyski Named Michigan Teacher of the Year

Kenowa Hills Charles Honey
Tracy Horodyski dreamed as a child of being a truck driver, but ended up helping steer students toward their own dreams. Her success in doing...

Sisters Follow Identical Career Paths

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese
West Godwin Elementary School Principal Steve Minard remembers interviewing teachers for a third-grade position. One candidate had an ideal background: an elementary education degree...

‘It is what I was meant to do. These are my kids.’

Grand Rapids Charles Honey
Whitley Morse greets her first-hour Monday history class with smiles at the door – “I love your glasses!” – then with a chat-around about...
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