Excellence in Education: Amy Forman

By Gabriel Rogers

Gabriel Rogers joined FOX 17 in January 2023 after graduating from Grand Valley State University. He received his B.A. in international relations and German Language with a minor in history in Winter 2022. While studying at GVSU, he became an active member at GVTV - the university's student-run television station. There, he was introduced to the world of broadcast journalism and storytelling.

Gabriel has also spent time in Europe; living in Munich, Germany for a year while admitted to the Ludwig Maximilian Universität as a guest student.

His passion for journalism comes from a love of history and international affairs. He also has a love for languages — being proficient in German as well as having studied other languages like Dutch, Pennsylvania German, French, Russian and Italian in the past.

Amy Forman is this week's Excellence in Education award winner!

MIDDLEVILLE, Mich. — Amy Forman is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

"Forman is the teacher in your school who goes out of her way to help anyone even if she doesn't have them in class," says Shania Fedewa, Forman’s nominator. “My school is a better place and because she makes me and everyone else feel welcome.”

“It's just an honor to hear her say that I've done that for her,” says Amy. “It just means a lot to see that.”

Amy has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and her class at Thornapple Kellogg High School will receive a $500 grant.

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