Excellence in Education: Charles Woodham

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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.

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Michigan Lottery

HOLLY, Mich. — Charles Woodham is being recognized for his Excellence in Education.

“Thank you so much for last year, having my daughter in your classroom,” says Sara Wheaton, Woodham's nominator. “She really has become such an independent thinker and learner.”

“It's so fulfilling to take a student who struggles with confidence and helping them realize their potential and empower them,” says Charles. “We can't pull the sky down for them and make them grab a star, but we can lift them up and help them do it themselves.”

Charles has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and his class at Patterson Elementary will receive a $500 grant.

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