Excellence in Education: Danni Drumm

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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.

Michigan Lottery

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Danni Drumm is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

“It takes a really special teacher to create a space where kids can learn to be the best versions of themselves," says Clare Shubert, Drumm’s nominator, "and that's exactly what Ms. Drumm does for her kids every single day.”

“I've had a lot of kids who were afraid to even try to read, and now they're willingly coming to me with books,” says Danni. “I think that's just such a huge accomplishment, and I think celebrating the little things is really what's important.”

Danni has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and her class at Highlands Middle School will receive a $500 grant.

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