Excellence in Education: Elson Liu

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.

Elson Liu of Howell Public Schools is this week's Excellence in Education winner!

HOWELL, Mich. — Elson Liu is being recognized for his Excellence in Education.

"He has shown that he will not give up the fight for inclusive education," says Liu’s nominator. “I'm very grateful that he's part of our district.”

“I firmly believe we have a lot more in common than we have that separates us,” says Elson, “and so when things don't work out the first time, that's what we keep trying to do is: How do we find ways to bring our community together and find some shared common values?”

Elson has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and his class at Howell Public Schools will receive a $500 grant.

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