Excellence in Education: Heather Deddeh

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.

Heather Deddeh of Clifford Smart Middle School is this week's Excellence in Education award winner!

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Heather Deddeh is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

"Her students adore her because she's kind, fun and a very dedicated teacher," says Jean Buller, Heather's nominator. “Parents request Heather, as they know their child will get an extraordinary teacher.”

“That right there is why I teach,” says Heather. “It's for those moments, in the hopes that I get a lot of those in a year, so...it makes me happy.”

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

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