Excellence in Education: Karla McCutcheon

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.

Karla McCutcheon of Marquette Area Public Schools is this week's Excellence in Education award winner!

MARQUETTE, Mich. — Karla McCutcheon is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

"We are so very fortunate to have her in our building every day helping students become the best possible person that they can become," says Holly Warchock, McCutcheon’s nominator. “Every district deserves to have someone like Karla.”

When asked what motivates her, Karla said, “To just go throughout my day, be involved with kids and do stuff after school through coaching and reffing; it's just such a bonus and it doesn't feel like work.”

Karla has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and her class at Marquette Area Public Schools will receive a $500 grant.

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