Excellence in Education: Kathy Jagusch

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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.

HARTLAND, Mich. — Kathy Jagusch is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

“I've never met a woman this compassionate about her students in our family,” Jagusch’s nominator writes. “If everyone was like Mrs. Jagusch, the world would be much better. No one deserves it more than her.”

“Before I can teach anybody, I have to make that connection with them,” says Kathy. “Once they know that I really, truly care about them, I can teach anybody anything, but they need to know that I'm there for them.”

Kathy has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and her class at Lakes Elementary will receive a $500 grant.

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