Excellence in Education: Kimberly Matthews

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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.

Excellence in Education: Kimberly Matthews

Michigan Lottery

DETROIT — Kimberly Matthews is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

“She specializes in autism, and I see her changing lives every day," says Lauren Politis, Matthews's nominator. "She is so determined and ambitious.”

“Well, first of all, they're most of the time nonverbal, so all I need them ... if they see me and their eyes light up,” says Kimberly. “They can't tell me 'Ms. Matthew, thank you,' but I know they appreciate it.”

Kimberly has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and her class at Charles R. Drew Transition Center will receive a $500 grant.

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