Excellence in Education: Mary Phillips

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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: Mary Phillips.

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — Mary Phillips is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

“Mary was selected as one of thirty Scholastic E-Sports Fellows worldwide last year,” Phillips's nominator writes. “She collaborated with educators around the globe on best integrating e-sports into their classroom.”

When asked why she puts in the extra time for her students, Mary said, “Because they matter to me. Honestly, it's easy to spend that time with them. They're incredible. And if you show enthusiasm and interest in something, they go along on that journey right with you.”

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

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