Excellence in Education: Nicole Bahny

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.

Nicole Bahny is this week's Excellence in Education award winner!

DUNDEE, Mich. — Nicole Bahny is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

"Miss Bahny is a perfect example of a teacher who loves her students, engages her students, and makes a difference," Nicole's nominator wrote in a letter.

“We work very hard just be acknowledged for that,” says Nicole, "because we're doing everything for the kids. It's special.”

Nicole also had some advice to give to students:

"Just always work your hardest and do what you know is the right thing to do at the end of the day."

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

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