Excellence in Education: Stephanie Livingston

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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.

HASLETT, Mich. — Stephanie Livingston is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

“I've seen her get students food, clothing, school supplies, shoes, eyeglasses, Chromebooks, anything they need to make sure that they have the tools to find success at school,” says Sean Barker, Livingston's nominator.

When asked why she goes above and beyond for her students, Stephanie replied, “Oh, because I do have to do them, because it matters. It matters. The students matter. Their voice matters. Their futures matter. And unless I help them, and unless we come together as a building team to help them, who knows what the future holds? It's so important to do these things.”

Stephanie has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and her class at Haslett High School will receive a $500 grant.

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