Excellence in Education: Steven Book

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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: Steven Book.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Steven Book is being recognized for his Excellence in Education.

“Mr. Book is an excellent teacher, cares about every student, is meticulous in preparing his classes and being sure to find ways to keep students engaged,” Mr. Book's nominator writes.

“I teach because there's students that don't have those relationships that I have in my classroom with adults or with their colleagues, and the relationships that — they could save a life,” says Steven. “I've had great people show me what teaching can mean to me, and I hope that I've instilled that into them over the last 12 years.”

Steven has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and his class at Stoney Creek High School will receive a $500 grant.

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