Excellence in Education: Kristin Markillie

5:59 PM, Apr 27, 2021

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.

Kristin Markillie is this week's Excellence in Education winner!

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kristin Markillie is being recognized for her Excellence in Education.

"She only wants what's best for her students and staff," says Jessica Day, Markillie’s nominator. “She gives her all to the students of Minges Brook Elementary each and every day.”

“I get to help other teachers help those kids,” says Markillie, “and to be able to see those kids grow and flourish, it's just...that's what fills my bucket; that's what keeps me going, and that's my heart.”

Kristin has received a $1,500 check from the Michigan Lottery, and her class at Minges Brook Elementary will receive a $500 grant.

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