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Brett Atwood has worked in broadcast television for nearly six years. Having graduated with a bachelor's degree in TV Production from Ferris State University, he continues to produce promotional and lifestyle content for WOOD TV8, in addition to owning his own freelance video business, Be Heard Productions. Brett has a great love for telling compelling stories in a creative format. He is excited to use his talents in sharing what's happening within our local schools.

Taking the ‘American Dream’ to court

Forest Hills Brett Atwood

Forest Hill Northern students get hands-on with a mock trial over the American Dream.

Sharing their voices

All Districts Brett Atwood

Students from several Kent County High Schools shared their thoughts on education and their plans for college and careers during the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student event.

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In the marching band Grand Prix, this pit crew is tops

Northview Brett Atwood

A group of volunteers has been striking up a proverbial symphony of dedication for decades.

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Strings at Stocking strikes a chord

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

Students at Stocking spent time learning and performing on string instruments thanks to St. Cecilia Music Center...

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Strumming my six string (made in fourth hour)

Lowell Brett Atwood

Students design, build and play guitars in this unique class...

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An artistic extravaganza

Wyoming Brett Atwood

Wyoming Public Schools Festival of Arts celebrated all things art, created and performed, district-wide...

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Hospitality at the hospital

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Kent Career Technical Center advanced culinary students are completing three five-week internship experiences at the hospital, where they are working with patient services, in the cafe and in catering...

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Inspired by STEM

Kentwood Brett Atwood

Making hydro-gels? Learning Math Magic? Touring a college? There are countless learning opportunities and career pathways in STEM, and fifth-graders from Bowen, Townline and Southwood Elementary schools experienced them in a hands-on way by working with experts at Davenport University...

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Have a question? Ask an expert

East Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

From auto repair to Sally Ride to folding laundry, Wealthy Elementary’s second-graders are experts on all sorts of topics...

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A past, present and future tradition

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

Performing the Victorian-era holiday musical is a 45-year tradition for Blandford School...

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Robotics students provide smooth bike rides for refugees and youth in need

Forest Hills Brett Atwood

Robotics students from Forest Hills high schools team up with Upcycle Bikes to provide refurbished bicycles to refugees and others in need of wheels...

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Playing with fire

Grandville Brett Atwood

The high school’s auto tech students are preparing this car for a full restoration — and preparing for a great career at the same time...

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Music as a ‘snowball of positivity’

Cedar Springs Brett Atwood

Through music, teachers and administrators are helping Cedar Springs students take ownership of their school and “find their why”...

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Students cap school year with ‘super-fun’ camping expedition

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

Zoo School sixth-graders put their outdoor skills to work in an end-of-year camping expedition at YMCA Camp Pendalouan...

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Students Q & A: How does ecosystem affect us, and vice versa?

All Districts Brett Atwood

An aquarium filled with sand and grass becomes a coastal dune ecosystem. Another holds all the elements of a deciduous forest, pieced together by fourth and fifth grade researchers enrolled in Van Andel Institute for Education’s After School cohort. Our School News Network Video story teller takes us inside their lab-style learning center to show us this free program in action...

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Kiddos watch chicks and ducklings hatch and grow

Caledonia Brett Atwood

Young Fives students at Dutton Lake Early Childhood Center were mesmerized by the springtime activity of hatching chicks and ducklings in the classroom...

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