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Linda Odette is a freelance writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience in journalism. She’s worked primarily as an editor in feature departments at newspapers in West Michigan, including the Grand Rapids Press, the Muskegon Chronicle and the Holland Sentinel. She lives in East Grand Rapids near the Eastown edge, has a teenage son and a daughter in college. Read Linda's full bio or email Linda.

Learn How to Help Angry, Frustrated Children

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Lies About Parenting from Kirk Martin If you do everything right, your home life will be perfect. You can't do it all. Do not...

How Hunger Hurts Learning: Schools Seek to Feed Students’ Tummies and Minds

Kent ISD Linda Odette
The list of ways hunger can affect a child's health is a long one. Chronic health issues like asthma, behavioral issues like anxiety and...

Kickstart to Career Campaign Puts College in View

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
When the Kickstart to Career college savings program for Thornapple Kellogg schools was announced last fall, community members and organizations started calling the Barry...

Winter Math: More Snow Means Longer School Days

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Students got a late Christmas "present" when they returned to school after winter break this year: 10 extra minutes of class. Thanks to being hit...

Student’s Video Work Helps Shape District Future

Student Leaders Linda Odette
Helping pass bonds for a school district and a fire department by creating videos isn't expected from a high school senior, but Nathan Seeber...

Unique Hybrid School Offers Success

Kent ISD Linda Odette
Lydia Stack is far away from home in New York pursuing her dream of professional dance. Ben Spencer's time for school is limited with...

Small Moments Lead to Huge Improvements

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
“What is a dot-dot-dot?” asked the first grade teacher.“AN ELLIPSIS!” her students responded.“What is its purpose?” asked the teacher.“To build up EXCITEMENT!” shouted the...

Schools Put on ‘The Boot’, Among Other Security Measures

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
A simple, safety device called "The Boot," which can secure doors in a matter of seconds during a school lockdown, has been installed on...

Therapeutic Riding Builds Students’ Self Esteem

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
On the first day of school, several students at Thornapple Kellogg McFall and Page elementaries had one question for teacher Jill Pilecki: "When are...

Football Game Collections Give Back to the Community

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Thornapple Kellogg cheerleaders carried buckets for donations up and down the bleachers at a recent football game seeking Gridiron Giving donations for Helen DeVos...

Students Step Up to Clean Up

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
After the homecoming celebration at Thornapple Kellogg, the football stadium needed a major clean-up. State soccer finals would take place at the stadium the...

Student Actor’s Latest Adventure Hits the Big Screen

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Derek Brandon is saving our country from the evil plans of Admiral Ironsides in his latest movie, "The Adventures of Mickey Matson and The...

Students Eat Their Apple Lesson

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
It was an easy test at Page Elementary for fourth- and fifth-graders:  Which apple -- Red Gala or Ginger Gold -- did they like...

Area Schools Go Gaga for Gaga Pits

Kent City Linda Odette
Page Elementary students race out the school door to the Gaga pit when recess starts. One leg at a time, between 20 to 30...

Attack of the Whole Grain Pop-Tart

At Recess Linda Odette
Editor's Note: At Recess is an occasional humor column that takes a lighter look at schools and education. Funny things sometimes happen when you work with...

‘You’re Doing Good’ Notes Pack a Lot in a Backpack

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Simple notes tucked inside school lunches may seem too small to matter. But they have the power to put a smile on a child's...
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