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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.

Teacher of the Year Engages Middle Schoolers with Humor, High Energy

Caledonia Linda Odette
Judy Doran talks fast. Very fast. Very, very fast. That characteristic strikes one immediately on first meeting her. But if you ask her students to...

Adding a Coach, Studying Data Successful In Improving Math Grades

Making Math Add Up Linda Odette
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series on the difficulties students have learning math, and what methods some schools and teachers are...

Students Help Others Navigate Challenges of School

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
For many students, going to school is packed with good times, learning and friends. But students with disabilities face many challenges, especially with social...

High Schools Partner with GRCC to Get College Credits Early

Godfrey-Lee Linda Odette
Godwin Heights and Godfrey-Lee high schools have joined the trend of offering high school students a way to earn college credit right at their...

Student To Lead Michigan Key Club

Caledonia Linda Odette
Addie Clipfell is the new governor for Key Clubs in the state of Michigan -- the first time a Caledonia High School student has...

Caledonia to Vote on No-Increase Bond

Caledonia Linda Odette
Voters in the Caledonia Community Schools district will go to the polls next month to decide on a bond issue leaders call a “zero...

Students Jump to Top in the State for Heart Disease Fundraiser

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Inside the Lee Elementary gym the music blares and second- and third-graders work up a sweat jumping rope. Parents line the walls watching, cell...

Program Teaches Parents Any Goal is Possible

Godwin Heights Linda Odette
Parents are their children's first teachers, but when they don't understand the language being used at their child's school and how the school operates,...

Elementary Students Help Build Well in Ethiopia

Caledonia Linda Odette
A sign on a village well more than 7,000 miles away in Ethiopia says "Kettle Lake Elementary." It's a little sign, but represents a...

Fourth Grade Recycling King

Caledonia Linda Odette
When Colin Pearson was in first grade at Emmons Lake Elementary, he decided on spring break he wanted to teach his classmates about recycling....

Circles Teach Students How to Talk It Out

Godfrey-Lee Linda Odette
The Restorative Circle program being used to solve disputes among students at Godfrey Lee Middle School is pretty simple: sit down together and talk...

Elementary Students Leave City for The Slopes

Godwin Heights Linda Odette
Nearly 90 inner-city students are experiencing the rush of skiing on the slopes at Cannonsburg Ski Area, many for the first time. Listen closely,...

TK Bond Request to Focus on Security, Technology

Thornapple Kellogg Linda Odette
Enhanced security, technology upgrades and necessary maintenance are the focus of a "no frills" $6 million bond issue for Thornapple Kellogg voters May 6. A...

Contest Offers Partnerships With Its Prizes

Kent ISD Linda Odette
Changing the way students and parents view manufacturing jobs is the goal of a local video contest with more than $10,000 in prizes for...

Family Math Night Puts Fun in Learning

Godfrey-Lee Linda Odette
Playing math games with your mom and dad might not sound like fun, but it packed the gym recently at Godfrey Elementary. About 250...

Godfrey-Lee Students Know Gift of Giving

Godfrey-Lee Linda Odette
Godfrey-Lee Middle School students filled 137 shoe boxes with toys, toothbrushes, school supplies, soap and other items to send to impoverished children this holiday...
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