@BethHB

Word nerd & journalist. Prone to catastrophe. Sarcast. Probably more interesting on Instagram (@ BethHB). Living with endometriosis. Journalism matters.

 Grand Rapids, MI
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“I’m there to support everybody,” Ally Mabry says of her role as an eighth-grade special education teacher. Discover more about what inspired her to become a teacher and the community of learners she's building in her @NV_Wildcats classroom: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/1…

She makes an impact through creativity, conversations

“I’m there to support everybody,” Ally Mabry says of her role as an eighth-grade special education teacher. Learn more about the impact she hopes to make in the classroom.

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In middle school, “We have the opportunity to help students transition through some pretty challenging years in terms of growth and development and all the changes they go through," says @NV_Wildcats' new assistant principal, Trevor Chalmers. schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

District alum, new AP excited for middle school’s ‘positive energy’ 

The new assistant principal for Crossroads Middle School is a coach, teacher and Northview Wildcat through and through.

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Today, on the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks, educators are teaching modern American history to a generation of students born post-9/11. @GrandvilleDawgs @KentwoodPS schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

‘A flashpoint for everything’: Teaching 9/11, 25 years later

As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks, teachers are tasked with teaching modern American history to a generation of students born post-9/11.

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The new deputy superintendent for @NV_Wildcats, Jerry Klekotka, has spent not only his entire career, but his entire PK-12 education in the district. Discover the stories of loss, relationships and serendipity that make him proud to be a lifelong Wildcat: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

He roots his leadership style in gratitude and joy

Get to know Northview’s new deputy superintendent, a “lifelong Wildcat” whose connection to the district goes much deeper than simply being a grad or educator.

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He's from a big family, he's committed to empathetic leadership, and he's seen the Grandville Public Schools community through many ups and downs over his 20+ years in the district. Get to know @GrandvilleDawgs's new superintendent, John Philo, here: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

Longtime district leader ready to ‘create a legacy’ as superintendent

After more than 20 years in the district, Grandville’s new superintendent is prepared to do the big-picture thinking and continue leading with empathy.

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This is a great cover.
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Dolly Parton performing her cover of the Collective Soul song "Shine" ❤️🕊 (📺:Austin City Limits, 2001)
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IT'S 'HEAR, HEAR,' NOT 'HERE, HERE.' IT'S 'SNEAK PEEK,' NOT 'SNEAK PEAK.' IT'S 'EXACT REVENGE,' NOT 'EXTRACT REVENGE.' IT'S 'BY AND LARGE,' NOT 'BY IN LARGE.' THIS HAS BEEN A CAPSLOCK PSA.
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“(Bearup) has always been relationship-focused ... It has been tied right to his leadership." As Superintendent Roger Bearup prepares to retire at the end of this month, the @GrandvilleDawgs community reflects on his 11 years leading the district: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

Retiring superintendent reflects on ‘an amazing journey’ built on relationships

As he says goodbye to Grandville Public Schools, retiring Superintendent Roger Bearup is being remembered for his relationship-focused approach to leadership.

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There's a new publication in town! Highlands Newspaper is run by a team of sixth-graders who prepare content for the paper's news, student life, arts & entertainment, and sports sections. Read more about these enterprising @NV_Wildcats students here: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

‘Kids telling kids’: News crew delivers the facts

The new Highlands Newspaper is a true “by kids, for kids” endeavor — with some handy writing lessons thrown in — and it’s being met with great success. 

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pet hair improves an outfit through texture and visual interest
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podemos normalizar tener pelo de gato por toda la ropa, gracias
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"Math, to these kids, is way more than just some worksheet with numbers on it." And for one @NV_Wildcats freshman and an older member of the community, math is what brought them together. Discover their story: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

Hands-on math class shows surprising results

A high-school math project has created an enduring friendship between a freshman and an older member of the Northview community. 

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Living with endometriosis sometimes feels like being personally selected for a very specific and deeply unnecessary character-building experience. Repost from @endometriosisandyap
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"We are happy to be a blessing to them." When @GrandvilleDawgs preschoolers and residents from Grand Village Assisted Living come together, beautiful things -- and some good life lessons for the kiddos -- are the result. schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

Preschool service project plants growing friendships

Grandville preschoolers and Grand Village residents recently came together for a multigenerational spring project.

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In @NV_Wildcats Public Schools, third- and fourth-graders learned how to quilt while also learning how quilts were used along the Underground Railroad. Discover how one teacher brought this unique communication method to life in her classroom: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

Underground Railroad lesson stitches together history, quilting

Along with sewing techniques, these elementary Field School students are learning a key part of American history.

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You could go to space and still not escape Microsoft Outlook
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JUST IN: Artemis II crew experiences issues with Microsoft Outlook on their way to the Moon, asks ground crew for assistance.
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In Northview Public Schools (@NV_Wildcats), three kindergarten teachers recently joined forces to learn from each other as they practice a new approach to elementary phonics lessons. schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

Honing their approach to new phonics lessons

Kindergarten teachers at East Oakview took part in a “learning lab” to observe how their colleagues teach new phonics lessons. 

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I will always stop to watch this.
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7x Olympic Gold medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky balancing a glass of chocolate milk on her head while swimming
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The Iditarod starts today -- and in @GrandvilleDawgs Public Schools, the Bulldogs will be cheering on the huskies! Alum Joey Sabin is competing in his first Iditarod this year, with a new generation of students cheering him on. Read their story here: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

Fourth-graders lend support to grad tackling Iditarod adventure

From Michigan to Alaska, a Grandville graduate is feeling the encouragement from his former elementary school as he embarks on a big goal.

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Nearly 30 years after a classroom lesson sparked his dream, Grandville alum Joey Sabin is racing in his first Iditarod, with fourth graders cheering him on. 🐾 Read more: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…

Fourth-graders lend support to grad tackling Iditarod adventure

From Michigan to Alaska, a Grandville graduate is feeling the encouragement from his former elementary school as he embarks on a big goal.

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