Ames middle school learns tolerance from immigrant teacher
Adee Phomvisay, a 27 year old American studies teacher at Ames Middle School, shares his family's Laos to Iowa journey with students at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Forum. He keeps teaching despite flu illness, stressing unity and American values through personal history and King's legacy.
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Ames Middle School
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Iowa State University
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Pella Corp
Story City
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American People,’’ Thonglo Phomvisay
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