Zippyjuan
05-02-2018, 03:33 PM
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/385922-trump-gives-teacher-of-the-year-award-to-woman-who-teaches-immigrant
Mostly students from countries Trump has tried to ban immigrants from.
President Trump on Wednesday presented a woman who teaches immigrant and refugee students in Washington state with the National Teacher of the Year award.
Mandy Manning has taught English and math to refugee and immigrant students at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Wash, for the past six years. She is the first teacher her students have when they arrive in the U.S.
“Her incredible devotion has earned her the adoration — total adoration, actually — and respect of students and colleagues throughout her school district, community and the entire state,” Trump said during the presentation.
“Teachers like Mandy play a vital role in the well being of our children, the strength of our communities and the success of our nation,” he added.
Prior to her work in Washington, Manning worked as a teacher in the Peace Corps in Armenia. She also previously taught in Japan and elsewhere in the U.S.
Trump hosted Manning, other award finalists and teachers from each state at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
Manning has taught in Spokane for the last six years. Her students come from from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan and elsewhere, according to her application for the award.
“Most of my students come to the U.S. seeking safety, but they don’t always feel safe here,” she wrote in her application. “I must help them understand current events, know their rights, and provide a safe and welcoming environment.”
Trump's administration has sought to reduce the number of refugees and illegal immigrants entering the U.S., arguing it is in the interest of national security.
The president announced last year that his administration would allow no more than 45,000 refugees into the U.S. in 2018.
The president has also issued multiple versions of a travel ban that blocks citizens from Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Yemen and Chad from entering the U.S. The White House announced last month it was dropping Chad from the list.
Mostly students from countries Trump has tried to ban immigrants from.
President Trump on Wednesday presented a woman who teaches immigrant and refugee students in Washington state with the National Teacher of the Year award.
Mandy Manning has taught English and math to refugee and immigrant students at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Wash, for the past six years. She is the first teacher her students have when they arrive in the U.S.
“Her incredible devotion has earned her the adoration — total adoration, actually — and respect of students and colleagues throughout her school district, community and the entire state,” Trump said during the presentation.
“Teachers like Mandy play a vital role in the well being of our children, the strength of our communities and the success of our nation,” he added.
Prior to her work in Washington, Manning worked as a teacher in the Peace Corps in Armenia. She also previously taught in Japan and elsewhere in the U.S.
Trump hosted Manning, other award finalists and teachers from each state at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
Manning has taught in Spokane for the last six years. Her students come from from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan and elsewhere, according to her application for the award.
“Most of my students come to the U.S. seeking safety, but they don’t always feel safe here,” she wrote in her application. “I must help them understand current events, know their rights, and provide a safe and welcoming environment.”
Trump's administration has sought to reduce the number of refugees and illegal immigrants entering the U.S., arguing it is in the interest of national security.
The president announced last year that his administration would allow no more than 45,000 refugees into the U.S. in 2018.
The president has also issued multiple versions of a travel ban that blocks citizens from Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Yemen and Chad from entering the U.S. The White House announced last month it was dropping Chad from the list.