WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Larry Kissell (NC-08) recently welcomed to the U.S. Capitol a group of students from Albemarle Middle School, along with teachers and chaperones. The students took a tour of the Capitol building.

“It is wonderful to spend time with such enthusiastic young folks and see firsthand just how interested they are in their government and learning how it works,” said Kissell. “As a former schoolteacher, it’s rewarding to see students that are engaged and interested in government and current events. I commend the staff and parents and chaperones of Albemarle Middle School for their efforts in providing these children with a safe and successful visit to Washington.”

Kissell spoke with the students about the seven years he spent as a classroom teacher at East Montgomery High, and how his students helped lead him to seek office and work on behalf of the citizens of the 8th District. Albemarle Middle School Social Studies teacher Shawn Graeff thanked Kissell for spending time with the students.

“Coming to Washington has been a real hands-on experience for the kids,” said Graeff. “Congressman Kissell is very close to home, and you can tell he’s a former teacher by how he interacts with the kids. He showed the kids that today by coming and speaking with them. We really appreciate the Congressman taking the time to speak to our students.”

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Photo Attached: Rep. Kissell with students, teachers and chaperones from Albemarle Middle School in Albemarle at the U.S. Capitol. The group visited with Kissell for a tour of the Capitol.