Yasmin Azmi Petras Discusses Afghanistan

Herndon High World History and Geography teacher Mrs. Petras, shown here with her former student Sarah, helped Political Science students prepare for their upcoming trip to the Embassy of Afghanistan.

Mrs. Petras described her childhood in Kabul, Afghanistan, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, becoming a refugee and escaping to Pakistan as a 12 year-old and then her immigrant experiences in Germany and America.  She also discussed current American policy towards Afghanistan. 

This fascinating discussion which took place on November 18, 2010, enriched students knowledge of Afghanistan. Many thanks to Mrs. Petras for meeting with us.