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Immigrant Teacher Supports Adoptive Family Amid Legal Uncertainty

8/6/2025

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In Lima, Ohio, Andy and Amy Schafer depend on Marc Rocher, a Haitian immigrant and dedicated science teacher, to help their two adopted sons navigate the challenges of trauma and language barriers. Rocher, haunted by memories of violence and a friend's kidnapping, faces the daunting prospect of returning to Haiti as his legal status hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

In Lima, Ohio, Andy and Amy Schafer depend on Marc Rocher, a Haitian immigrant and dedicated science teacher, to help their two adopted sons navigate the challenges of trauma and language barriers. Rocher, haunted by memories of violence and a friend's kidnapping, faces the daunting prospect of returning to Haiti as his legal status hangs in the balance.