Ashley Kurth, a teacher at Stoneman Douglas High School, says nobody should have to go through the events that transpired Wednesday in Parkland, Florida. The registered Republican says Congress needs to deal with the problem of gun laws. For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/how-one-teacher-safeguarded-65-people-during-parkland-shooting).

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