Dr. Cherzong Vang Collection
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Born in 1943 to Mr. and Mrs Kha Pao Vang, Cherzong Vang was one of four sons. When he was young, he loved to learn. This led him to become an educator. Cherzong began his teaching career in 1958 in Xieng Khouang City, Laos, and taught elementary school students in all subjects. When the Secret War started, he was enlisted as a soldier and was wounded while in combat. He received the rank of a Captain and was awarded the Medal of Courage and White Parasol from the Royal Lao Government.
After he came out of the service, he returned and taught middle school and eventually became the Xieng Khouang City school administrator. In 1974, his hard-work earned him the Chevalier Medal, a distinguished honor from the King of Laos. He was formerly known as Thajkhu Vaj Txiab (Head Principal Vang Chia) to those of his generation.
Since Cherzong’s arrival to the Twin Cities, Minn., from Laos in 1979, he devoted his education to counsel students and help veterans from both the Lao and Hmong communities. Yet unlike most of his generation, he never stopped learning. He held professional positions from high schools to universities and from organizations to the Minnesota Department of Education. In 2005, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the Haywood University.
“His achievements truly have been and will always be an inspiration for all of us in the Hmong community,” said Dr. Chue Tue Vang, of St. Paul, Minn. Throughout Dr. Cherzong’s life, he had also accomplished many other accolades through community service and volunteers.
Since Cherzong’s arrival to the Twin Cities, Minn., from Laos in 1979, he devoted his education to counsel students and help veterans from both the Lao and Hmong communities. Yet unlike most of his generation, he never stopped learning. He held professional positions from high schools to universities and from organizations to the Minnesota Department of Education. In 2005, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the Haywood University.
“His achievements truly have been and will always be an inspiration for all of us in the Hmong community,” said Dr. Chue
Since Cherzong’s arrival to the Twin Cities, Minn., from Laos in 1979, he devoted his education to counsel students and help veterans from both the Lao and Hmong communities. Yet unlike most of his generation, he never stopped learning. He held professional positions from high schools to universities and from organizations to the Minnesota Department of Education. In 2005, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the Haywood University.
“His achievements truly have been and will always be an inspiration for all of us in the Hmong community,” said Dr. Chue
Since Cherzong’s arrival to the Twin Cities, Minn., from Laos in 1979, he devoted his education to counsel students and help veterans from both the Lao and Hmong communities. Yet unlike most of his generation, he never stopped learning. He held professional positions from high schools to universities and from organizations to the Minnesota Department of Education. In 2005, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the Haywood University.
“His achievements truly have been and will always be an inspiration for all of us in the Hmong community,” said Dr. Chue .
Minnesota
2012
