Stories from the Classroom: Words Matter

In this video, Julie Lang recalls how as a high school student with cerebral palsy, one teacher’s poor choice of words stunned her while another teacher’s high expectations launched her forward. Both experiences helped her to become the fearless teacher she is today. Julie is currently a high school history teacher at Walnut Grove Christian School in North Carolina.

To help facilitate reflection and discussion using this video, explore the words matter discussion guide or quick guide. The quick guide can be used if you have about 15 minutes to view the video and facilitate a discussion. The discussion guide can be used for a longer and more in-depth discussion.