Ed Madison - Teachers Make a Difference - Miss Watkins

The speaker reflects on the influence of Miss Watkins, their 6th-grade teacher, who organized a protest against the Vietnam War. This experience taught the students the importance of speaking truth to power and understanding that their opinions matter.

How did Miss Watkins influence your understanding of the Vietnam War?

What activities did Miss Watkins organize to teach about the Vietnam War?

What was the significance of dressing up in army fatigues during the field trip?

In what ways did the field trip challenge the political climate of today?

What lessons about speaking truth to power did you learn from Miss Watkins?