Name: BOOK CLUB: The Words That Shape Us
Start: 2026-06-23T10:40:00-0700
End: 2026-06-23T11:40:00-0700

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT

Come join our "Book Club" conversation on The Words that Shape Us: The Science-Based Power of Teacher Language. Be ready to consider the book's big ideas, discuss connections, ask questions and share applications!

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Wendi Richert

Reading Specialist, Mason's Cove Elementary School

Wendi Richert is a reading specialist at Masons Cove Elementary in Roanoke County. A self-proclaimed word nerd, Wendi was drawn to The Words That Shape Us by her belief that the language we give students doesn't just teach them — it shapes who they become... Read More →

Allison Gray

ELL Teacher, Roanoke County Public Schools

Allison Gray is a graduate of Roanoke College, and has been teaching in the Roanoke Valley for 18 years. She has taught Spanish at all grade levels (K-12) and now is an elementary ELL teacher for Roanoke County Public Schools.

Jenny Brown

Special Education Lead Teacher, Eastern Montgomery High School

Jenny Brown just completed her twentieth year as the special education lead teacher at Eastern Montgomery High School in Elliston, VA (Montgomery County). Her favorite topics in education include collaborative/inclusive high-leverage practices, meaningful post-secondary transitions... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
CC 232 (Kime) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153

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Wendi Richert

Allison Gray

Jenny Brown

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Wendi Richert

Allison Gray

Jenny Brown

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