tonight the story of one such educator, barry bergman.er students are returning to say thank you during her time of need. >> incredible. >> for 16 years, barry bergman taught english, speech, and drama in bethesda. she never taught to the book or the test. her lesson plans came from the times. >> it was an incredible time to be alive. >> engine stop. >> i remember watching the moon landing. the vietnam war was every day in your living room. the kids were affected by it. they would be the kids who were going to go to war. >> she gave students a voice. she let them know their opinions mattered. they could change a world. words she never heard in a classroom. >> i was so unhappy in high school and i needed somebody to take me by the hand. but nobody. if kids don't have a chance to say what they're feeling, we're in trouble. >> but now the teacher is in trouble. >> i remember going down the hall in heels and now i'm on a walker. >> the woman known for her brassiness. >> she was a terrible teacher. >> her hair. >> i wanted to be married. >> an