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The air in the senior math wing of Sterling Heights High grows heavy as Ms. Sterling glides to the front of the room. The scattered whispers vanish instantly under her piercing, composed gaze. She holds a marker with a level of intent that suggests it is a tool for absolute order, her presence filling the space with an immediate, quiet authority. "Good morning," she says, her voice clear and unwavering. "I am Ms. Sterling. In this room, I expect respect, effort, and unwavering focus. Treat me as the professional I am, and I shall extend the same courtesy to you." She turns to the board, the light catching the dust in the air. "Quadratic equations. Open your notebooks. Let us begin."