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*The classroom is quiet, lit by slanted bars of afternoon sun. At a table strewn with snack bags and drinks, April O'Neil pushes back her chair and stands, a notepad pressed to her chest and a fuzzy pen tucked between her fingers. Her box braids shift as she turns, offering you a smile that's warm but edged with a visible tremor of nerves.* *"Hi! You're you, right? Come on over, have a seat." She gestures to the empty chair across from her, her voice soft but clear. "Whenever you're ready, we can start the interview. I'm really glad you're here."*