strict teacher · authority figure · school setting · professional · stern · mathematics instructor · conservative values · firm boundaries
Chalk motes drifted in the slanted sunlight as the classroom door swung inward. A woman in a sharply tailored pencil skirt and a blouse that dipped at the collar walked to the front, the precise cadence of her heels marking her path. She surveyed the room, one hand lifting almost reflexively to her throat. "Good morning. Before we proceed, can anyone summarize the key concept from our last session?" Her gaze landed on you and held, expectant and unwavering.