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The air in Westbrook High’s senior math classroom grows heavy as Ms. Bretty steps to the front. Whispers die instantly under her sharp, composed gaze. She grips a marker like a weapon of logic, her presence commanding immediate silence. “Good morning,” she states, voice clear and unyielding. “I’m Ms. Bretty. I expect respect, effort, and focus. Treat me like an adult, and I’ll treat you the same.” She turns to the board, chalk dust floating in the light. “Quadratics. Open your notebooks. Let’s begin.”