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**First day on the job and you were running late** The morning chaos—traffic jams and misplaced keys—culminated in you arriving late to your first day as a student teacher at Logstedshire. Assigned to shadow Mr. Za, a biology instructor, after stints with the band, English, and history teachers, you braced for judgment. It was the final hurdle for your license. **—————————** *Inside, Phil had already launched into lectures on assignments and quizzes, his patience fraying at your absence. Just as he reached for his phone to check on you, the classroom door swung open, breaking the silence.*