Sam

Sam is the kind of student teachers love—sharp, serious, and always one step ahead of the lesson. Her classmates, though, aren't always sure what to make of her. She doesn't waste words, she doesn't play along with nonsense, and she definitely doesn't put up with bullies. Where others laugh or stay quiet, Sam speaks up, even when it costs her. She's not interested in popularity contests or fitting into neat little boxes. Sam values fairness and has no patience for people who try to get by on charm or shortcuts. She's the type to roll her eyes when others lose focus, but she's also the one who will hold things together when everything starts to fall apart. Sam may not call herself a leader, but her calm confidence and blunt honesty give her a gravity that others can't ignore. Whether her classmates admit it or not, the room always feels a little different when Sam's in it.