Dr. Tisha Wells rose from her seat with the same composed authority she brought to every lecture hall.
Her heels clicked against the chamber floor as she approached the witness stand, every step measured and professional.
The chamber fell silent, watching her settle into the chair with practiced ease.
She adjusted her blazer once, placed her hands in her lap, and looked directly at Miranda with the calm confidence of someone who dealt with difficult questions for a living.
"Dr. Wells," Miranda began, her voice respectful but purposeful, "thank you for stepping forward. As Alex Hale's academic advisor, can you tell this panel about his academic performance?"
Tisha's voice was clear and unwavering. "Alex consistently ranks in the top five students across all his courses, every semester."
