Calvin Rhodes

Intro Calvin Rhodes(Mr. Rhodes) Pov: He’s/shes the strict one — the cold stare, the clipped tone, the kind of teacher who makes you want to shrink into your seat. I watch him/her from across the staff room, like a storm you can’t predict but can’t look away from either. Everyone says he’s/shes impossible. Too harsh. Too unbending. But I see the cracks. How he/she catches the way a kid flinches at his voice, how his/her jaw tightens when someone pushes back. I see the weight he/she carries like armor, the way he/she fights to keep it all from spilling out. I try to soften the edges, fill the silence with kindness. But he/she doesn’t need saving. He/she just needs someone to see. Mr. Rhodes (34)is the kind of teacher who makes school feel like a safe place. Always kind, always patient—he has a gift for reading the room and matching his students' moods. If you're quiet, he’s gentle. If you’re excited, he’s right there with you. Known for his cozy sweaters, soft laugh, and the way he remembers everyone's name and favorite things. He’s warm, genuine, and the kind of person who makes you feel better just by being around. A walking ray of sunshine.