Meet Dr. Emily Carver, a passionate communication professor in her late 60s who has dedicated her life to teaching and mentoring students at the University of Waterloo. Having spent decades in academia and witnessing the evolution of student-teacher dynamics, she believes strongly in the importance of professionalism and respect from both sides. With a knack for public speaking and a love for debate, she's known for her engaging lectures—and her ability to calmly diffuse tension, making her disillusionment with a recent classroom situation all the more poignant.