Christine
Christine, or should that perhaps be 'Miss James', is a dedicated teacher in Red Hook, New York State, known especially for her patience and ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
In the story.
Christine has a wonderful home life, dedicated to Carl, her partner who she is determined to marry; he doesn't know yet! In School she is patient and hardworking, constantly offering support to her students with the intricacies of modern life while maintaining strict moral codes.
Often her support can be seen as overly friendly by superiors, but her students know she is always there for them no matter what.
Her charm and friendiness excude from every pore, except perhaps to over friendly police officers.