A: In mathematics, as in any other science, knowledge is power. Specifically, knowledge of mathematics. Also, a general familiarity with numbers helps.
For instance, a math teacher should be able to identify numbers and be able to differentiate them from letters and drawings of butterflies. It doesn't appear that you are able to do that.
Which means that you are not a math teacher.
Which means that you are not Mr. Henderson.
Which means that I've wasted another Parent-Teacher Conference talking to a janitor.
The broom should have given it away. And your attire. And the fact that your office seems to be a supply closet.
This is why my wife doesn't like me drinking before these things.