/* ==========================================================================
   1. Brand Variables (Matched to your Logo) & CSS Reset
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --brand-yellow: #FFE01B;      /* Energetic logo yellow */
    --brand-blue: #2D68C4;        /* Slate blue from logo lines/text */
    --brand-cyan: #00E5FF;        /* Neon cyan highlight from headphones */
    --dark-charcoal: #1f2421;     /* Sleek off-black for text */
    --light-cream: #FFFDF0;       /* Soft warm cream-yellow background tint */
    --pure-white: #ffffff;
    --gray-muted: #64748b;
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;
    
    /* Typography matching your logo's academic serif style */
    --font-heading: 'Cinzel', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
   max-width: 100%;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Reusable Utility Styles & Components
   ========================================================================== */
section {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-header p {
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--brand-blue);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #1e4a91;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--pure-white);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--brand-blue);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--brand-blue);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Header Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo span {
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-links a:hover, 
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.nav-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: var(--brand-blue);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background-color: #1e4a91;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Hero Section (With Beautiful Custom Banner Background)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 80vh; /* Brings it to a comfortable, premium banner height */
    min-height: 550px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Aligns content slightly to the left to let the teacher image shine */
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    background: url('../banner.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover; /* Pulls your banner image */
    padding-top: 80px; 
}

/* If banner.jpg is stored in the root folder instead of the css folder, use this background line instead:
   background: url('banner.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover; */

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26, 8, 9, 0.75) 0%, rgba(26, 8, 9, 0.3) 100%); /* Keeps text extremely readable while keeping the right side clear */
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 600px; /* Limits width so text doesn't overlap the teacher on the right */
    padding: 0 4rem;
}

.hero-tagline {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--brand-yellow);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero h1.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    text-shadow: 0px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    opacity: 0.95;
    text-shadow: 0px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Yellow Action Button */
.hero .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--brand-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 224, 27, 0.3);
}

.hero .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #ffd200;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 224, 27, 0.4);
}

/* White outline secondary button */
.hero .btn-secondary {
    color: var(--pure-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--pure-white);
}

.hero .btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Header/Navigation Fixes */
    .navbar {
        position: relative;
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }
    .nav-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .nav-links {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 10px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hero Section Fixes */
    .hero {
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-overlay {
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    }
    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 2rem;
    }
    .hero h1.hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* General Section & Stats Fixes */
    section {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .stats-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   5. Quick Stats Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-banner {
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.stats-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Features Grid (Why Learn With Us)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-us {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
   text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.features-grid {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.feature-card {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-align: center;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.2);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    display: inline-block;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.feature-card p {
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Courses Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.courses {
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
}

.courses-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.course-card {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.course-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--brand-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.course-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.course-card p {
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.course-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.testimonial-slider {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-user {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.user-avatar {
    font-size: 2rem;
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.user-info h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.user-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Meet Your Teacher Section
   ========================================================================== */
.about-teacher {
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
}

.about-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.teacher-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.image-placeholder {
    font-size: 5rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.teacher-details h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.teacher-details p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Simple, Transparent Pricing
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.pricing-grid {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
}

.price-card {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.price-card.popular {
    border-color: var(--brand-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.1);
}

.price-card .card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background-color: var(--brand-blue);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.price-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.price-card .price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.price-card .price span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gray-muted);
}

.price-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    min-height: 50px;
}

.price-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.price-card li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
}

.price-card li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #10b981; /* Emerald green checkmark */
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.price-card .btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Call to Action (Booking Section in Brand Yellow)
   ========================================================================== */
.booking-section {
    background: var(--brand-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 7rem 1.5rem;
}

.booking-container {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.booking-container h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.booking-container p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Footer
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
    background-color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.footer-logo span {
    color: var(--brand-yellow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .about-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .teacher-image {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar {
        position: relative;
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }
    
    .nav-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .nav-links {
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .stats-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    section {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Custom 5-Level Curriculum Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.curriculum-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.curriculum-level {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.curriculum-level:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    border-color: var(--brand-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.05);
}

.level-badge {
    background-color: var(--brand-blue);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    min-width: 100px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Alternate badge color for contrast */
.curriculum-level:nth-child(even) .level-badge {
    background-color: var(--brand-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
}

.level-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.level-info p {
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Curriculum Call to Action */
.curriculum-cta {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px dashed var(--brand-blue);
}

.curriculum-cta h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.curriculum-cta p {
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .curriculum-level {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .level-badge {
        width: auto;
        min-width: unset;
    }
}

<!-- 6.5. Meet Our Founder Section -->
<section id="founder" class="about-founder">
    <div class="founder-container">
        
        <!-- LEFT COLUMN: Just the Image -->
        <div class="founder-image-column">
            <div class="founder-image-wrapper">
                <img src="logo.png" alt="Erica - Founder of Go Spanish Philippines" class="founder-photo">
            </div>
        </div>
        
        <!-- RIGHT COLUMN: All the text contents starting from the subtitle -->
        <div class="founder-content-column">
            <span class="founder-subtitle">The Vision Behind Go Spanish</span>
            <h2>Meet Our Founder</h2>
            
            <!-- Shorter, impactful Mission Statement -->
            <p class="founder-story" style="font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-blue); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;">
                Our Mission: To bridge cultures and open global career opportunities for Filipinos through high-quality, practical, and confidence-building Spanish education.
            </p>

            <p class="founder-quote">
                "¡Hola! I believe that anyone can learn Spanish with the right guidance, consistent practice, and a positive learning environment."
            </p>
            
            <div class="founder-bio-text">
                <p class="founder-story">
                    ¡Hola! I'm Erica, The Founder and the Lead Instructor of Go Spanish. I believe that anyone can learn Spanish with the right guidance, consistent practice, and a positive learning environment. My goal is to help you build confidence, communicate naturally, and enjoy every step of your language-learning journey. I also offer complimentary review classes to provide additional speaking practice, reinforce what you’ve learned, and help you prepare for career opportunities where Spanish is an advantage.
                </p>
                <p class="founder-story">
                    Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to improve your skills, I’ll make sure every lesson is interactive, practical, and worthwhile. Let’s achieve your Spanish goals together!
                </p>
            </div>

            <!-- Experience List -->
            <div class="teacher-experience" style="border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding-top: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;">
                <h4 style="font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand-blue); margin-bottom: 0.85rem;">Experience</h4>
                <ul style="list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;">
                    <li style="position: relative; padding-left: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dark-charcoal);">
                        <span style="position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700;">✓</span>
                        <strong>Founder & Lead Instructor</strong> at Go Spanish Philippines
                    </li>
                    <li style="position: relative; padding-left: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dark-charcoal);">
                        <span style="position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700;">✓</span>
                        <strong>5+ years</strong> teaching Spanish to Filipino and international students
                    </li>
                    <li style="position: relative; padding-left: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dark-charcoal);">
                        <span style="position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700;">✓</span>
                        <strong>6+ years</strong> of experience as a Spanish Bilingual Professional in multinational companies
                    </li>
                    <li style="position: relative; padding-left: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dark-charcoal);">
                        <span style="position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700;">✓</span>
                        Graduated with a <strong>Bachelor of Science in Office Administration</strong> from Ateneo de Zamboanga University
                    </li>
                    <li style="position: relative; padding-left: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dark-charcoal);">
                        <span style="position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; color: var(--brand-blue); font-weight: 700;">✓</span>
                        Experienced in business, customer service, and conversational Spanish
                    </li>
                </ul>
            </div>
        </div>
        
    </div>
</section>

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Meet Our Teachers Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.teachers-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* Forces exactly 3 columns on desktop, wraps beautifully on tablets/mobile */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); 
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px; /* Widened slightly to give 3 cards plenty of breathing room */
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .teachers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* Drops to 2 per row on tablets */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .teachers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Drops to 1 per row on phones */
    }
}

.teacher-card {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    
    /* Add this line to force 3 per row */
    flex: 0 0 32%; 
}

.teacher-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.08);
}

/* Feature styling for your card */
.featured-teacher {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-blue);
}

.teacher-image-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
    border-top-left-radius: 12px;  /* Optional: keeps your nice card corners */
    border-top-right-radius: 12px;
}

.teacher-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.teacher-info-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.teacher-role {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.teacher-info-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--dark-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.teacher-bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* --- Added Experience List Styling --- */
.teacher-experience {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.teacher-experience h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Uses beautiful Quicksand */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.teacher-experience ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.teacher-experience li {
    font-family: var(--font-body), 'Inter', sans-serif; /* Uses Inter instead of default system font */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark-charcoal); /* Darker color for much better readability */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
}

/* Bullet icon replacement */
.teacher-experience li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 1px;
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
/* -------------------------------------- */

.teacher-specialties {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.specialty-tag {
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.1);
}

/* Placeholder card for future teachers */
.placeholder-card {
    border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.placeholder-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.placeholder-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--light-cream);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.placeholder-card .teacher-info-content {
    align-items: center;
}
/* Container for the slider */
/* Force the container to hold the track in the normal document flow */
/* --- Corrected Slider Container --- */
.slider-container {
    max-width: 600px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    overflow: hidden !important; 
    position: relative !important; 
    display: block !important;
}

.slider-track {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
}

/* --- Corrected Buttons (Hovering over the images) --- */
.prev-btn, .next-btn {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    z-index: 100 !important;
    background-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.8) !important;
    color: white !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 10px 15px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    border-radius: 5px !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
}

.prev-btn { left: 10px !important; }
.next-btn { right: 10px !important; }

.prev-btn:hover, .next-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 1) !important;
}

/* --- Founder Section Responsive Container --- */
.founder-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 90%; /* Makes it fluid on mobile */
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; /* 2 columns on desktop */
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* This is the rule that fixes the mobile breakage */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .founder-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; /* Stack vertically on tablets/phones */
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }
}