Problem: Continue the following story.

Brian taught Michael in the classroom, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Brian was the teacher and spent their time educating.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The driver was avoiding the highway and taking the country road due to the 
Here's how I want to continue it: highway being tough to navigate.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Elena was much more uncomfortable talking to children than Monica, because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Monica had a lot of teaching experience.