Abbott Elementary

I know there is a lot of television shows and movies out right now but the one you don’t wanna miss is Abbott Elementary. A mokumentary based in Philly focusing on a group of passionate teachers working in a low budget public school Abbott Elementary. Despite all the shenanigans, budget cuts, a principle that doesn’t quite get it, they still work their hardest to do what’s best for their students. From the wonderful mind of Quinta Brunson (Vine, buzzfeed, YouTube shorts) who plays naive Janine Teague. Now making a huge splash with this Emmy Award winning television show. Quinta has worked so hard and is finally getting the recognition she deserves. SPEAKING OF RECOGNITION, her co-star, Sheryl Lee Ralph (DreamGirls, Moesha, Sister Act 2) was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting actress. Which hasn’t happened for a Black Woman in 35 years!

We also have Tyler James Williams (Everybody Hates Chris, Unaccompanied Minors, Dear White People) who plays Gregory, at first just a substitute teacher who turns full time, while also hoping to be more to Janine.

Janelle James (Central Park, Black Monday) who plays the hilarious principal Ava Coleman who just doesn’t get it and continuously only looks out for her instead of the school.

With season 2 out the story continues with the teachers doing their best to make the school better, students happy and for their personal life’s to get more interesting! I’m team Janine and Gregory- let’s go!