Abbott Elementary
Overview
Abbott Elementary is a 2021 mockumentary sitcom television series created by Quinta Brunson for ABC. The series is set at Abbott Elementary, a predominantly Black, underfunded public school in Philadelphia. The series follows a group of dedicated, passionate teachers as they try to educate their students despite a lack of resources and a clueless principal. The series stars Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, a naive, optimistic, and enthusiastic second-grade teacher; Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, a handsome, strait-laced, and reluctant substitute teacher; Janelle James as Ava Coleman, the selfish, incompetent, and hilarious principal; Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard, a veteran, respected, and beloved kindergarten teacher; Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, a tough, street-smart second-grade teacher; and Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, a well-meaning, awkward history teacher. Abbott Elementary has been a critical and commercial success, winning four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Supporting Actress for Sheryl Lee Ralph. The series is praised for its writing, its performances, and its positive, authentic portrayal of teachers and public schools.
