ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ Looks Like a Show That Will Give Teachers Their Due

First and foremost, I would not be here writing this article for a show about teachers without the teachers I had in my life. So thank you, Mrs. Park, Mrs. Martin, Mr. Ryan, Mr. King (there were two in our school, I had the white one) Prof. Susan Miller, and Professor Wesley Brown. Education is a hell of an occupation and teachers never get enough credit for the conditions they’re put in to make things work. However, this teaser trailer for Abbott Elementary got me feeling like we’re going to see a bit of the real that goes into being a teacher. Dare I say, the Abbott Elementary trailer got me feeling like they’re going to give teachers the shine they been deserving in the media. Considering the cast seems to be a majority Black, I’m over here thinking ABC just got with the sh– realness. ABC got with the realness for this show is what I was going to say. Here’s what the ABC says the show is about:

In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers—and a slightly tone-deaf principal—are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.  “Abbott Elementary” stars Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as …