About
A documentary crew films the lives of teachers at the Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, a predominantly Black public school in Philadelphia, where they are determined to help their students despite being underfunded and under-resourced.
Characters
Janine Teagues, a perpetually optimistic second-grade teacher.
Gregory Eddie, a substitute teacher who develops a crush on Janine. But who is now a permanent teacher at Abbot.
Ava Coleman, the tone-deaf and unqualified principal.
Barbara Howard, a veteran kindergarten teacher.
Melissa Schemmenti, a second-grade teacher with questionable local connections.
Jacob Hill, an awkward but well-meaning history teacher.
Mr. Johnson, the school's custodian.
Manny Rivera, a “golden retriever” man who is a school district employee who was Janine's mentor and boss.
Intro
Release Date 2026.07.25 / Last Updated 2026.07.25