Abbott Elementary
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Cooper isnt the only special surprise awaiting the Abbott teachers.
June Diane Raphael returns as Elizabeth Washington, the districts chief education officer.
The students are about as interested in the historic designation as they were in Bradley Cooper.
This reaction starkly contrasts with Janines; she is practically oozing with excitement.
But who exactly evenisWillard R. Abbott?
Jacob quickly zips his jacket to cover his T-shirt before the staff enters crisis mode.
inform the staff that Willard wasnt just a city planner but an enforcer of geographical segregation throughredliningPhiladelphia.
When expressing her impartial attitude to the historic designation, Melissa said, This is Philadelphia.
You cant hock a loogie without hitting something historic around.
Janine and Ava jump at this chance to rectify the situation and do some research.
Gregory is, of course, in awe of Janines ambition with his adoration written all over his face.
He passes the test, but sadly it turns out hes something even more bizarre: a flat-Earther.
Gregory and Jacob rush Willy off the stage while Elizabeth and Joan escape as quickly as possible.
Janine is devastated that after all of her efforts, Abbott wont be formally recognized as a special place.
And just like that, Abbott found its history.
Teachers Notes
Avas doomsday-prepping cracks me up.
But it does beg the question, Does Ava need birth control for now or for future apocalypse rendezvous?
If its for the apocalypse, I commend her dedication to not become someone who repopulates Earth.
I get her; the last thing Id want while navigating the end of humanity would be a pregnancy.
I think Raphael is hilarious.
She was outstanding last season, and its good to see her again.
Her best line delivery in this episode is when she admits to joking about finding a new Willard.
Janine: I miss Abbotts ambience.
Our dirt has a certain Janine sais quoi.
