By Jasmine Browley ·Updated March 23, 2022
Most of us can remember that one teacher that changed our lives.
As evidenced by the hit new show Abbott Elementary, its creator Quinta Brunson recently told Essence the idea was sparked by Joann Abbott, a caring educator that nurtured the talent she saw in Brunson at an early age.
Much like Brunson, Dr. Shanika Hope knows what the power of a great educator can do.
