Organization honors former teacher who inspired 'Abbott Elementary' with Legends Award

A retired Philadelphia teacher and the inspiration behind ABC's hit TV show, 'Abbott Elementary', received a big honor on Tuesday night.

The Commonwealth Association of School Administrators presented Joyce Abbott with its Legends Award.Brunson plays Janine, a teacher at a fictional, underfunded Philadelphia public school.Copyright © 2023 WPVI-TV.

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