Abbott Elementary
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Its safe to say that Tyler James Williams is having a moment.
This is your moment.
I couldnt help but think about Williamss journey that brought him to where he is today.
Im two years younger than Williams, so in many ways I feel like weve grown up together.
His Emmy nomination and Screen Actors Guild Award would beg to differ.
Initially, Gregory doesnt understand why he was chosen at all.
Ashley, Melissas old aide, receives the Teachers Aide of the Year Award as a Latin-X contribution.
She calls an emergency meeting with the students mom, Cassandra, which goes from bad to terrible.
They arent a one-stop shop that will turn children into successful adults.
Teachers and parents should be a team; what happens at home and in the classroom are directly correlated.
And some parents, because parents are just humans with kids, can be assholes.
She breaks down, and Gregory, her knight in shining armor, finds her crying in her classroom.
He brings her to Barbara to help fix the situation, feeling like he cant make it better.
Jacob successfully sets her up on the computer so she can have an intergenerational conversation with a fellow teacher.
Like one of her many blessings from Jesus, this conversation falls into her lap.
She comforts Janine, who is distraught, never having dealt with something like this.
She says, People have thrown dirt on my name and others have given flowers.
But its all a garden to me.
Its about showing up every day and doing the best you could.
Sometimes success looks less like neat solutions tied up in bows and more like perseverance and giving yourself grace.
Melissa and Gregory meet before the ceremony so she can plan what to say in her speech.
Its like the famous quote, You cant be what you cant see.
Despite not being Abbotts best or most accomplished teacher, he understands how big just showing up can be.
In his interview withGQ, Williams states that this is his favorite part about playing Gregory.
And for that, well always love you, Mr. Gregory!
Teachers Notes
Abbotthas another great guest star this week with June Diane Raphael.
Shes always a treat; most recently, I loved her onBlack Monday.
But the guest star Im ridiculously excited for is Taraji P. Henson as Janines mom!
Thats going to be great.
Hensonsaidthat she asked Brunson to be on the show, and Im happy its happening.
Janine and Gregorys love for each other is spilling over everywhere, and everyone is noticing.
Melissa and Avas impersonation was on point.
The acronyms Jacob and Barbara read are so realistic to the annoying corporate language used in professional training.
I wish I was kidding.
Mr. Johnsons intergenerational training class needs to be played in every office everywhere, deadass.
Ya feel me, stupid?
Ava: Paging Educator of the Year, Mr. Eddie.
Your essence is needed at the award presentation, so bring that punim to the gym!
Jacob, after Barbara asks for his help: Oh, God, yes.
Lord, build me a fence.
Yes, what is it?
His name aint Nas, but hes Gods son.
