The ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary is not only a breakout hit, but has given back to local Philly schools in big ways.
After donating $80,000 in school supplies to five schools throughout the District, Quinta Brunson, Philadelphia native and creator and star of ABC’s hit show Abbott Elementary visited Comegys Elementary in Southwest Philadelphia to surprise third grade teacher Xiomarra Robinson alongside the students who love her. During Quinta’s visit Wells Fargo also donated $40,000 to the school.
Brunson, the daughter of a schoolteacher, created her breakout sitcom, a workplace comedy called “Abbott Elementary,” based on her experience at Philadelphia public schools. Brunson has said “Abbott Elementary” reflects “what teachers really go through while also having heart and humor.”
“My mother was a teacher and just being influenced by amazing teachers, I got to really see what it is they do for their students. My mom didn’t stop working sometimes until like 8 o’clock at night just to wake up at seven and do it all over again, so it’s exciting to be able to give just one teacher something beautiful and I’m happy we can do that with ‘Abbott’ as well,” Brunson said.
So it was only natural Brunson was on board with the big surprise for Robinson.
And big it was – Scholastic donated $20,000 worth of books for students, Wells Fargo gifted $40,000 to Comegys Elementary which Comegys Principal Rauchaun DuPree announced will go toward AV equipment for students, Staples donated a truckload of paper, pens, markers, printers, dry erase boards and school supplies, while Mural Arts Philadelphia created a special mural for the entire school community to enjoy.
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