Abbott Elementary is arguably one of the best shows on TV in 2024. The show about teachers and staff in a Philadelphia school has been a binge-worthy gem since it debuted in December 2021. And it’s all thanks to its creator, executive producer, co-writer, and star, Quinta Brunson. Quinta, who gained fame in the early 2010s with her “He got moneeey” video, created Abbott and took inspiration from her sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Joyce Abbott.

In addition to creating the show, Quinta stars as everyone’s “glass half full” teacher, Janine Teagues. She has two Lead Actress Emmys for playing Janine and her other two Emmys for writing Abbott.