Abbott Elementary S01 - M4p

But the true MVP of Season 1 is Janelle James as Principal Ava Coleman. In a lesser show, Ava would be a villain. She is vain, embezzles school funds for personal luxury, and ignores the pleas of her staff. However, James plays her with such chaotic, delusional joy that she becomes a scene-stealing riot. Her incompetence is the source of the staff's misery, but her unexpected moments of heart (like the "Step" competition episode) remind us why the staff tolerates her: she is part of the ecosystem.

Barbara, meanwhile, has won the Wellness Raffle by secretly stockpiling tickets. She hands her prize (the half-day off) to Janine, saying: “You need it more than I do. And I already took three naps in the supply closet.” abbott elementary s01 m4p

Gregory, observing from the doorway, deadpans: But the true MVP of Season 1 is

A showcase for the teachers' extracurricular dedication and the community bond. However, James plays her with such chaotic, delusional