The team is better. Not great. But better. Janine stands in front. Gregory is now “volunteering” (he signed up after Janine mentioned she needed help). He stands in the back, arms crossed, counting under his breath.
In the teachers' lounge, Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter) sparks a fierce debate by claiming a local spot called "Dough Nuts" makes the absolute best pizza in Philadelphia. This prompts Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Jacob Hill (Chris Perfetti) to defend their own neighborhood favorites. They arrange an official blind taste-test "eat-off" to crown a winner. abbott elementary s01e09 720p
Gregory blinks.
The series was created by Quinta Brunson , who also stars as Janine Teagues. The team is better
Predictably, Janine's micro-managing, rigid approach clashes directly with Ava's flashy, free-spirited teaching style. Janine favors clean, basic mechanics and historical context, while Ava introduces complex, trendy choreography using tracks like Cardi B's "Up". When Janine pushes back, Ava takes full control of the class, leaving Janine feeling pushed aside. Janine stands in front