1 00:00:01,835 --> 00:00:03,337 - Hey. - Hey. 2 00:00:03,337 --> 00:00:05,547 Ugh! Disgusting. Janine: Alright. 3 00:00:05,547 --> 00:00:07,132 Wow, we're just not biting our tongues anymore? 4 00:00:07,132 --> 00:00:09,009 This is vintage. Okay, no. 5 00:00:09,009 --> 00:00:11,678 There's a green bubble on the group chat. 6 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:13,305 I have an iPhone, but I left the group chat 7 00:00:13,305 --> 00:00:15,015 after Mr. Johnson started that soup thread. 8 00:00:15,015 --> 00:00:16,183 Uh, it's me, okay? 9 00:00:16,183 --> 00:00:18,227 I-I got a new phone. A droid. 10 00:00:18,227 --> 00:00:19,394 Wait, there's a group chat? 11 00:00:19,394 --> 00:00:21,688 Look, it's not easy being green, okay? 12 00:00:21,688 --> 00:00:23,774 Android discrimination is one of the last acceptable forms 13 00:00:23,774 --> 00:00:25,442 of hate in this country. 14 00:00:25,442 --> 00:00:27,069 There was a pothole on 50th Street. 15 00:00:27,069 --> 00:00:28,153 I tried to warn you about it. 16 00:00:28,153 --> 00:00:29,905 Yeah, well, I hit it 17 00:00:29,905 --> 00:00:32,699 because I couldn't read your stupid text. 18 00:00:32,699 --> 00:00:34,159 I just don't have time for this. 19 00:00:35,202 --> 00:00:37,663 Go back to the blue bubble! 20 00:00:37,663 --> 00:00:39,206 Life is hard enough as it is. 21 00:00:39,206 --> 00:00:40,958 Now I got two classes worth of grades to finish 22 00:00:40,958 --> 00:00:42,209 and a tire to replace. 23 00:00:42,209 --> 00:00:43,752 You know what? 24 00:00:43,752 --> 00:00:45,420 I would like to see your phone survive that. 25 00:00:45,420 --> 00:00:46,838 Let me in the group chat. No. 26 00:00:46,838 --> 00:00:48,590 I tried, but they say you "ha ha" every text... 27 00:00:48,590 --> 00:00:49,758 That's not fair, and that's not true. 28 00:00:49,758 --> 00:00:51,593 Breaking news, y'all. 29 00:00:51,593 --> 00:00:53,387 You let another camera crew onto school property? 30 00:00:53,387 --> 00:00:55,097 Seriously? We're from Channel Six. 31 00:00:55,097 --> 00:00:56,223 Rolling. Action news. 32 00:00:56,223 --> 00:00:57,975 The Chief Education Officer 33 00:00:57,975 --> 00:01:00,227 for the Philadelphia Board of Education is here, 34 00:01:00,227 --> 00:01:03,397 Elizabeth Washington, with a special announcement. [ Chuckles ] 35 00:01:03,397 --> 00:01:05,774 Every year, the Philadelphia school district 36 00:01:05,774 --> 00:01:08,318 shines a light on an educator that represents 37 00:01:08,318 --> 00:01:11,405 what it means to be an exceptional educator. 38 00:01:11,405 --> 00:01:13,949 And this year, the award goes to... 39 00:01:13,949 --> 00:01:15,033 Gregory Eddie. 40 00:01:15,033 --> 00:01:16,994 Oh! Oh! 41 00:01:16,994 --> 00:01:18,078 Oh! 42 00:01:18,078 --> 00:01:20,372 This Gregory Eddie? Me? 43 00:01:20,372 --> 00:01:22,291 Yeah, you, with your fine, silly ass. Ah! 44 00:01:23,709 --> 00:01:26,086 [ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 45 00:01:26,086 --> 00:01:34,886 ♪ 46 00:01:36,346 --> 00:01:38,098 Could we get some B-roll ahead of the interview 47 00:01:38,098 --> 00:01:39,891 with our Mr. Eddie? Of course. 48 00:01:39,891 --> 00:01:41,476 We have everything you need 49 00:01:41,476 --> 00:01:43,562 for a motivational yet emotional package. 50 00:01:43,562 --> 00:01:46,106 Sad kids, mad kids, happy kids, new kids. 51 00:01:47,149 --> 00:01:48,233 Ignore that kid. 52 00:01:48,233 --> 00:01:50,068 I didn't like that. 53 00:01:50,610 --> 00:01:51,862 Oh! 54 00:01:51,862 --> 00:01:53,739 Congratulations, Gregory. 55 00:01:53,739 --> 00:01:55,073 Thanks, I guess. 56 00:01:55,073 --> 00:01:56,158 This is weird, right? 57 00:01:56,158 --> 00:01:57,743 How can I be Educator of the Year 58 00:01:57,743 --> 00:01:59,036 if I haven't even been a full-time teacher 59 00:01:59,036 --> 00:02:00,537 for the whole year? 60 00:02:00,537 --> 00:02:02,998 Well, typically, the award has been about optics. 61 00:02:02,998 --> 00:02:05,459 And by awarding you, it might encourage other young Black men 62 00:02:05,459 --> 00:02:08,545 to become elementary school teachers. 63 00:02:08,545 --> 00:02:09,921 Besides, it makes them look good. 64 00:02:09,921 --> 00:02:11,256 It's not merit-based at all, 65 00:02:11,256 --> 00:02:12,507 but who wants to live in a meritocracy? 66 00:02:12,507 --> 00:02:13,508 [ Laughs ] 67 00:02:13,508 --> 00:02:14,968 Gregory: I don't get it. 68 00:02:14,968 --> 00:02:18,138 I'm also very uncomfortable with the extra attention. 69 00:02:18,138 --> 00:02:21,183 I'm uncomfortable in general, but... 70 00:02:21,183 --> 00:02:23,769 Alright. You guys are killing it, truly. 71 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:26,730 So, what is the capital of Alaska? 72 00:02:26,730 --> 00:02:28,398 Tasia. Juneau. 73 00:02:28,398 --> 00:02:30,067 That's right-- Juneau, 74 00:02:30,067 --> 00:02:31,652 which is also a very funny movie. 75 00:02:31,652 --> 00:02:35,072 [ Chuckles ] Alright, let's move on to the Aloha state. 76 00:02:35,072 --> 00:02:36,448 [ Students gasp ] 77 00:02:36,448 --> 00:02:38,450 Ohh, I hate geography. 78 00:02:38,450 --> 00:02:39,618 Deshaun, please. 79 00:02:39,618 --> 00:02:40,619 Shut up! 80 00:02:40,619 --> 00:02:41,828 Students: Ooh! 81 00:02:41,828 --> 00:02:43,372 Janine: That's Deshaun. 82 00:02:43,372 --> 00:02:45,457 Deshaun's been having difficulties all year, 83 00:02:45,457 --> 00:02:47,793 but lately, it's been getting worse. 84 00:02:47,793 --> 00:02:51,046 I tried talking to him, incentivizing him with rewards, 85 00:02:51,046 --> 00:02:52,964 but nothing's really worked. Yet. 86 00:02:52,964 --> 00:02:56,426 So, I'm gonna be using my not-so-secret secret weapon, 87 00:02:56,426 --> 00:02:57,678 a parent meeting. 88 00:02:57,678 --> 00:02:59,054 [ Sighs ] 89 00:02:59,054 --> 00:03:00,389 Come on. Enjoy your recess. 90 00:03:00,389 --> 00:03:01,807 And please don't eat any dirt. 91 00:03:01,807 --> 00:03:04,351 I just added new fertilizer. 92 00:03:04,351 --> 00:03:06,144 [ Sighs ] 93 00:03:06,144 --> 00:03:07,229 Oh, I'm just going to the bathroom. 94 00:03:07,229 --> 00:03:08,313 You don't need to follow me. 95 00:03:08,313 --> 00:03:09,856 Good. Yeah. 96 00:03:12,651 --> 00:03:14,069 Barbara, this came for you. 97 00:03:16,822 --> 00:03:17,698 I have to go to court? 98 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:21,034 Oh, wait. This is a cease-and-desist for me. 99 00:03:21,034 --> 00:03:22,661 Coleman Camping Supplies seems to think 100 00:03:22,661 --> 00:03:24,830 that they're the only Colemans that can sell camping supplies. 101 00:03:24,830 --> 00:03:26,164 I got lanterns, too. 102 00:03:26,164 --> 00:03:27,290 You didn't complete 103 00:03:27,290 --> 00:03:29,292 your continuing education requirements. 104 00:03:29,292 --> 00:03:31,253 Every five years, every schoolteacher 105 00:03:31,253 --> 00:03:33,797 must take continuing education classes, 106 00:03:33,797 --> 00:03:36,049 as mandated by the school district, 107 00:03:36,049 --> 00:03:39,010 which means that after all these years, 108 00:03:39,010 --> 00:03:42,222 I must prove to them that I can still teach. 109 00:03:42,222 --> 00:03:44,099 It is preposterous. 110 00:03:44,099 --> 00:03:45,725 I'm sure I completed them all. 111 00:03:45,725 --> 00:03:47,144 Well, the school district says otherwise, 112 00:03:47,144 --> 00:03:48,270 'cause you're one course short. 113 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:49,604 You'll have to complete it, 114 00:03:49,604 --> 00:03:51,022 or you will lose your teaching license 115 00:03:51,022 --> 00:03:52,774 and you'll be out on the streets. 116 00:03:52,774 --> 00:03:54,151 Why can't you be more like Gregory? 117 00:03:54,151 --> 00:03:56,278 Have more educator-of-the-year energy. 118 00:03:57,904 --> 00:03:59,322 Hey, Ava? Sorry. 119 00:03:59,322 --> 00:04:01,158 I have something pressing. 120 00:04:01,158 --> 00:04:02,617 Can I get your permission to move up 121 00:04:02,617 --> 00:04:05,162 a parent-teacher meeting from next week to today? 122 00:04:05,162 --> 00:04:06,163 I'm having-- Sounds lovely. 123 00:04:06,163 --> 00:04:07,164 I have an announcement to make. 124 00:04:07,164 --> 00:04:08,373 Go bananas. 125 00:04:08,373 --> 00:04:09,541 Okay. 126 00:04:09,541 --> 00:04:11,585 Alright. 127 00:04:11,585 --> 00:04:13,211 Now, remember to keep sounding out those vocab words, 128 00:04:13,211 --> 00:04:14,963 and you did really good on that last quiz, okay? 129 00:04:14,963 --> 00:04:16,715 And cut! That was beautiful. 130 00:04:16,715 --> 00:04:18,592 Actually, Brayden, I'll give the notes. 131 00:04:18,592 --> 00:04:20,802 So, can we just try another one 132 00:04:20,802 --> 00:04:22,471 where you give him a high five? 133 00:04:23,555 --> 00:04:24,931 I didn't do that for the cameras. 134 00:04:24,931 --> 00:04:26,016 Oh, I know that's clear. 135 00:04:26,016 --> 00:04:27,434 [ Laughs ] 136 00:04:27,434 --> 00:04:28,685 But this one's gonna be delightful. 137 00:04:28,685 --> 00:04:29,936 Delightful. 138 00:04:29,936 --> 00:04:31,563 You can sit down, man. 139 00:04:31,563 --> 00:04:33,148 Um, do you guys think you have enough? 140 00:04:33,148 --> 00:04:34,316 Like, are we done here? 141 00:04:34,316 --> 00:04:35,817 [ Sighs deeply ] 142 00:04:35,817 --> 00:04:38,570 You're not what I would call a natural, but yeah. 143 00:04:38,570 --> 00:04:40,614 So, I think we are done filming, guys. 144 00:04:40,614 --> 00:04:41,740 Great. Awesome. You can head out. 145 00:04:41,740 --> 00:04:43,325 Right this way. 146 00:04:43,325 --> 00:04:45,619 So-- Oh, my bad. You're the doc crew. 147 00:04:45,619 --> 00:04:47,204 You're the one with the bird tattoo, not the snake. 148 00:04:47,204 --> 00:04:48,288 You can stay. 149 00:04:48,288 --> 00:04:49,414 But y'all can dip like guacamole. 150 00:04:49,414 --> 00:04:50,540 Come on, now. There it is. 151 00:04:50,540 --> 00:04:51,958 Okay. 152 00:04:51,958 --> 00:04:53,001 The door is right down this hallway. 153 00:04:53,001 --> 00:04:54,294 I'm gonna... 154 00:04:54,294 --> 00:04:56,129 Okay. And we'll see you at the ceremony. 155 00:04:59,049 --> 00:05:01,259 Ceremony? What? 156 00:05:01,259 --> 00:05:02,928 Well, there's a ceremony, of course. 157 00:05:02,928 --> 00:05:05,472 There's food, drinks, spoken-word poem, 158 00:05:05,472 --> 00:05:06,890 children's choir... 159 00:05:06,890 --> 00:05:08,767 From Abbott? Oh, God, I hope not. 160 00:05:08,767 --> 00:05:10,435 Oh, bonus-- 161 00:05:10,435 --> 00:05:11,937 we have one of your fellow teachers 162 00:05:11,937 --> 00:05:14,105 who's gonna present the award to you herself. 163 00:05:14,105 --> 00:05:16,274 Mm. Who are you talking about? 164 00:05:16,274 --> 00:05:18,735 Ms. Schemmenti to deliver, uh, 165 00:05:18,735 --> 00:05:22,322 a speech about your outsized accomplishments, 166 00:05:22,322 --> 00:05:24,950 which I'm sure-- Um, could we get another teacher to do it? 167 00:05:24,950 --> 00:05:26,368 Like, literally anybody else? 168 00:05:26,368 --> 00:05:27,953 Or maybe I could even present it to myself. 169 00:05:27,953 --> 00:05:29,246 [ Intercom beeps ] Ava: Attention, Abbott! 170 00:05:29,246 --> 00:05:31,164 After school in the gym... Oh. Shh! 171 00:05:31,164 --> 00:05:33,834 ...we'll be having the Educator of the Year ceremony 172 00:05:33,834 --> 00:05:37,003 for the slim, the sensual, the strange Gregory Eddie. 173 00:05:37,003 --> 00:05:39,631 He'll receive said award from everyone's favorite 174 00:05:39,631 --> 00:05:41,591 neighborhood Italian, Melissa Schemmenti. 175 00:05:41,591 --> 00:05:42,801 Gaba gootz! 176 00:05:42,801 --> 00:05:44,427 Ladies free before 3:00 p. m. 177 00:05:44,427 --> 00:05:47,305 Sponsored by Bone Town. Oww, oww! 178 00:05:47,305 --> 00:05:49,307 What the hell's going on? Melissa, I'm sorry. I had no idea. 179 00:05:49,307 --> 00:05:50,934 Okay, why me? 180 00:05:50,934 --> 00:05:54,688 So, we like to have a diverse, kaleidoscopic POV 181 00:05:54,688 --> 00:05:57,649 to bridge the gap between culture and education. 182 00:05:57,649 --> 00:05:58,900 What this white lady is saying 183 00:05:58,900 --> 00:06:00,277 is they want a white lady to do it 184 00:06:00,277 --> 00:06:02,112 because y'all been acting up this year. 185 00:06:02,112 --> 00:06:03,905 Yes! Thank you so much. That's right. 186 00:06:03,905 --> 00:06:06,199 Trust me, you don't want to get on the district's bad side. 187 00:06:06,199 --> 00:06:11,288 - Ms. Schemmenti! - Ms. Schemmenti! 188 00:06:13,957 --> 00:06:15,792 [ Rhythmic knocking ] 189 00:06:19,170 --> 00:06:21,798 Hey, Mr. Educator of the Yeeeear! 190 00:06:21,798 --> 00:06:23,466 [ Chuckles ] Don't do that. [ Chuckles ] 191 00:06:23,466 --> 00:06:24,551 Uh, how's it going with Deshaun today? 192 00:06:24,551 --> 00:06:26,511 Oh, it's... 193 00:06:26,511 --> 00:06:28,346 it's going. 194 00:06:28,346 --> 00:06:30,223 Yeah, let's just say I'm happy I'm talking to his mom today. 195 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:33,768 So, you ready to get the keys to the city yet? 196 00:06:33,768 --> 00:06:35,061 I hate to break up this little love-fest, 197 00:06:35,061 --> 00:06:36,688 but I don't have much time. 198 00:06:36,688 --> 00:06:37,731 What love? There's no love here. 199 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:39,566 Gregory, intro! 200 00:06:39,566 --> 00:06:41,276 Bye. 201 00:06:41,276 --> 00:06:43,361 So, apparently, I'm supposed to say 202 00:06:43,361 --> 00:06:45,238 some nice things about you, 203 00:06:45,238 --> 00:06:46,531 so why don't you just tell me some of the things 204 00:06:46,531 --> 00:06:48,325 you think you accomplished over the year, 205 00:06:48,325 --> 00:06:49,576 and I'll whip it up into an intro? 206 00:06:49,576 --> 00:06:50,702 Okay, have a seat. 207 00:06:50,702 --> 00:06:52,537 Alright. Uh, okay. 208 00:06:52,537 --> 00:06:55,373 I feel like we've made progress on identifying shapes, 209 00:06:55,373 --> 00:06:57,751 although a lot of them got hexagons and polygons confused. 210 00:06:57,751 --> 00:07:00,754 And then one of them thought a polygon was the Pentagon, and-- 211 00:07:00,754 --> 00:07:02,631 Okay, just give me something, 212 00:07:02,631 --> 00:07:03,882 anything you thought you were good at-- go. 213 00:07:05,216 --> 00:07:07,469 I-I don't-- I don't really know. 214 00:07:07,469 --> 00:07:09,179 I feel like I'm below average at teaching language arts, 215 00:07:09,179 --> 00:07:10,722 which, like, what does that say about me? 216 00:07:10,722 --> 00:07:13,308 How about I say you are punctual? 217 00:07:14,184 --> 00:07:16,770 And all the kids love you. 218 00:07:17,604 --> 00:07:20,857 To be completely honest, I don't know that they do. 219 00:07:20,857 --> 00:07:23,526 But some of them like me. 220 00:07:23,526 --> 00:07:25,236 [ Breathes sharply ] How about this? 221 00:07:25,236 --> 00:07:27,405 I'm just gonna do, like, a regift speech. 222 00:07:27,405 --> 00:07:29,240 I'll just repurpose some of the compliments 223 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:30,784 I've gotten over the years. 224 00:07:30,784 --> 00:07:32,911 Okay? [ School bell rings ] 225 00:07:32,911 --> 00:07:34,204 [ Indistinct conversations in distance ] 226 00:07:38,625 --> 00:07:40,377 Jacob, I'm going to ask you something, 227 00:07:40,377 --> 00:07:42,629 and I only want a "yes" or a "no" response. 228 00:07:43,797 --> 00:07:46,174 Can you help me-- Oh, my God! 229 00:07:46,174 --> 00:07:48,551 Lord, build me a fence. Yes. What is it? 230 00:07:48,551 --> 00:07:50,345 Calm down. 231 00:07:50,345 --> 00:07:54,307 I need help signing into a continuing education class. 232 00:07:54,307 --> 00:07:56,309 Okay, well, let's take a look-see. 233 00:07:56,309 --> 00:07:59,187 Looks like a lot of goofy acronyms so far. 234 00:07:59,187 --> 00:08:01,106 Mm. A complete waste of time. 235 00:08:01,106 --> 00:08:03,024 NAP-- Nodding and Praising. 236 00:08:03,024 --> 00:08:04,484 I only praise the Lord. 237 00:08:04,484 --> 00:08:06,486 MUD-- Meeting Under Duress. 238 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:08,279 Mm, I came up out of the mud. 239 00:08:08,279 --> 00:08:11,408 FART-- Facilitating A Reading Tyke. 240 00:08:11,408 --> 00:08:13,451 Seems like they wanted to do that. 241 00:08:13,451 --> 00:08:15,120 And look, most of the seats are taken. 242 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:17,956 Uh, okay, got one. 243 00:08:17,956 --> 00:08:20,667 [ Key clacks ] Boom! IGAL-- Intergenerational Active Listening. 244 00:08:20,667 --> 00:08:21,835 What'd you say? 245 00:08:21,835 --> 00:08:24,337 IGAL for My Gal. 246 00:08:24,337 --> 00:08:25,672 Put it in your cal, pal. 247 00:08:25,672 --> 00:08:26,965 [ Keys clacking ] 248 00:08:28,717 --> 00:08:30,844 Oh! Yurrr! 249 00:08:30,844 --> 00:08:33,805 There he is, Educator of the Year! 250 00:08:33,805 --> 00:08:36,391 Ashley. What are you doing here? 251 00:08:36,391 --> 00:08:37,267 I thought you were at another school now. 252 00:08:37,267 --> 00:08:38,476 I was. [ Chuckles ] 253 00:08:38,476 --> 00:08:39,644 And then another one after that, 254 00:08:39,644 --> 00:08:40,895 and then another one after that. 255 00:08:40,895 --> 00:08:44,274 And then they gave me Teacher's Aide of the Year! 256 00:08:44,274 --> 00:08:45,608 Look at us. 257 00:08:45,608 --> 00:08:47,277 Two young guns, killing awards season. 258 00:08:47,277 --> 00:08:48,945 Pew pew! [ Blows ] 259 00:08:48,945 --> 00:08:50,280 [ Indistinct conversations in distance ] 260 00:08:54,242 --> 00:08:57,704 ♪ La la la la la la la ♪ 261 00:08:58,621 --> 00:09:00,248 This feels like a bit much. 262 00:09:00,248 --> 00:09:02,042 Students: ♪ La la la la la la la ♪ 263 00:09:02,042 --> 00:09:03,334 That was my first school ID. 264 00:09:03,334 --> 00:09:05,920 I forgot to smile. 265 00:09:05,920 --> 00:09:07,255 Students: ♪ La la la la la la la ♪ 266 00:09:07,255 --> 00:09:09,049 Your award put the spotlight on Abbott, 267 00:09:09,049 --> 00:09:11,468 so we have to make the most of it before the news moves on 268 00:09:11,468 --> 00:09:15,055 to a cannibal celebrity or some new Frisbee dog champion. 269 00:09:15,055 --> 00:09:17,348 Now, get onstage and tell me if these lasers blind you. 270 00:09:18,058 --> 00:09:20,351 Melissa: Hey, Pink Floyd, 271 00:09:20,351 --> 00:09:22,854 since you gave me nothing to work with for your intro... ♪ La la la la la la la ♪ 272 00:09:22,854 --> 00:09:24,814 ...I thought maybe I'd just go with the quickest dinner grace I know, 273 00:09:24,814 --> 00:09:26,983 but I thank you instead of Jesus. 274 00:09:26,983 --> 00:09:29,027 Uh, Melissa. What's up? 275 00:09:29,027 --> 00:09:30,695 How do you feel about all this? 276 00:09:30,695 --> 00:09:33,198 Yeah, you know, it's all bit showy and goofy, 277 00:09:33,198 --> 00:09:35,867 but I do like that giant gift certificate to Bone Town. ♪ La la la la la la la ♪ 278 00:09:35,867 --> 00:09:36,826 I like that sort of thing. 279 00:09:36,826 --> 00:09:38,495 You know, food. 280 00:09:38,495 --> 00:09:40,580 Andrew: The wind beneath our... 281 00:09:40,580 --> 00:09:42,457 Students: Wings! 282 00:09:42,457 --> 00:09:45,126 Gregory Eddie, a Black man with a plan. 283 00:09:45,126 --> 00:09:47,087 Ain't that fly? ♪ La la la la la la la ♪ 284 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:50,423 Some may go low, but he won't go get... 285 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:52,008 High! 286 00:09:52,008 --> 00:09:56,221 -er learning with a hue and sense of humor. 287 00:09:56,221 --> 00:09:57,555 Take him down? 288 00:09:57,555 --> 00:09:59,140 Nah, son. ♪ La la la la la la la ♪ 289 00:09:59,140 --> 00:10:01,559 His name ain't Nas, but he's... 290 00:10:01,559 --> 00:10:03,812 God's son! 291 00:10:03,812 --> 00:10:09,484 ♪ Did you ever knowwww that you're my herrrrrooooooooooo? ♪ 292 00:10:10,485 --> 00:10:12,445 [ Sighs ] 293 00:10:15,740 --> 00:10:17,158 Oh, hi. 294 00:10:17,158 --> 00:10:18,785 Ms. O'Neill, please come in. 295 00:10:18,785 --> 00:10:20,662 Cassandra. Alright. 296 00:10:20,662 --> 00:10:22,205 Nice to meet you, Ms. Cassandra. 297 00:10:22,205 --> 00:10:24,124 Just Cassandra works fine. 298 00:10:24,124 --> 00:10:25,166 Alright. Please have a seat. 299 00:10:25,166 --> 00:10:26,751 [ Door closes ] 300 00:10:29,462 --> 00:10:32,423 First of all, thank you so much for coming in. 301 00:10:32,423 --> 00:10:34,551 I know it's difficult to do in the middle of a work day. 302 00:10:34,551 --> 00:10:36,469 Oh, it's fine. I just had someone pick up 303 00:10:36,469 --> 00:10:38,763 the rest of my shift on short notice, but I'm here. 304 00:10:38,763 --> 00:10:41,432 I respect that, so I'll get right into it. Mm-hmm. 305 00:10:41,432 --> 00:10:45,937 So, you know, I've been dealing with some issues 306 00:10:45,937 --> 00:10:48,606 with your son Deshaun since the beginning of the year, 307 00:10:48,606 --> 00:10:50,567 minor issues, and I've been managing them, 308 00:10:50,567 --> 00:10:52,569 but as the year has gone on, 309 00:10:52,569 --> 00:10:54,028 it's just gotten progressively worse. 310 00:10:54,028 --> 00:10:55,738 Worse? How? 311 00:10:55,738 --> 00:10:57,657 Well, it started off with, like, small things, 312 00:10:57,657 --> 00:11:00,326 like him calling out the answers without raising his hand. 313 00:11:00,326 --> 00:11:01,911 But, you know, now it's started to escalate 314 00:11:01,911 --> 00:11:04,247 to him throwing books and... 315 00:11:04,247 --> 00:11:05,832 The right answers or the wrong answers? 316 00:11:05,832 --> 00:11:07,292 Well, right or wrong, 317 00:11:07,292 --> 00:11:09,460 it's just disruptive to the other students. 318 00:11:09,460 --> 00:11:11,629 Mm-hmm, I see. 319 00:11:11,629 --> 00:11:14,632 And look, I know we both want what's best for Deshaun. 320 00:11:14,632 --> 00:11:16,134 So what do you want from me? 321 00:11:16,134 --> 00:11:17,135 [ Chuckles ] Well, I thought-- 322 00:11:17,135 --> 00:11:18,845 Thought what, exactly? 323 00:11:18,845 --> 00:11:20,972 This wasn't my first option, by the way. 324 00:11:20,972 --> 00:11:22,640 As I've said, his behavior 325 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:25,059 has been getting progressively worse, 326 00:11:25,059 --> 00:11:26,644 and I've been trying to make sure 327 00:11:26,644 --> 00:11:28,771 he's having a successful time at school. 328 00:11:28,771 --> 00:11:30,481 And nobody's stopping you from doing that. 329 00:11:30,481 --> 00:11:32,400 He's kind of stopping me, actually. 330 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:34,152 He's 7. You can't control a 7-year-old? 331 00:11:36,279 --> 00:11:39,073 Cassandra, it's not about control. 332 00:11:39,073 --> 00:11:40,366 You know, we're setting him up 333 00:11:40,366 --> 00:11:42,160 to be the best student he can be, 334 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:43,244 and you know, we're a team in this. 335 00:11:43,244 --> 00:11:44,662 We're not a team. 336 00:11:44,662 --> 00:11:46,122 And I don't see how he could be the best student 337 00:11:46,122 --> 00:11:47,749 that he could be with a teacher like you. 338 00:11:49,459 --> 00:11:51,252 Um, excuse me? [ Cellphone vibrates ] 339 00:11:51,252 --> 00:11:52,670 [ Sighs ] And now my boss is calling. 340 00:11:52,670 --> 00:11:55,548 I took time out of my day, away from my job, 341 00:11:55,548 --> 00:11:57,258 to come down here to hear you complain about my son, 342 00:11:57,258 --> 00:11:59,135 and you're not even doing your job. 343 00:11:59,135 --> 00:12:02,096 I'm doing the best I can with your son. 344 00:12:02,096 --> 00:12:03,514 If this is the best that you can do, 345 00:12:03,514 --> 00:12:06,059 you are the worst teacher that I've ever seen. 346 00:12:08,019 --> 00:12:08,895 You know, and you're right. 347 00:12:08,895 --> 00:12:10,730 Call me Ms. O'Neill. 348 00:12:10,730 --> 00:12:12,065 Down here wasting my damn time. 349 00:12:12,065 --> 00:12:13,691 [ Door opens, closes ] 350 00:12:18,029 --> 00:12:19,489 [ Breathing sharply ] 351 00:12:19,489 --> 00:12:21,908 [ Quietly crying ] 352 00:12:25,536 --> 00:12:27,747 Janine? Ah. 353 00:12:27,747 --> 00:12:28,998 What's wrong? 354 00:12:28,998 --> 00:12:34,337 [ Sniffles ] Um, Deshaun's mom, uh... 355 00:12:34,337 --> 00:12:38,883 she called me a bad teacher, and it was just-- 356 00:12:38,883 --> 00:12:40,260 [ Claps hands ] 357 00:12:40,260 --> 00:12:41,344 I don't even know why I'm crying right now. 358 00:12:41,344 --> 00:12:43,096 Look, look. 359 00:12:43,096 --> 00:12:45,014 She doesn't know what she's talking about, okay? 360 00:12:45,014 --> 00:12:46,307 You're a good teacher, Janine. 361 00:12:48,142 --> 00:12:49,852 [ Crying, sniffling ] 362 00:12:49,852 --> 00:12:51,437 Janine? 363 00:12:51,437 --> 00:12:52,855 Who am I going to have 364 00:12:52,855 --> 00:12:57,068 an intergenerational conversation with? 365 00:12:57,068 --> 00:12:58,027 Oh. 366 00:13:01,239 --> 00:13:03,408 What happened? A parent yelled at her. 367 00:13:03,408 --> 00:13:05,785 I'm trying to help, but I think I'm making it worse. It's okay. 368 00:13:05,785 --> 00:13:07,745 [ Intercom beeps ] Ava: Paging Educator of the Year, Mr. Eddie. 369 00:13:07,745 --> 00:13:09,998 Your essence is needed at the award presentation, 370 00:13:09,998 --> 00:13:11,916 so bring that punim to the gym! 371 00:13:11,916 --> 00:13:13,918 Gregory, you go on ahead. I can handle this. 372 00:13:13,918 --> 00:13:15,670 Knock if you need me. I'll be in my classroom. 373 00:13:15,670 --> 00:13:16,838 Okay. Go on. 374 00:13:16,838 --> 00:13:18,840 Thank you. Mm-hmm. 375 00:13:22,176 --> 00:13:25,388 Uh, so [breathes deeply] she comes in, 376 00:13:25,388 --> 00:13:28,558 and I told her about her son's acting out. 377 00:13:28,558 --> 00:13:30,977 You know, I'm trying to have a conversation-- 378 00:13:30,977 --> 00:13:33,646 cool, calm, where we figure out what to do. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. 379 00:13:33,646 --> 00:13:35,481 I offered solutions. 380 00:13:35,481 --> 00:13:36,733 I was patient. 381 00:13:36,733 --> 00:13:39,027 I told her we're a team. 382 00:13:39,027 --> 00:13:40,528 And... 383 00:13:43,156 --> 00:13:44,490 [ Voice breaks ] ...she just destroyed me. 384 00:13:46,909 --> 00:13:49,078 She called me the worst teacher she's ever seen. 385 00:13:50,329 --> 00:13:52,081 Janine, do you believe you're the worst teacher? 386 00:13:52,081 --> 00:13:54,333 I don't know. 387 00:13:54,333 --> 00:13:56,878 I've done everything I can for Deshaun, 388 00:13:56,878 --> 00:13:59,464 and it's not enough, so maybe. 389 00:13:59,464 --> 00:14:02,133 So, what you're gonna do is pick yourself up, 390 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:03,551 dust yourself off, 391 00:14:03,551 --> 00:14:06,304 come back here tomorrow, and do your job. 392 00:14:06,304 --> 00:14:08,264 But I didn't solve the problem. 393 00:14:08,264 --> 00:14:09,640 I am failing him. 394 00:14:11,225 --> 00:14:13,102 I have been called a bad teacher more times 395 00:14:13,102 --> 00:14:15,521 than I can ever remember. [ Sniffles ] 396 00:14:15,521 --> 00:14:17,523 People have thrown dirt on my name. 397 00:14:17,523 --> 00:14:19,817 Others have given flowers. [ Sighs ] 398 00:14:19,817 --> 00:14:22,111 But it's all a garden to me. 399 00:14:22,111 --> 00:14:25,323 Barbara, I've never seen you fail a child. 400 00:14:25,323 --> 00:14:26,991 You always find a solution. Oh, please. 401 00:14:26,991 --> 00:14:28,743 I do not always have the answer. 402 00:14:28,743 --> 00:14:30,703 In fact, there are some issues and problems 403 00:14:30,703 --> 00:14:33,539 that are just too difficult for anyone, 404 00:14:33,539 --> 00:14:36,918 even me, to solve in one school year. 405 00:14:36,918 --> 00:14:40,588 But if you come back here tomorrow ready to do your job, 406 00:14:40,588 --> 00:14:43,883 having not given up on yourself or that student, 407 00:14:43,883 --> 00:14:47,512 well, that is not failure. 408 00:14:47,512 --> 00:14:50,014 Sometimes, that's what success looks like. 409 00:14:54,393 --> 00:14:57,188 So, how long do you think that conversation was? 410 00:14:57,188 --> 00:15:00,066 You know, let's just round it up to 15 minutes. 411 00:15:00,066 --> 00:15:03,528 Now, I am going to need you to initial and sign 412 00:15:03,528 --> 00:15:05,196 my IGAL worksheet. 413 00:15:05,196 --> 00:15:07,782 Oh, okay. Yeah. See? There you go. 414 00:15:07,782 --> 00:15:10,576 [ Sniffles ] Oh, and if you see any more weeping millennials 415 00:15:10,576 --> 00:15:13,579 roaming the hallway, please, send them my way. 416 00:15:13,579 --> 00:15:15,540 Okay. Um, thank you so much. 417 00:15:15,540 --> 00:15:16,332 Thank you, baby. 418 00:15:22,380 --> 00:15:24,382 Hey! 419 00:15:24,382 --> 00:15:26,134 What are you doing in here, Mr. Educator of the Year? 420 00:15:26,134 --> 00:15:28,553 The ceremony's out this way. 421 00:15:28,553 --> 00:15:31,013 Look, I don't think I can go up there and accept this award. 422 00:15:31,013 --> 00:15:32,306 What? 423 00:15:32,306 --> 00:15:33,933 They set up the whole gym for you. 424 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:36,144 I wrote you this great speech. 425 00:15:36,144 --> 00:15:38,521 Well, I landed on a Jalen Hurts tribute post 426 00:15:38,521 --> 00:15:39,981 that I repurposed, but still. 427 00:15:41,107 --> 00:15:43,609 Honestly, I feel ridiculous. 428 00:15:43,609 --> 00:15:45,570 Like, I don't deserve this award. 429 00:15:45,570 --> 00:15:47,238 [ Scoffs ] With everything that Barbara does for the school, 430 00:15:47,238 --> 00:15:49,240 and you teaching two grades, and-- and-- 431 00:15:49,240 --> 00:15:51,742 and Janine getting yelled at by a parent, 432 00:15:51,742 --> 00:15:53,786 I feel like I'm the last person who should get this. 433 00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:56,122 Yeah, you're definitely not the best teacher in Philadelphia. 434 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:57,665 Or, you know, this school. 435 00:15:57,665 --> 00:15:59,584 Or your grade. Or even this classroom. 436 00:15:59,584 --> 00:16:01,210 Is there a point? Like, where are we going? 437 00:16:01,210 --> 00:16:04,547 Gregory, you don't deserve to be Educator of the Year. 438 00:16:04,547 --> 00:16:06,299 Still waiting for that point. 439 00:16:06,299 --> 00:16:10,386 But I've seen you stick it out and improve week after week. 440 00:16:10,386 --> 00:16:13,389 You work really hard to get better, and you care. 441 00:16:14,807 --> 00:16:18,186 So maybe someday, you'll grow into deserving this award. 442 00:16:18,186 --> 00:16:19,478 But you know what? 443 00:16:19,478 --> 00:16:21,063 They're not gonna give it to you then. 444 00:16:21,063 --> 00:16:24,525 'Cause you can't choose when people acknowledge you. 445 00:16:24,525 --> 00:16:25,902 This is your moment. 446 00:16:25,902 --> 00:16:30,156 So just, hey, think of it like you accept the award early. 447 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:32,533 Okay. 448 00:16:32,533 --> 00:16:34,952 Maybe I'm like "Rookie of the Year." 449 00:16:34,952 --> 00:16:37,038 Yeah. 450 00:16:37,038 --> 00:16:39,165 Well, the thing is, you are still an important member 451 00:16:39,165 --> 00:16:41,167 of this team, so get in the game. 452 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:42,251 [ Breathes sharply ] 453 00:16:43,669 --> 00:16:45,630 Yeah! Let's go, Slugger! 454 00:16:45,630 --> 00:16:48,841 Finally, I'd like to send a shout-out to all the schools 455 00:16:48,841 --> 00:16:50,760 I haven't had to soft quit this year. 456 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:52,345 [ Chuckles ] Not me being so good at my job 457 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:54,430 they always tell me I don't have to come back. 458 00:16:54,430 --> 00:16:55,640 [ Chuckles ] Thank you. [ Feedback whines ] 459 00:16:55,640 --> 00:16:56,933 Wow... 460 00:16:56,933 --> 00:17:00,603 so beautiful to see a LatinX aide 461 00:17:00,603 --> 00:17:03,272 share her why with us. 462 00:17:03,272 --> 00:17:06,108 Now, please welcome to the stage 463 00:17:06,108 --> 00:17:09,695 Italian-American teacher Melissa Schemmenti, 464 00:17:09,695 --> 00:17:12,156 who will introduce our marquee award, 465 00:17:12,156 --> 00:17:13,783 Educator of the Year. 466 00:17:13,783 --> 00:17:17,161 Okay, even for me, this seems incredibly performative. 467 00:17:17,161 --> 00:17:18,996 You got this, girl! Do it for Italy! 468 00:17:19,705 --> 00:17:21,207 Got it, Ashley. Okay. 469 00:17:21,207 --> 00:17:22,959 I'm here to present Educator of the Year 470 00:17:22,959 --> 00:17:24,919 for some God-forsaken reason. 471 00:17:24,919 --> 00:17:27,296 This trophy gets handed out every year 472 00:17:27,296 --> 00:17:29,006 to some random jabroni, 473 00:17:29,006 --> 00:17:33,386 and this year, it's going to... an underdog. 474 00:17:33,386 --> 00:17:35,346 When he came off the bench last year, 475 00:17:35,346 --> 00:17:36,806 we all wrote him off, 476 00:17:36,806 --> 00:17:39,600 like some 53rd overall draft pick in the second round. 477 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:40,893 Yes, we did. 478 00:17:40,893 --> 00:17:43,229 But week after week, this young man stepped up. 479 00:17:43,229 --> 00:17:45,606 And this year, he is Abbott's first string. 480 00:17:45,606 --> 00:17:48,150 Hell, he's Offensive Player of the Year. 481 00:17:48,150 --> 00:17:50,486 Educator. Educator of the Year! 482 00:17:50,486 --> 00:17:52,280 We're happy to have him on our team, 483 00:17:52,280 --> 00:17:53,781 and with him, we can go all the way 484 00:17:53,781 --> 00:17:55,616 to the Super Bowl of learning! [ Cheers and applause ] 485 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:59,620 Ladies and gentlemen, your Educator of the Year, 486 00:17:59,620 --> 00:18:02,582 Gregory Thompson Eddie! [ Saxophone playing ] 487 00:18:02,582 --> 00:18:04,083 [ Cheers and applause ] 488 00:18:04,083 --> 00:18:09,505 ♪ 489 00:18:09,505 --> 00:18:11,465 [ Playing ends ] 490 00:18:11,465 --> 00:18:14,010 Wow, t-thank you, Melissa, um... 491 00:18:14,010 --> 00:18:15,928 I'm actually a Ravens fan. 492 00:18:15,928 --> 00:18:18,097 [ Audience booing ] 493 00:18:19,765 --> 00:18:21,017 Go to hell. 494 00:18:21,017 --> 00:18:22,018 [ Door opens ] 495 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:26,022 [ Door closes ] 496 00:18:26,022 --> 00:18:28,816 Uh, this is surreal, um... 497 00:18:28,816 --> 00:18:30,526 But realistically, I can't accept this award. 498 00:18:30,526 --> 00:18:32,028 Cameras down. 499 00:18:32,028 --> 00:18:33,988 I'll accept on his behalf. 500 00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:37,033 I can't fully accept this award because I'm still learning. 501 00:18:37,033 --> 00:18:38,284 Cameras back up. 502 00:18:38,284 --> 00:18:39,869 As teachers, we all are. 503 00:18:39,869 --> 00:18:42,705 But every day I can come in here and teach, 504 00:18:42,705 --> 00:18:45,625 I'm being held up by some of the most 505 00:18:45,625 --> 00:18:48,794 incredibly deserving teachers here at Abbott. 506 00:18:48,794 --> 00:18:50,254 [ Snapping fingers ] 507 00:18:50,254 --> 00:18:52,340 This profession isn't about being the best, 508 00:18:52,340 --> 00:18:53,924 it's about doing your best. 509 00:18:55,676 --> 00:18:57,345 Being a constant for your students 510 00:18:57,345 --> 00:19:00,181 on the good days, the bad, the terrible. 511 00:19:00,181 --> 00:19:01,974 It's the showing up that counts. 512 00:19:04,101 --> 00:19:07,313 Uh, so I'd like to dedicate this award 513 00:19:07,313 --> 00:19:10,524 to all the teachers here at Abbott 514 00:19:10,524 --> 00:19:13,861 who show up every day and give their best. 515 00:19:13,861 --> 00:19:15,071 [ Chuckles lightly ] 516 00:19:17,323 --> 00:19:18,240 It's an honor to walk through those doors 517 00:19:18,240 --> 00:19:19,700 with you every morning. 518 00:19:19,700 --> 00:19:20,951 Thank you. 519 00:19:20,951 --> 00:19:23,037 [ Cheers and applause ] 520 00:19:27,750 --> 00:19:29,293 Thank you. 521 00:19:29,293 --> 00:19:33,798 And please, please give a hand to this wonderful Black man. 522 00:19:33,798 --> 00:19:35,049 [ Applause continues ] 523 00:19:35,049 --> 00:19:36,842 Woman: Whoo! 524 00:19:38,803 --> 00:19:39,637 [ Indistinct conversations ] 525 00:19:39,637 --> 00:19:40,888 How you doing? 526 00:19:40,888 --> 00:19:42,098 Better now. 527 00:19:42,098 --> 00:19:44,392 Today was tough. 528 00:19:44,392 --> 00:19:46,102 Definitely don't feel like Teacher of the Year. 529 00:19:46,102 --> 00:19:48,396 You know, funny enough, neither do I. 530 00:19:48,396 --> 00:19:49,772 [ Both chuckle ] 531 00:19:49,772 --> 00:19:52,024 Ah. Aide of the Year! 532 00:19:52,024 --> 00:19:53,192 Mm. Yeah. 533 00:19:53,192 --> 00:19:54,276 I know that we've always had 534 00:19:54,276 --> 00:19:55,736 a will-they-won't-they thing going, 535 00:19:55,736 --> 00:19:57,780 but I appreciate how you've remained professional. 536 00:19:59,073 --> 00:20:00,157 My heart is with Benito. 537 00:20:01,367 --> 00:20:02,702 Who's she talking about? Mnh. 538 00:20:03,452 --> 00:20:04,578 Ah! 539 00:20:04,578 --> 00:20:06,122 Oh, okay. Oh, wow. 540 00:20:06,122 --> 00:20:07,456 Delicious. 541 00:20:07,456 --> 00:20:09,542 Qué rico, qué rico, qué rico. 542 00:20:11,335 --> 00:20:12,920 That award is ugly as hell. 543 00:20:12,920 --> 00:20:14,505 I mean, an apple? You think? 544 00:20:14,505 --> 00:20:15,840 I'm pretty sure they got it from Dollar Tree. 545 00:20:15,840 --> 00:20:17,174 [ Chuckles ] I bet it cost 546 00:20:17,174 --> 00:20:18,092 [Jamaican accent] tree dollars. 547 00:20:18,092 --> 00:20:20,136 [ Both laugh ] Shabba! 548 00:20:20,136 --> 00:20:22,805 [ As Janine ] Oh, Gregory, I am so proud of you. 549 00:20:22,805 --> 00:20:24,014 [ As Gregory ] Thank you, Janine. 550 00:20:24,014 --> 00:20:25,057 I am proud of you. 551 00:20:25,057 --> 00:20:26,475 My heart is full of love 552 00:20:26,475 --> 00:20:28,352 even though my pockets are full of lint. 553 00:20:28,352 --> 00:20:31,772 Oh, Gregory, our love is so pure. 554 00:20:31,772 --> 00:20:33,441 [ Normal voice ] Actually, I'm gonna go home. 555 00:20:33,441 --> 00:20:34,483 We were killin' it! 556 00:20:37,153 --> 00:20:40,406 Mm. Alright, you're all logged in for your first class. 557 00:20:40,406 --> 00:20:41,407 [ Breathes deeply ] 558 00:20:41,407 --> 00:20:43,826 Make friends and learn lots. 559 00:20:44,910 --> 00:20:46,495 Alright. 560 00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:48,205 Let's see who's teaching this. [ Keys clack ] 561 00:20:48,205 --> 00:20:49,206 Okay. 562 00:20:49,206 --> 00:20:50,499 Hello, everyone. 563 00:20:50,499 --> 00:20:52,543 I'm your teacher, Dr. Johnson. 564 00:20:52,543 --> 00:20:55,212 Welcome to Intergenerational Active Listening, 565 00:20:55,212 --> 00:20:58,841 also known as iGal. Okurr? 566 00:20:58,841 --> 00:21:01,594 The active listening class that hits different, no cap. 567 00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:03,804 I'll be your teacher, but not your friend. 568 00:21:03,804 --> 00:21:06,182 And I'm low-key deadass. 569 00:21:06,182 --> 00:21:08,017 You don't like it, then hop off, bro. 570 00:21:09,018 --> 00:21:10,686 Feel free to chime in 571 00:21:10,686 --> 00:21:12,772 if someone hasn't understood the assignment. 572 00:21:12,772 --> 00:21:13,814 Ya feel me, stupid? 573 00:21:13,814 --> 00:21:15,149 Stupid? 574 00:21:15,149 --> 00:21:16,358 Did I say that right? 575 00:21:18,903 --> 00:21:20,362 Oh, Lord. 576 00:21:20,362 --> 00:21:21,363 Deadass. 577 00:21:21,363 --> 00:21:23,407 Dea-- [ Grunts ] 578 00:21:25,785 --> 00:21:28,496 - Captions by VITAC--