Is Janine Really Leaving ‘Abbott Elementary’ for Good?

One of our beloved Abbott Elementary teachers may be leaving the school for good. After accepting a fellowship with the district at the beginning of the year, in this week’s episode, Janine (Quinta Brunson) is offered a full-time, permanent position working under the superintendent (Keegan Michael-Key). Sure, she’d be allowed to still visit Abbott—but really, the elementary school wouldn’t be the same without her.

Janine breaks the news to her former colleagues, informing them that it’s all really a done deal—she’s accepted the job, and now Ava (Janelle James) can happily find her replacement. (Anyone without a signature jellybean belt like Janine’s will do, but hopefully they’re also above 5 feet, 5 inches this time.) Jacob (Chris Perfetti) is bereft without his bestie. Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) doesn’t really care. Naturally, Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) has the kindest words: “I am proud of you. You have worked so hard and they are lucky to have you.” Does she ever tire of being the best?

But one person is missing from this big announcement—Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Janine’s former love interest, is putting out fires elsewhere in the school.

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