As soon as Janelle James read for the role of the cheerfully self-absorbed chaos queen that is Principal Ava Coleman on "Abbott Elementary," she had her down. “I know this chick,” James ...

Ava and the Abbott teachers plan for the annual school district budget meeting in a new episode of "Abbott Elementary" airing ...

This detail provides insight into the nature of the rupture between Ava and Frank — one that’s going to take time to heal. After their cold reunion in Abbott’s lobby, Principal Coleman does ...

Abbott Elementary will be back soon, but some of the beloved characters are trying on new personalities for the school year. The hit sitcom returns to ABC with a one-hour block of episodes on Feb. 7.

In “Testing”, André’s Cedric introduces himself to Abbott Elementary‘s Principal Ava Coleman as a custodial trainee from the district, immediately dismissing her playful nickname ...

We asked comedian and actress Janelle James — who stars as Principal Ava Coleman on Abbott Elementary — about the air purifier, toaster oven, and skin-care products she can’t live without.