Ava: We all know the real reason you came back is to see Questlove.
Janine: Ava, Questlove is not coming here.

Gregory: You know, we make a really good team.
Janine: Yeah, we do.

Thank you guys. This was not an easy decision to make. I mean, I hemmed, and I hawed...heck, I almost pussyfooted.

Janine: As you all know, my fellowship at the district is coming to an end.
Ava: Ooh, girl, don't remind me. My doomsday countdown clock is set to the day that you're back.
Janine: Stop.

People overlook community colleges the same way they overlook public schools.

Manny: How are we feeling about tonight?
Janine: Definitely not diarrheal, I'll tell you that much.

Janine: Why weren't they allowed to check out books?
Barbara: Because the library is booked out like some new hip restaurant with a hostess that has no respect for the patrons that came before they started charging $25 to set your drink on fire.

Ava: It's a cute picture but it'd be cuter with some cash on top.
Janine: Here is ten bucks, Ava. Are you happy now?
Ava: Yes. Is that so wrong?

I'm Janine Teagues, damn it. I don't wait for anything. Except when it's polite. That's just courtesy.

Janine: I just love this school so much!
Melissa: Yes, that's your defining characteristic.

We've always known how special Abbott is. But now, we're historic.

Sometimes, big places make it hard to get small things done. So to find the answer, I had to get out of my office, stop filling out paperwork, and go out on my own.

Abbott Elementary Quotes

He fine. Can I have your fake brother's real number? I'd like to climb that family tree.

Ava

Student: Mr. Eddie, I accidentally brought my seed to my mouth and accidentally ate it.
Gregory: Well, let's think about it. Did you also swallow a wet paper towel?
Student: Yes
Gregory: Ok, let's go to the nurse.