Abbott Elementary School was an interesting experience for Tyler James Williams. In a way, Williams is honoring his father, who spent part of his career as a teacher. But playing a teacher in the hit comedy also brought him into contact with many teachers and they told him how grateful they were that the series portrayed teachers in such a positive light. (Click the media bar below to hear Tyler James Williams.)

Abbott Elementary School airs Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30c on ABC and episodes stream the next day on Hulu.