In an Instagram video, the West Philly native teased the show's upcoming fifth season but was tightlipped about details.

On IndieWire's What No One Tells You, the Emmy-nominated "Abbott Elementary" star talked about how being an overnight star ...

Abbott Elementary fans will be fascinated to learn the reasons behind Janelle James's character, Ava Coleman, undergoing a hair transformation.

Ava Coleman is unapologetically self-centered, but still shows a low-key caring side when it comes to the plights of her teachers. And while she may not be the one to outwardly extend herself, she ...

Abbott Elementary recently had its second crossover episode with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The episode was a laugh ...

Last night’s episode of Abbott Elementary saw principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James) finally get what was coming to her. Following a tip-off from a suspicious Crystal (Tatyana Ali), an audit from ...

Ava Coleman’s Character Growth When the show first aired, I will admit I wrote Ava off as a Michael Scott from The Office but with style, actual humor, and more likable.

Season 17, Episode 1 of FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," marks part two of its crossover event with ABC's "Abbott Elementary." ...

Abbott Elementary is no stranger to Philadelphia sports tie-ins. Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty guest-starred in the ...

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 ...

Janelle James is not Ava Coleman. As the “ Abbott Elementary ” star and Screen Actors Guild nominee prepares to resume doing stand-up on a limited basis, she’s hoping that more people will ...

ABC announced the exciting news on Monday through a cheeky letter from Principal Ava Coleman, who is played by James. "Faculty and Students (aka My Fans)," the note began.