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Lisa Ann Walter is very similar to her "Abbott Elementary" character

Lisa Ann Walter talks about ABC's "Abbott Elementary." Walter plays Melissa Schemmenti, a second-grade teacher. She shares why she loves working with Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams and the rest of the cast. Walter reveals how ...

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