Overview

• Quinta Brunson will be presented with the key to the city of Philadelphia on May 28 by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker at Andrew Hamilton Elementary School.
• The event will also feature the unveiling of the 'Blooming Futures' mural, designed by artist Athena Scott with input from Hamilton students and staff.
• The mural celebrates educators and students, portraying them as gardeners and flowers in a school-as-garden metaphor, with vibrant depictions of Hamilton community members.
• Brunson's sitcom 'Abbott Elementary,' inspired by her experiences at Hamilton and named after teacher Joyce Abbott, recently concluded its fourth season and has been renewed for a fifth.
• The ceremony highlights Brunson's contributions to Philadelphia's cultural identity and her commitment to uplifting education and community through her work.