There is no cultural medium more accessible to the masses than television, and no profession more familiar to the masses than the teacher. It is not surprising that over the decades teachers have been the subject of television entertainment in comedic, dramatic, and animated series. This volume tackles the important question of how female teachers have been depicted in television shows. The chapters examine the question historically and cross-culturally. They offer compelling arguments about what these depictions reveal about our cultural understanding of schools, gender, and the teaching profession.

Robert C. Bulman, Professor of Sociology, Saint Mary's College of California, USA, and Author of Hollywood Goes to High School: Cinema, Schools, and American Culture (2015)

Embedded in the history of teaching and popular culture, these essays offer powerful insights into the ways that modern television shapes our understandings of women's work in the classroom.

Kate Rousmaniere, Emerita Professor of Educational Leadership, Miami University, USA

Andrew and Rebecca Grunzke's thoughtful collection of essays demonstrates how the portrayals of female teachers seen on screens only occasionally reflect what was actually taking place in classrooms. The popular movies and shows discussed in this volume are not just entertainment; they educate.

Jacob Hardesty, Associate Professor of Education, Rockford University, USA