Organization honors former teacher who inspired 'Abbott Elementary' with Legends Award

A retired Philadelphia teacher and the inspiration behind ABC's hit TV show, 'Abbott Elementary', received a big honor on Tuesday night.

The Commonwealth Association of School Administrators (CASA) presented Joyce Abbott with its Legends Award.

Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of the sitcom, based her fictional, underfunded Philadelphia public school on the school where Abbott taught.

Proceeds from the Legends Ball event benefits CASA's scholarship foundation.