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From 'Dreamgirls' to 'Abbott Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph forged her own path

Ralph won an Emmy for her role as a no-nonsense kindergarten teacher on Abbott Elementary. She says classroom management is about setting clear boundaries. Originally broadcast Sept. 12, 2022.

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