Joyce Abbott - namesake of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" speaks at UMES Veteran's Day dinner

Joyce Abbott - namesake of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" speaks at UMES Veteran's Day dinner

Princess Anne, Md. — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner honoring veterans Thursday – and brought a keynote speaker with a famous name and equally impressive resume. UMES alum Joyce Abbott is not only an army veteran, author and renowned educator — but also the namesake of popular ABC comedy...