Beyond the Blackboard

Beyond the Blackboard

Stacey Bess

Beyond the Blackboard is a 2011 Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television drama film starring Emily VanCamp and Treat Williams. It is based on the memoir by Stacey Bess titled Nobody Don't Love Nobody.

Plot

Beyond the Blackboard

The story takes place in 1987 and follows a young teacher and mother of two who, fresh from college, ends up teaching homeless children at a school without a name. With the support of her husband, she overcomes fears and prejudice to give these children the education they deserve.

Filming

Beyond the Blackboard

This film was filmed in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This was the first project together for Emily VanCamp and Treat Williams since Everwood.

Cast

Beyond the Blackboard

• Emily VanCamp — Stacey Bess • Timothy Busfield — School District HR Representative • Steve Talley — Greg Bess • Treat Williams — Dr. Warren • Liam McKanna - Danny • Paola Andino - Maria • Luis Jose Lopez - Carlos • Deidrie Henry - Patricia • Luce Rains - Joe • Mat Greer - Nelson Parker • Savannah McReynolds - Nicole Bess • Colin Baiocchi - Brandon Bess • Isabella Acres — Dana • Jack Nation — Sam • Willow Shields - Grace • Leedy Corbin - Becca • River Shields - Alex • Brandon Sanderson - Robert • Michelle Sawunyama - Angel • Catherine Haun - Ms. Trumble • Lora Cunningham - Bev • Colin Jones - Sammy Lewis • Judy Herrera - Dee • Ashleigh Maes - 8 Year Old "Stacey" • Julia Thudium - Beautiful Teacher • Gorneth D'Oyley - Dana's Teacher • Emily Choi - Mai Nguyen • Fran Martone - Nurse • Autumn Shields - Annie • Melissa Schroeder - Terri • Andrew Kolodziejski - Jack • Jack Justice Brown - Boy with Glasses • Marie Magestro - Girl Student • Caitlin Ribbans - Another Girl Student

Release

Beyond the Blackboard

The film aired on April 24, 2011 on CBS; it was the last Hallmark Hall of Fame film broadcast on that network, which cancelled the series due to low ratings.