Beyond the Blackboard (2011)

Story

Inspired by a true story, “Beyond the Blackboard” is about a 24-year-old first-time teacher who makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter’s makeshift classroom. Set in 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this movie tells the story a brand-new teacher and Mom who is given a tougher than expected teaching job and winds up teaching homeless children in a school that is housed in a room and called, literally, The School with No Name. She has some personal prejudicial hurdles to cross before she is able to be a true teacher for these children and of course there are hurdles like the lack of books and supplies.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Trailer

Beyond the Blackboard Trailer · plays from YouTube

Cast

• Emily VanCamp Stacey Bess
• Steve Talley Greg Bess
• Willow Shields Grace
• Timothy Busfield School district's HR representative
• Julio Oscar Mechoso Johnny Hernandez
• Nicki Aycox Candy
• Kiersten Warren Danny's Mom
• Treat Williams Dr. Warren
• A Autumn Shields Annie
• R River Shields Alex
• Leedy Corbin Becca
• Colin Baiocchi Brandon Bess
• Joshua Rush Actor (voice, uncredited)
• L Liam McKanna Danny
• Paola Andino Maria
• Luis Jose Lopez Carlos
• Deidrie Henry Patricia
• Luce Rains Joe