Atlantic City Teacher Trades Grades for Game Show Glory with Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff
In a surprise turn of events, second-grade teacher Brittany Smith from Atlantic City is set to team up with comedian and host Jimmy Fallon and actor Jonathan Groff on NBC's "Password" holiday special. The show, which airs Monday night, features Smith competing against her celebrity co-stars for a chance to win $25,000.
Despite having no prior experience with game shows, Smith believes her teaching background has prepared her well for the fast-paced wordplay required on "Password." Her 10 years of experience in elementary education have honed her skills in thinking quickly, communicating clearly, and breaking down complex concepts into simple ones. These skills will undoubtedly serve her well as she navigates the show's challenges alongside Fallon and Groff.
Smith's journey to appearing on "Password" began unexpectedly when she saw a casting call on TikTok. She had never tried out for a game show before but was familiar with the series from watching it with her grandmothers growing up. After submitting an application, Smith went through multiple interviews before being selected for the holiday special.
To prepare, Smith created her own "Password" bootcamp at home, binging past episodes and practicing with her boyfriend. When she stepped onto the set, she admitted to feeling a little overwhelmed but was quickly put at ease by the crew's humor and jokes between takes.
The celebrity cast was welcoming and supportive, according to Smith. While Fallon's familiarity with the game gave him an advantage, Groff's theatrical background made him a standout in his own right, requiring more dramatic facial expressions and performances. For her part, Smith found comfort in playing off both men, leveraging their unique strengths to outmaneuver them.
The big moment finally arrives on Monday night when Smith's episode airs at 10 p.m., and fans can expect to see the Atlantic City teacher in action. Her friends and family will be watching with bated breath as she competes against her co-stars, while her students back in the classroom are already speculating about their favorite teacher's game show triumphs.
For Smith, appearing on "Password" is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that checks all her boxes – spontaneity, excitement, and a chance to shine. As for what's next? For now, she'll just have to wait until the episode airs to see if she emerges victorious and wins $25,000.
In a surprise turn of events, second-grade teacher Brittany Smith from Atlantic City is set to team up with comedian and host Jimmy Fallon and actor Jonathan Groff on NBC's "Password" holiday special. The show, which airs Monday night, features Smith competing against her celebrity co-stars for a chance to win $25,000.
Despite having no prior experience with game shows, Smith believes her teaching background has prepared her well for the fast-paced wordplay required on "Password." Her 10 years of experience in elementary education have honed her skills in thinking quickly, communicating clearly, and breaking down complex concepts into simple ones. These skills will undoubtedly serve her well as she navigates the show's challenges alongside Fallon and Groff.
Smith's journey to appearing on "Password" began unexpectedly when she saw a casting call on TikTok. She had never tried out for a game show before but was familiar with the series from watching it with her grandmothers growing up. After submitting an application, Smith went through multiple interviews before being selected for the holiday special.
To prepare, Smith created her own "Password" bootcamp at home, binging past episodes and practicing with her boyfriend. When she stepped onto the set, she admitted to feeling a little overwhelmed but was quickly put at ease by the crew's humor and jokes between takes.
The celebrity cast was welcoming and supportive, according to Smith. While Fallon's familiarity with the game gave him an advantage, Groff's theatrical background made him a standout in his own right, requiring more dramatic facial expressions and performances. For her part, Smith found comfort in playing off both men, leveraging their unique strengths to outmaneuver them.
The big moment finally arrives on Monday night when Smith's episode airs at 10 p.m., and fans can expect to see the Atlantic City teacher in action. Her friends and family will be watching with bated breath as she competes against her co-stars, while her students back in the classroom are already speculating about their favorite teacher's game show triumphs.
For Smith, appearing on "Password" is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that checks all her boxes – spontaneity, excitement, and a chance to shine. As for what's next? For now, she'll just have to wait until the episode airs to see if she emerges victorious and wins $25,000.
. Who would've thought that our local teacher from AC would get a shot at being on a game show? It's awesome to see her taking advantage of the opportunity and having fun with it. She's got some solid skills from teaching, so I'm not surprised she's doing alright out there. I love how she's embracing the moment and playing off Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff – those guys are pros, but she's showing she can hold her own too! 
Fingers crossed for her on Monday night when her episode airs 
! i'm both hyped and skeptical at the same time - what if she's actually good at it? 
but let's be real, it's not like she's gonna get lucky or anything... her teaching experience might give her a slight edge, but those celebrities are pros too 
still, i'm rooting for the underdog (or teacher) 
and who knows, maybe we'll see atlantic city on the map with this kinda exposure 
I'm low-key excited about this teacher getting a shot at game show fame 
. And can we talk about how cool is it that she got picked from TikTok? 
It's awesome to see someone from Atlantic City getting some spotlight time – maybe this will inspire more local talent to shine 
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And kudos to Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff for being super supportive and welcoming - that's what we call team player vibes! 
But you know who the real winner is? Her students - they get to see their favorite teacher slaying it on national TV! 
Can't wait to watch her episode on Monday night and cheer her on! 
is a total win in my book. Brittany Smith's teaching background might seem like an unconventional path to stardom, but honestly, it's exactly what she needs to succeed on "Password". Who knew all those years of breaking down complex concepts into simple ones would translate so well to thinking quickly and communicating clearly under pressure? 
- think about it, she’s got some serious brainpower from years of dealing with rowdy 2nd graders, and now she gets to flex that mental muscle on a game show! Meanwhile, Jimmy Fallon and Jonathan Groff are just gonna be like the cool older siblings who already know the password to win 
can't wait 2 c her go live Mon night 
. Plus, her "Password" bootcamp at home is so on point 
