Stranger Things has been littered with some beloved supporting scene-stealers since the beginning, with Derek Turnbow (Jake Conelly) being a fan favorite this year. One cast member who should get some extra special credit, however, is the bespectacled and befuddled teacher, Miss Harris. Herding the kids on the military base and keeping an eye on Holly (Nell Fisher) as she talks to Mr. Whatsit, it’s been revealed that she’s played by Hope Hynes Love, who was actually the Duffer Brothers high school drama teacher.
Taking to Instagram, co-creator of the show, Ross Duffer, revealed the historical connection between one of the show’s newest cast members, writing, “Miss Harris is played by Hope Hynes Love. She was our high school drama teacher.” He went on to praise Love for giving him and his brother the nudge they needed to get to where they are today. “High school was rough for me and my brother. But Hope saw something in us we didn’t see in ourselves — and she helped give us the confidence to not only survive those four years, but to move to LA and chase our dreams.”
