Jerry Monitor

Jerry is a 6-foot monitor lizard that possesses the ability to stand upright, talk and think like a human being. This unique trait ostracized Jerry from his lizard community and sent him down a deep spiral of depression. Only repeated viewings of his favorite inspirational teacher movies (“Dead Poet’s Society,” “To Sir With Love” etc) kept his sanity and inspired him to pursue a career in education.

By educating the youth of tomorrow, Jerry hopes he can make the world a better, more tolerant, place for strange creatures like him.

Supporting Characters

Principal Davis

Kasi Davis is the principal of James Buchanan Middle School. She is tough but fair and is something of a straight-woman to much of the faculty.

Principal Davis began her career, like many educators, with a real sense of idealism and purpose. The bureaucratic system and life itself have done an amazing job beating all of that out of her. She still manages to maintain something of a rebellious spirit beneath a veneer of apathy. The only reason James Buchanan Middle School manages to stay afloat is because of her actions.

Principal Davis doesn’t really understand Jerry but believes he has some hidden knack for teaching. She admires his idealism and will usually step up to defend him after he makes a mistake. Davis knows too many teachers at her school don’t care anymore and she wants to protect the ones that do.

She has no idea Jerry is a giant lizard. 

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