Mrs. Lichenstein is Precious's junior-high principal. After Precious's second pregnancy is discovered, she arranges for Precious to attend the Each One Teach One alternative-school program. This intervention connects Precious with Ms. Rain and gives her an opportunity to improve her literacy, pursue a GED, and change the direction of her life.
Ellen is Jack’s estranged mother, whose departure leaves Anita acting as a maternal figure in his life. She reunites with Jack at Ward’s funeral, providing a final personal connection after Jack has lost Ward and Charlotte and is left grieving.
Nealla Gordon has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Signature works include No Strings Attached, The Paperboy, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
