She plays teacher Elizabeth Thatcher , a role originated by Poppy Drayton in the movie that spawned the series .
In 2014 , Krakow began starring as the lead character in the Hallmark Channel drama series When Calls the Heart , alongside Daniel Lissing .
character plays teacher Elizabeth Thatcher , a role originated by Poppy Drayton in the movie that spawned the series .
In 2014 , Krakow began starring as the lead character in the Hallmark Channel drama series When Calls the Heart , alongside Daniel Lissing .