We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know- Stories of Teaching Over Three Decades

12/30/2024

Our newest episode comes out this Friday. Happy New Year!

In upcoming episode 57, Sue and Lisa take a trip down memory lane to explore the evolution of school discipline. From the intimidating Board of Education (a....

12/13/2024

Our podcast is officially in the top 50% of all of them out there. 50% is an "F" on the grading scale, but it's an "A" in the podcast world. (Well, maybe a C+?) Thanks to those who share our laughs with others!

12/10/2024

Bueller? Bueller? Acronym Overload anyone?

12/06/2024

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Here's a soundbite to get you excited about our next episode! Welcome to a holly-jolly whirlwind of awkward conversations, questionable gift exchanges, and a...

12/04/2024

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12/02/2024

Yep on so many levels.

‘Bueller? Bueller?’ — This iconic scene with Ben Stein might be 37 years old but feels like essential viewing as we all argue about tariffs» Sign up for our ...

12/01/2024

Just when he thought Sue and Lisa couldn't write a song worse than any other before...

Decoding the ABCs of Acronym Overload - A Pep Talk by YOUR Principal"Good morning, team! Today’s priorities: align PPG with MTSS strategies, focusing on PBIS...

11/20/2024

What's on your BINGO board?

Welcome to We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know, where retired teachers Sue and Lisa spill the tea—and maybe some coffee—on life in the classroom and beyond. I...

10/22/2024

Happy Halloween, Listeners! Here's a throwback video of us decorating Lisa's classroom one of her last years teaching grade 5. We are sorry we are TERRIBLE rappers! Go back and listen to our Halloween episodes from over the years. We guarantee a few laughs. Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/cuzVZRNbEv8

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10/07/2024

A warm body is not enough to be an effective substitute teacher. Enjoy "Earlobe Hole Guy." Any crazy sub stories out there?

Okay. One of my children said that they had a sub in a high school class. But he had big, like the grommet ear piercing kind of thing, but the grommet wasn't...

10/03/2024

Do you think we all have an overload of screens? Are you concerned about our children becoming unable to cope without their screen time? WHAT IS CAUSING ALL THESE LITTLES TO BE SO STRESSED?!

09/21/2024

Here's a snarky article inspired by a recent podcast.

Retirement is like a second adolescence, only with more naps and hopefully, fewer pimples. Are you ready to start rocking it?

09/11/2024

Okay, we rereleased this episode because we think it's THE WORST that public schools depend on referendums in order to continue. We think it's referenDUMB! BUT PLEASE VOTE "YES!" this Novemeber if you face one at the ballot box. Please and thank you.

Okay. We've mellowed our take on Welcome Back Day, but we think it is terrible that public schools in our state are mainly funded by referendums. It's ...

09/11/2024

Thanks Lilly, for our favorite review of all time! 😍

09/01/2024

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Tell us in the comments.
In episode 52, Sue and Lisa find out which one is better! Coming September 13th. Here's your soundbite:

Are you an early bird or a night owl? In episode 52 is Lisa and Sue settle once and for all which is better. Coming in September! ...

08/23/2024

Our 50th Episode came out today! Here's a trivia question for you: What percent of podcasts don't get past episode 3? Winners will get gold stars in our next episode.

Sue and Lisa are retired elementary teachers. When they started their careers,

08/21/2024

Educators, here is something to do in the summers! Raise Monarchs. I have videos I can send to you if you want to learn how for next year. Ask for them in the comments and I will PM them to you.