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We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know--Stories of Teaching Over Three DecadesPets in the Classroom Remastered!As Lisa is off gallivanting in the Caribbean this January (2025) Sue is remastering some of their first episodes. After all these years, Sue has finally learned how to edit a little bit better. You can hear the "Three Chesters" story in completeness! We'll be back with a new episode ASAP. Share our podcast with your friends. You're not sharing are you? Do it. We'll wait. It's what we used to do for a living...ORIGINAL SYNOPSIS: Sue and Lisa share how they came to make this podcast. Be ready to laugh along with us as we share "Wh...2025-01-0620 minWe Didn't Know What We Didn't Know--Stories of Teaching Over Three DecadesSubstitute TeachingLisa and Sue reminisce about their wildest substitute teaching experiences. From quirky subs like the "ear piercing enthusiast" to the "life insurance lecturer," they share stories that left classrooms in stitches or stunned silence. They swap tales of subs reorganizing desks, misusing classroom tools, and even abandoning their post after lunch! The duo also discusses the low wages and high stress that drive many to reconsider subbing. With a mix of nostalgia and belly laughs, they wrap up by urging listeners to share the podcast, while throwing a shoutout to loyal listeners like Lily, and strangers from places like...2024-10-1129 minWe Didn't Know What We Didn't Know--Stories of Teaching Over Three DecadesTeacher Nursing Home- A Short- Our 50th Episode!In this laugh-out-loud short, our 50th episode, (!) retired educators Sue and Lisa dive into the absurd yet hilarious idea of a nursing home exclusively for retired teachers. Imagine ex-principals thinking they are running the place, while residents engage in wheelchair races, balloon volleyball, and GoNoodle brain breaks. Hallways are adorned with blue pocket charts displaying daily schedules, and every meal feels like a nostalgic trip to the school cafeteria—complete with plastic trays and the obligatory "May I be excused?" Decor competitions are fierce, with doors decked out for every holiday. The laminator is always on and ready for res...2024-08-2311 minWe Didn't Know What We Didn't Know--Stories of Teaching Over Three DecadesGettin' Older Than DirtSue and Lisa, two seasoned educators, catch up in their podcast to discuss the often humorous side of life as we all age. This episode dives into their continued conversation about retirement, introducing well-intentioned games and phone calls with retired friends. The duo brainstorms quirky business ideas like an AI-driven 'teacher immersion room' to simulate the highs and lows of teaching. They touch on their duties as caretakers for aging parents, comparing the similarities between 8 and 80-year-olds through a game called 'Who Said That?' where they guess whether certain quotes come from students or their mothers. F...2024-06-1423 min