We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know--Stories of Teaching Over Three Decades
Sue and Lisa are retired elementary teachers. When they started their careers, "They didn't know what they didn't know." Their podcast started because they want to show appreciation for those who are called to teach. They would also like you to laugh along with them. They are starting their 4th year--Happy Anniversary!
Podcasting since 2021 • 54 episodes
We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know--Stories of Teaching Over Three Decades
Latest Episodes
Substitute Teaching
Lisa 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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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29:10
Screens Make Us Scream!
In this episode of We Didn’t Know What We Didn’t Know, Sue and Lisa tackle the challenges teachers face in the age of screens. From the days of three-channel TVs and foil-covered rabbit ears to the overwhelming presence of iPads and sm...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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20:13
Early Birds Vs. Night Owls
On today's episode, Sue and Lisa take a humorous dive into the quirks of being early birds versus night owls, especially in the chaotic world of elementary school teaching. They uncover the morning growls, caffeine-fueled sprints, and Cosmic br...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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22:33
Welcome Back, You're Fired?
Today on We Didn’t Know What We Didn’t Know, Lisa and Sue thank their lucky stars they're not at Teacher Back Day—five days of mandatory bonding, awkward wellness activities, and the ever-looming threat of budget cuts. School district ...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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14:58
Teacher 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 resi...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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11:21