We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know- Stories of Teaching Over Three Decades
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Sue and Lisa have been teaching in the public school system since the 1980's. When they started their careers, "They didn't know what they didn't know." Likewise, if you don't know what you don't know, then you’re missing something. We are here to fill you in on our lives and experiences as elementary educators over the past three decades. We are simply here to share our stories and hopefully you'll laugh along with us. The names have been changed to protect the innocent and guilty.
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Episodes
Episode 11 The Game Show Final
December 09, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWe find the winner of our Teach It Game Show by playing a speed round of "Real or Not Real." Did Lisa have a student with a foot fetish or one who wouldn't wear shoes? Did Sue teach a boy who was afraid of the color yellow? Did we know of a substitute who forgot to come back to class after lunch? Hear more of our stories, and laugh along as we crown our winner! #TheyDontPayMeEnoughForThis, #IGiveUp, #HandsToYourself, #WhyDoIBotherDressingUp, #WhatItsAllAbout, #LessonPlan, #BathroomBr...
Episode 10 Teacher Game Show-Part 2
November 12, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIt is time for the non-educators to join Sue and Lisa for their new elimination teacher game show: Teach IT! (Final title in review.) Listen to random callers as they answer questions about dead hamsters, giant chocolate bars, smoky cake, and gifts of homemade moonshine, the prize is $1,000,000 FAKE Bucks! This is sure to be the next big thing. #TheyDontPayMeEnoughForThis, #IGiveUp, #HandsToYourself, #WhyDoIBotherDressingUp, #WhatItsAllAbout, #LessonPlan, #BathroomBreak, #DanielsonModel,...
Episode 9 Teacher Game Show-Part 1
November 12, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBJoin Sue and Lisa for their new elimination teacher game show: Teach IT! (Final title in review.) Do you know what to do with a dead class pet? How about the proper technique to dispose of live science crayfish? Have you ever eaten a pint of someone else's ice cream from the staff fridge while crying in a corner? If you answered "Yes or No," this game show is for you! Don't worry, it isn't played like the Squid Game ™ and the prize is $1,000,000 FAKE Bucks! This is sure to be the next bi...
It's Halloween!
October 29, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBWelcome to our Halloween episode of "We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know!" You are in for a treat...or will it be a trick? Listen and find out.
Episode 8 It's Halloween!
October 29, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to our Halloween episode of "We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know!" You are in for a treat...or will it be a trick? Listen and find out. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/
Episode 8 It's Halloween!
October 29, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to our Halloween episode of "We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know!" You are in for a treat...or will it be a trick? Listen and find out. #TheyDontPayMeEnoughForThis, #IGiveUp, #HandsToYourself, #WhyDoIBotherDressingUp, #WhatItsAllAbout, #LessonPlan, #BathroomBreak, #DanielsonModel, #TryingToBeNice, #StopTheWorldIWantToGetOff, #WeDidntKnow, #WeDidntKnowWhatWeDidntKnow, #StressedTeacher, #funny, #NiceTry #StillFail #elementaryHumor, #DoAsISayNotAsIDo , #AForEffort, #IsItSummerYet, #Im...
Episode 7 Funny Things Kids Say and Do-Part 2
October 15, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBSue and Lisa have a few guests as they continue their discussion on the ridiculous things kids say and do in school. Find out why math belongs in frickin' Nebraska, exactly what is Jell-O sh#@, the dam challenge, and of course, Grandpa Joe. We end the episode with the next verse of our country song. Enjoy! We would love to hear from you with your positive energy and valuable feedback. If you have time (and we know you might not!) click here to take a short survey about our podcast: ht...
Episode 6 Funny Things Kids Say and Do-Part 1
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSue and Lisa have so many stories on this topic that it is going to take two episodes to cover them all! In part one, we kind of lose our minds. Let's just say there were puddles left behind when taping. Bring along a towel when you listen. The unexpected things that we hear as teachers often blindside us, but they make our job so much fun. Hair stories, finger stories, and misunderstandings are just a few of the highlights. We also have a special song that is a work in progress that ...
Episode 5 Solids, Liquids and Gases
September 15, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBNo matter how great a day of teaching and learning is going, children and adults alike have to deal with bodily functions. Sue, Lisa, and some friends share stories related to the mishaps of solids, liquids and gases that they didn't know they had to deal with as teachers. This episode is not for the faint of heart or the weak of stomach. Picker flickers, Fiber One Bernard, hot boxing ,and poopie pellets are the topics of the day. It just has to be told. Sorry! #TheyDontPayMeEnoughForT...
Episode 4 SFD
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBSue and Lisa are again joined by some teacher friends to share some "SFD" teaching moments. This is the secret code that we used to explain those moments in teaching where swearing is needed but not allowed. Hopefully, you will figure it out. Laugh along with us as we share stories such as: the obnoxious ship horns on sick days, a sign language mishap, and the Legend of the Beaver and many more.
Episode 4 SFD-Oh Curses!
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBSue and Lisa are again joined by some teacher friends to share some "SFD" teaching moments. This is the secret code that we used to explain those moments in teaching where swearing is needed but not allowed. Hopefully, you will figure it out. Laugh along with us as we share stories such as: the obnoxious ship horns on sick days, a sign language mishap, and the Legend of the Beaver and many more.
Episode 4 Swearing In My Head: SFD
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBSue and Lisa are again joined by some teacher friends to share some "SFD" teaching moments. This is the secret code that we used to explain those moments in teaching where swearing is needed but not allowed. Hopefully, you will figure it out. Laugh along with us as we share stories such as: the obnoxious ship horns on sick days, a sign language mishap, and the Legend of the Beaver and many more. #TheyDontPayMeEnoughForThis, #IGiveUp, #HandsToYourself, #WhyDoIBotherDressingUp, #WhatIts...
Episode 3 Stupid Rules
August 11, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBSue and Lisa are joined by past and present teacher friends who share examples of rules that are just plain stupid (We know stupid is not a nice word but, "Oh well"). We talk about the injustices of wooden spoons, A to B, illegal fist bumps, attractive gym suits, and a macho fire marshal with his 10% rule. Please listen and laugh along with us. #TheyDontPayMeEnoughForThis, #IGiveUp, #HandsToYourself, #WhyDoIBotherDressingUp, #WhatItsAllAbout, #LessonPlan, #BathroomBreak, #DanielsonMod...
Episode 2 We Didn't See That Coming
July 31, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSue and Lisa share stories of times when they were blindsided during their teaching experiences. Find out about the confusing Mr. Bones puzzle, granny panty cleaning cloths, NOT potpies, and tornado watches. Sue finishes the story of the three hamsters named Chester. Listen and hopefully laugh along with us as we didn't see THAT coming!
Episode 2 We Didn't See THAT Coming!
July 31, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSue and Lisa share stories of times when they were blindsided during their teaching experiences. Find out about the confusing Mr. Bones puzzle, granny panty cleaning cloths, NOT potpies, and tornado watches. Sue finishes the story of the three hamsters named Chester. Listen and hopefully laugh along with us as we didn't see THAT coming! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueandLisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedidntknowpodcast/
Episode 2 We Didn't See THAT Coming!
July 31, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSue and Lisa share stories of times when they were blindsided during their teaching experiences. Find out about the confusing Mr. Bones puzzle, granny panty cleaning cloths, NOT potpies, and tornado watches. Sue finishes the story of the three hamsters named Chester. Listen and hopefully laugh along with us as we didn't see THAT coming! #TheyDontPayMeEnoughForThis, #IGiveUp, #HandsToYourself, #WhyDoIBotherDressingUp, #WhatItsAllAbout, #LessonPlan, #BathroomBreak, #DanielsonModel, #Tryi...
Episode 1 Pets in the Classroom
July 12, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSue and Lisa share how they came to make this podcast. Be ready to laugh along with us as we share "What We Didn't Know We Didn't Know" about having pets in our classrooms. Over the last 30 years, we've invited Madagascan hissing cockroaches, aquariums of fish, and cages hamsters named after "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" characters into our classrooms. Do we regret it? Yes, we do. #TheyDontPayMeEnoughForThis, #IGiveUp, #HandsToYourself, #WhyDoIBotherDressingUp, #WhatItsAllAbout, #LessonPl...