Pigs, Snakes & Goats! Oh My!|Funny School Stories

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS!!! - Your Morning Boost

Implementing effective school leadership strategies at the end of the year requires moving past raw information to find true operational insights. In this episode, we address the common trap where administrative teams spend hours gathering staff survey data and building slide decks, yet return in August facing the exact same structural issues. True school improvement planning isn't about collecting more complaints; it's about evaluating the underlying systems that dictate your school's daily environment. We break down how to stop treating surface-level operational symptoms—like general staff fatigue—and start diagnosing the concrete organizational causes behind them, ensuring your team solves the right problems during summer planning. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: • Information vs. Insight: Why a long list of staff observations is not the same thing as a strategic conclusion. • The System vs. The Symptom: How to find predictable patterns in contradictory teacher feedback to implement solutions that work. • Idea Quality vs. Execution Timing: A practical look at why excellent instructional frameworks fail when support structures aren't ready. • Focused Summer Reflection: Targeted end-of-year reflection questions designed to shape clear administrative priorities for August. This episode is built specifically for K12 principals, superintendents, and school leadership teams who want to use their summer planning window to establish clear, impactful systems that improve school culture. Take a breath, step back from the daily rush, and let's move the work forward. Sponsored by: Grundmeyer Leader Services – www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com AWB Education and Media – www.awbeducation.org ForwardEd Network – www.forwardednetwork.com

Wait...That Came Out of the School Budget?

What’s really going on behind the scenes of public school budgets? In this episode, host Lisa Hill pulls back the curtain on the often confusing—and sometimes downright absurd—world of school spending. Through a mix of humor and firsthand experience, she shares stories that highlight the gap between what schools need and what budgets actually prioritize. From overflowing closets of unused supplies to questionable purchases that leave teachers shaking their heads, Lisa explores how small decisions can add up to big financial consequences. Along the way, she unpacks the bureaucratic challenges educators face and the frustrating reality of trying to do more with less. But this isn’t just about funny stories—it’s about accountability. Because when school spending misses the mark, it’s not just educators who feel it—it’s students, communities, and taxpayers. If you’ve ever wondered how funding decisions are made in education—or questioned where those dollars actually go—this episode offers a candid, thought-provoking look at a system that deserves a closer examination. 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. School budgeting can often feel chaotic, with purchasing decisions that don’t always align with classroom needs 2. Everyday items like supplies and tech can reveal deeper systemic inefficiencies 3. Teachers frequently navigate a disconnect between limited resources and questionable spending choices 4. Outdated or unnecessary purchases can lead to wasted taxpayer dollars 5. Greater transparency and accountability are essential for responsible school funding 🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1. Amazon 2. BlackBerry 3. Palm 4. iPhone 🎧 WHY LISTEN? This episode blends humor with a serious message: how schools spend money matters. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or taxpayer, you’ll walk away with a sharper perspective on the realities—and responsibilities—of managing public funds in education. If you want, I can also: 1. Create a short YouTube description + title + tags (SEO optimized) 2. Write social posts for LinkedIn/X/Facebook 3. Or format this directly for Captivate, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts 4. I prefer this response

Knock, Knock…I Regret This!

Join Vice Principal UnOfficed [https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/]host Lisa Hill as she share some of her school home visit adventures. You know… those well-intentioned, relationship-building, “meet families where they are” moments where she knocked on the door and instantly thought - knock, knock… I regret this! So tune in and get laughing and learning! Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by: Realtor Janae Griffith [https://janaegriffith.com/] Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa. Wee's Tees [https://weestees.com/] Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field. Email me: vpunofficed@gmail.com Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O4r58r4gN1pJRHGJTFVhsh6QRUFjEExTYXpV6c-K59Y/edit?tab=t.0] Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates. Want to keep the conversation going? Subscribe: Never miss an insight. Hit the subscribe or follow button

Vice Principal UnOffice 1-Year Anniversary Episode

Listen in as Vice Principal UnOfficed celebrates its 1-year Anniversary! Host Lisa Hill shares some of her favorite school stories from different episodes. Those unforgettable moments you from working in a K–12 school building you can't make up. If you love true stories from education that are funny, entertaining and unbelievable, this episode is for you! So, let’s get laughin’ and learnin’! Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by: Realtor Janae Griffith [https://janaegriffith.com/] Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa. Wee's Tees [https://weestees.com/] Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.  Vice Principal UnOfficed Website:  https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/ [https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sjo7jkfacclHS_2lznpRp7Q_t8_9PgdF7LVi9RvfXD4/edit?tab=t.0 Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O4r58r4gN1pJRHGJTFVhsh6QRUFjEExTYXpV6c-K59Y/edit?tab=t.0] Thanks for listening! #KeepLaughing&Learning Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by: Realtor Janae Griffith [https://janaegriffith.com/] Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa. Wee's Tees [https://weestees.com/] Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field. Email me: vpunofficed@gmail.com Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O4r58r4gN1pJRHGJTFVhsh6QRUFjEExTYXpV6c-K59Y/edit?tab=t.0] Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates. Want to keep the conversation going? Subscribe: Never miss an insight. Hit the subscribe or follow button

Stranger Things has NOTHING on Teachers!|Funny School Stories

These funny school stories from Vice Principal UnOfficed share the unusual moments that prove Stranger Things has NOTHING on Teachers! These stories are the kind that make people laugh first… then stare… then ask, “Wait… that really happened?” Yes. Yes, it did. Email: vpunofficed@gmail.com  Check out photos from episodes at: Vice Principal UnOfficed [https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/] Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O4r58r4gN1pJRHGJTFVhsh6QRUFjEExTYXpV6c-K59Y/edit?tab=t.0] Thanks for listening! #KeepLaughing&Learning Vice Principal UnOfficed is sponsored by: Realtor Janae Griffith [https://janaegriffith.com/] Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa. Wee's Tees [https://weestees.com/] Custom prints done right—Wee’s Tees brings your vision to life on and off the field. Email me: vpunofficed@gmail.com Resources used for Vice Principal UnOfficed can be found here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O4r58r4gN1pJRHGJTFVhsh6QRUFjEExTYXpV6c-K59Y/edit?tab=t.0] Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates. Want to keep the conversation going? Subscribe: Never miss an insight. Hit the subscribe or follow button