Vice Principal Unofficed

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...

Join Vice Principal UnOfficed 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 Janae Griffith...

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...

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 Resources  used for  Vice Principal UnOfficed ...

These funny school stories are the kind you share at dinner thinking everyone will laugh and move on—until people stop, stare, and ask, “Wait… that really happened?” And the answer is always the same: yes… at school. Because one minute you’re teaching, and the next minute someone whispers, “There’s an animal,” and the entire day takes a hard left. Students are thrilled, staff are scrambling, and t...

Vice Principal UnOfficed host Lisa Hill shares transportation tales about bus drivers—from buses that won’t start due to student sabotage to heat waves so intense ambulances had to be called for sick drivers. It’s one episode you won’t want to miss.  Realtor Janae Griffith Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa. Wee's Tees Custom prints done right—Wee’s...

Join host Lisa Hill, as she dives into the wonderfully chaotic world of parents—the emails, the phone calls, the parking lot drama, and the moments that leave you wondering how some of these adults survived childhood and are now raising kids of their own. Because if you think students keep things interesting… wait until you hear what their parents do.  Realtor Janae Griffith Janae Griffith has 19...

Join host Lisa Hill as she unwraps a few stories about the strange, surprising, and downright baffling things adults do - because while the kids may get a little wild, it’s the grown-ups you really have to watch. And their stories prove the same truth: fact is always stranger than fiction.  Realtor Janae Griffith Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa. W...

 Join host Lisa Hill as she gives the spotlight to the unsung heroes of every school — the custodians. And these are not your average mop-and-bucket stories. From the custodian who secretly slept in the building like it was a low-budget Airbnb to the singing custodian who turned staff professional development into a surprise musical performance , and more, listen in and get laughing and learning!...

Join host Lisa Hill as she tackles the tough topic of Mission Poopossible and how this personal act is like a high-stakes spy mission. The goal is to get in, get out, and remain unseen because if you don't quite achieve this mission, you will earn a whole new kind of fame that not even James Bond could achieve. So tighten up those ear pods and get laughing and learning! Realtor Janae Griffith Jana...

Join host Lisa Hill on Vice Principal UnOfficed as she takes a hilarious dive into stories about school security guards — the whistle-blowing, rule-enforcing, over-radio-communicating crew that keeps schools safe-ish. From hallway power trips to badge-wielding blunders, this episode proves that when it comes to keeping order, sometimes the biggest disruption comes from the one wearing the badge. ...

Ever hear something move down the hallway after hours and hope it’s just the custodian… and not someone from the class of 1923 still trying to make it to 4th period?  In this chillingly funny episode of Vice Principal UnOfficed , host Lisa Hill opens the creaky classroom door to stories of haunted schools—where whispered legends refuse to graduate and roll calls include the dearly departed. Lisa a...

Schools don’t just teach reading, writing, and arithmetic—they also hand out a second language: acronyms. From PLCs to PBIS to IEPs, education has turned everyday conversations into a bowl of alphabet soup that even seasoned teachers struggle to swallow. In this episode of Vice Principal UnOfficed, join me, your host Lisa Hill as I take you inside the world of school acronyms—why we love them, how...

Ever wonder what school was like long before smartphones, Wi-Fi, and Google? Join me, your host Lisa Hill, for part 2 of my interview with my cohost and mom about her K12 school experience that  started school over eight decades ago. Nana will continue to share her stories of chalkboards, recess games, and school days that make today’s classrooms look like science fiction. This is Vice Principal U...

Have you ever wondered what school was like long before smartphones, Wi-Fi, and Google? Join me, your host Lisa Hill, for a 2-part episode as I sit down with my co-host—and my mom—to take a hilarious and heartfelt trip back to when she started school over eight decades ago. Hear stories of chalkboards, recess games, and school days that make today’s classrooms look like science fiction. This is Vi...

Who knew wearing the wrong shoes to work could completely derail your job performance—apparently, arch supports and school leader authority are a package deal. So, grab your best pair of shoes and listen in for some heel-arious misadventures about school shoe rules and other footnotes.  Realtor Janae Griffith Janae Griffith has 19 years experience in buying and selling homes in Central Iowa. Wee's...

Host Lisa Hill peeks into the world of school staff romance. Who knew the faculty handbook needed a section called School Staff Romance: What Not to Do?  Turns out, while some staff stuck to their assigned duties—like, you know, teaching —others turned 'duties as assigned' into their own romantic elective. Extra credit, anyone? Join Tracy & Tara on their podcast From Carpool to College! It's t...

Join host Lisa Hill as she shares the nicotine nonsense that happens during the school day. Whether it be in the school bathroom, classroom, or office, vaping and smoking in school happens on a daily basis. Seriously, despite it being illegal to smoke anything in a K12 school, there is always someone who sneaks a puff or a drag during the school day.  Vice Principal UnOfficed website has moved! Bo...

 Do  you remember those school fire drills where you and your classmates would line up, march outside, and stand in the freezing cold like well-behaved penguins? And your teacher was your fearless leader, making sure no one wandered off to freedom. On this episode of Vice Principal UnOfficed , join host Lisa Hill, as she dives into school fire safety—or, more accurately, the complete lack of it th...

Join host Lisa Hill for Part 2 of Come September, I’ll Miss Some of You as she continues to share what it’s really like to retire—not once, but twice. From awkward goodbyes and farewell cakes to the emotional rollercoaster of walking away from a place you gave so much to and sometimes couldn’t wait to leave, it’s all part of the ride. Whether you’re dreaming of retirement or just wondering who ate...

 Host Lisa Hill shares what it’s really like to retire—not once, but twice in this 2-part episode of Vice Principal UnOfficed. From awkward goodbyes and farewell cakes to the emotional rollercoaster of walking away from a place you gave so much to and sometimes couldn’t wait to leave, it’s all part of the ride. Plus, Lisa sits down with one of her all-time favorite coworkers and dear friend, Lynn...

Vice Principal UnOfficed host Lisa Hill recalls some very memorable substitute teachers and the quirkiness they brought to the classroom. From puking to magic shows, there are some substitute teachers who seem to be able to do it all except for the one thing they were actually hired to do, which is teach. And while most school days went just fine with the classroom teacher absent for the day, ever...

What's one job that every school needs, but not everyone wants to try, or should try to do? It’s the job of being a paraprofessional, or teacher associate, aide, assistant, helper, or whatever title you want to give the job. The job isn't always easy, but it does make for some funny stories that play out more like scenes from a paranormal sitcom. So, take a walk into the paraprofessional experienc...

Join host Lisa Hill as she shares stories about faculty members who just couldn't quite follow all the school rules. These stories will make you laugh but at the same time leave you wondering if these educators failed their Good Choices 101 class. From having a total lack of common-sense, to literally breaking the law, some of these K12 public school educators will make you wonder how these people...

Join host Lisa HIll for part 2 of School Leaders Who Think They're Great: A Comedy Special. Lisa will continue to share more unusual leadership skills some of her former bosses and colleagues used while attempting to manage the nut house. Correction, school house.  Vice Principal UnOfficed website has moved! Boomark my new site: https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/ Email me: vpunofficed@gmail.com C...