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Vice Principal UnOfficed

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Join host Lisa Hill, a retired vice principal as she shares her funny, wild, and sometimes woeful public education school stories that will not only leave you feeling like you’re listening to a comedy special, but wondering how the American K12 educational system endures. 


Hill is a former teacher, school counselor, college professor, and vice principal who never planned on having a career in education. But, thanks to her father, god rest his soul, she did!


So, listen in as Lisa Hill reveals the crazy and entertaining K12 school antics that she experienced during her lengthly career in public education  And who knows? You might just pick up a little nugget of knowledge along the way.

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Episodes

Accidental Fire Marshall

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 thanks to the adults in charge. And while no one ever got hurt during during her career, some of the dec...

Jul 01, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Come September, I'll Miss Some of You: Part 2

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 the last piece of sheet cake—this one’s for you. Vice Principal UnOfficed website has moved! Boomar...

Jun 17, 202539 minSeason 2025Ep. 9

Come September, I'll Miss Some of You: Part 1

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 Lange to laugh at the moments they still can’t believe happened. Whether you’re dreaming of retiremen...

Jun 03, 202546 minSeason 2025Ep. 8

Substitutes Gone Wild While Students Just Smiled

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, every kid in the class knew which substitute teacher probably shouldn't be invited back. There's still t...

May 20, 202545 minSeason 2025Ep. 7

Pulling on a 'PUSH' Door: The Paraprofessional Experience

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 experience as host Lisa Hill shares some quirky tales about paraprofessionals, god bless ‘em. Cast your vote ...

May 06, 202541 minSeason 2025Ep. 6

3 Rules, People!

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 survive adulthood, let alone secure employment. Vice Principal UnOfficed website has moved! Boomark...

Apr 22, 202547 minSeason 2025Ep. 5

School Leaders Who Think They’re Great: A Comedy Special - Part 2

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 Check out photos from each Vice Principal UnOfficed episode at: Instagram Facebook Resources used for ...

Apr 08, 202537 minSeason 2025Ep. 4

School Leaders Who Think They’re Great: A Comedy Special - Part 1

Have you ever been sent to the principal’s office? Or survived sitting through the school superintendent’s excessively long and monotonous graduation speech in which you just wanted to poke your eyeballs out ? Perhaps you questioned a vice principal’s total lack of common sense over an irrelevant discipline issue? Join host Lisa Hill for a 2-part episode as she dives into the unusual leadership skills some of her former bosses and colleagues used while attempting to manage the nut house, correct...

Mar 25, 202545 minSeason 2025Ep. 3

Installing School Change: Please Wait...Forever!

Host Lisa Hill cracks open her textbook—or, let’s be honest, her laptop—for a quick and funny history lesson on the ever-evolving (or not-so-evolving) K-12 American public education system. These so-called "historical changes" often feel like watching a bad comedy that just won’t end. Maybe that’s because the biggest decisions in education are usually made by people who have zero K-12 classroom experience. Tune in as Lisa packs the frustrations of educators navigating a system Vice Principal UnO...

Mar 11, 202539 minSeason 2025Ep. 2

Extra Duties as Assigned Suck!

Welcome to the debut episode of Vice Principal UnOfficed—a comedy show inspired by host Lisa Hill’s nearly four-decade career as a K-12 educator. Join Vice Principal Hill as she shares the school jobs she trained for—and the downright bizarre ones she never saw coming. This episode sets the stage for the funny, wild, and sometimes woeful school stories to come. Don’t be late for this detention! Vice Principal UnOfficed website has moved! Boomark my new site: https://viceprincipalunofficed.com/ E...

Feb 23, 202528 minSeason 2025Ep. 1

Vice Principal UnOfficed Trailer

Join retired Vice Principal, Lisa Hill as she gives you a little preview of her new podcast, Vice Principal UnOfficed ! As a K12 educator of nearly 40 years, Hill is excited to share her funny, wild, and sometimes woeful school stories that are true, and told from her personal and farcical point of view. Hill's tales will leave you feeling like you've watched a comedy special, while also wondering how the American K12 educational system endures. Not to mention, you may just pick up a little nugg...

Feb 05, 20252 min
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