S2 EP 6 - Educational Epic Fails: Insane in the Brain
S2 EP 6 - Educational Epic Fails: Insane in the Brain  
Podcast: Middle School Mary Poppins
Published On: Wed Aug 20 2025
Description: What do Abraham Lincoln, a dead bird, and the local Fire Department have in common? Believe it or not—Suzanne’s teaching career. In this episode, kid therapist and master teacher Suzanne M. Swain spills her epic teaching fails—the kind of stories you can only laugh at in hindsight. From leading a group of 10-year-olds astray in the U.S. Capitol, to accidentally becoming part of the Ford’s Theater tour (yes, involving projectile vomiting in the most historically inappropriate place), to clocking herself out cold during state testing and triggering a full-on firefighter rescue—Suzanne proves teaching is never boring. Between shredded-money envy at the U.S. Mint, the quirks of middle schoolers, and teachers who either scolded or cracked up at her disasters, Suzanne shows how the wildest fails can turn into the best stories. So buckle up, laugh along, and maybe even feel a little better about your own “oops” moments—because if Suzanne can survive them, so can you. Contact Suzanne Swain:Email: suzanneswain@gmail.comFacebook: Suzanne SwainProduced By: StellaMix Podcast ProductionSend Suzanne a Question or Comment:Support the showIf this episode helped your family or your classroom, you can support the work behind Middle School Mary Poppins by visiting msmarypoppins.com and clicking Support the Show. Your support helps keep the podcast free, research-based, and focused on emotional health for kids—especially neurodivergent tweens and teens. Thank you for being part of this community. 💛