This week on Public School Podcast, Sara Hornick and Bobbi Schaefbauer sit down with Rapid City substitute teacher and mom of three, Caitlin Scully, to talk about the reality of stepping into classrooms across the district. From comforting nervous students and navigating high school classrooms to surviving without lesson plans and learning the Promethean board, Caitlin shares the joys, challenges and hilarious moments that come with substitute teaching.
The conversation also dives into why substitute teachers matter so much, how flexible the job can be for parents, and why community involvement in schools makes a lasting difference. Along the way, the group swaps stories about favorite teachers, dodgeball injuries, cafeteria honey buns, and the legendary singing janitor from Wilson Elementary.
It’s a heartfelt and funny episode about public education, showing up for kids, and the people who quietly keep schools running every day.
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