Episodes
May 16, 2020
Teaching isn't what you do, it's who you are featuring Leah O'Bryan E62
Today I have with me Miss Leah O'Bryan a Middle School English Teacher (7&8)👩🏻🏫, Lover of all things pink💖, basketball coach🏀, and world traveler 🌎. Leah shares her teaching journey, some tips when you teach abroad, and advice for new and future...
May 9, 2020
Be a teacher encourager featuring Cindy Ollendyke E61
Cindy believes that "our future teachers deserve the best. It is an honor to raise up the next generation of educators". During this episode, she shares resources from National State Teachers of the Year! You are going to want to check out the show...
May 8, 2020
The best-kept secret in PD featuring Lynn Hummel E60
This episode is full of resources and tips! So sit back, relax, and listen in on his stories from experiences and expertise. Dr. Lynn Hummel shares so many resources for you in order for you to take hold of your own professional development with this...
May 7, 2020
3 steps to digital portfolio success featuring Amanda Jeane Richert E59
Welcome back to day 3 of the EduMagic #teacherappreciationweek! Today I have Amanda Jean back on the show where is sharing the why, how, and what all about digital portfolios. The three steps are - find a site, show real-world examples, and highlight...
May 5, 2020
Always be a lead learner with Dr. Jess Redcay E58
Day two of #teacherappreciation week and today I have with me, Dr. Jessie Redcay. Jessie is a Second Grade Teacher, Adjunct Professor, Presenter, Author, EdTech Enthusiast, KTI Lead Learner. You can learn more about Jessica at...
May 4, 2020
Go beyond your limits. Your students will thank you for it later -Rebecca Gibboney E57
Happy teacher appreciation week 2020! To celebrate all of you and to show ya how much I appreciate you, I will be posting one episode of the podcast each day this week May 4th - 8th. To start us off I have Becky Giboney on the show today. Becky is an...
April 23, 2020
How to rock your teaching interview - remote style 56
This episode was originally a webinar hosted by AAEE. Head on over to www.sfecich.com/56 for a checklist, video, & presentation that goes along with this episode. Please share what resonated with you during this episode with #edumagic. Grab some 🍵,✏️,...
April 15, 2020
Pulling away from a pit stop featuring guest host Hannah Sansom E55
Today I have guest host Hannah Sansom sharing some beautiful positive vibes with us! We are all in one big pitstop together. No matter the job, the school, or the position, disappointments (or pit stops as we like to call them) will happen. Pit stops...
April 8, 2020
Working with all students featuring Taylor Nichols E54
Today on the podcast I interview Taylor Nichols, a special education co-teacher in Indiana. During this interview, she shares practical strategies and advice for an inclusion class. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Taylor. Show notes can be...
April 1, 2020
Have a positive impact on as many people as you can with Dr. Dennis McElroy E53
Today on the EduMagic podcast I have with me, Dr. Dennis McElroy. I love how back when Dennis was an undergrad he wrote a professional goal stating, "I want to have a positive impact on as many people as I can." Little did he know, that he would work...
March 25, 2020
Take a lead in your own learning with Dan Kreiness E52
Today I have Dan Kreiness, on the show. Mr. Kreiness shares his teaching story as early as he could remember he wanted to be an educator and work with kids. During this episode, Mr. Kreiness shares strategies to help first-year teachers thrive, tips...
March 22, 2020
5 tips to thrive during “Teacher Quarantine” for the pre-service educator featuring Crystal Law E51
Today I have with me Crystal Law who teaches future teachers at Broward College in Florida. During our chat, she shares 5 strategies to help student teachers to survive and thrive during teacher quarantine. The five tips are: get your edtech...
March 18, 2020
Student teachers lets lead during this time of need E50
Although we are in a time of need, we are also in time to lead. We know that you might be feeling overwhelmed, nervous, anxious, and unsure during this time of need. We want you to know that you are not alone – we are ALL feeling this way. This is a...
March 12, 2020
Teaching online in a time of need featuring Dr. Torrey Trust
Dr. Torrey Trust (Professor, past president of ISTE TEN, and professional Chihuahua photographer) walks us through 6 steps that we need to consider during emergency remote teaching. She shares practical strategies, techniques, and tools to work...
March 10, 2020
The more that you learn, the more you realize you don't know featuring Robert Kaplinsky E49
Today I have with me Robert Kaplinsky a Math educator who developed the #oberveme movement and @GrassrootsWS. If that isn't enough he is also the co-creator of @openmiddle. During our conversation, Robert shares about his teaching journey and his...
March 3, 2020
What does your digital presence say about you? Featuring Arlin Roth 48
Today on the EduMagic podcast I have with me, Arlin Roth. Arlin is a K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist, Google for Edu Certified trainer, and a connected educator. You can find him over on Twitter @arothTechTools. During this episode, we talk...
Feb. 28, 2020
Don't teach in isolation - get connected featuring Rachelle Poth 47
Today I have with me Rachelle Poth, she is the author of In Other Words & Unconventional. Rachelle is also a consultant, speaker, educator, and Pres. #iSTETEN. achelle shares about the importance of broadening your perspective as a future teacher. You...
Feb. 18, 2020
Classroom management with little learners featuring Dr. Kris McGee 46
During this episode of the edumagic podcast, I interview Dr. Kris McGee
Kris is an Associate Professor of Literacy at Frostburg State University, a self-proclaimed book nerd, tech junkie, and Co-Founder #BookYourself. Classroom management is such a...
Feb. 11, 2020
Be excited about teaching because your students are going to be excited if you are - featuring Ally Echard 45
During this episode, I interview a future teacher and current student-teacher Ally Echard. Ally is a secondary English major with a theatre minor. She is student teaching this semester and couldn't be more excited to impact students in her new role....
Feb. 4, 2020
Make the magic happen in a class with a field component E44
Today in this solo episode I am sharing some tips to help you make the most out of your class with a field component or observation. What I mean by this is focusing on classes where you go out into classrooms and work with students. These courses are...
Jan. 28, 2020
Hey education major - don't waste your opportunity. Featuring Chris Nesi E43
I sit down with Chris Nesi where we discuss his teaching story, the importance of being an education major and to not take it for granted, tips for balancing work and education, and more! In addition to this conversation, I share a reviewer shout out...
Jan. 21, 2020
Future teachers get organized now with Kelly Jackson E42
Kelly shares her teaching story and how she always wanted to be an educator. She shares about her teaching experience in elementary education and she is now living in Germany working with teachers in their organized classroom. Kelly and I chat all...
Jan. 14, 2020
Believe and you will achieve the GTPA with Rene DeCata E41
During today's episode, I chat with Rene DeCata we talk all things GTPA! During this episode, she shares her teaching story along with tips, strategies, edtech, and more to use when you tackle the GTPA. Although this episode is about the GTPA you can...
Jan. 10, 2020
Make your recording process for EDTPA easy with Swivl E40
Hey EduMagicians, are you having trouble recording your EDTPA video portion? For some future teachers, this can be a point on contention. Friends, Swivl has you covered! Swivl is an amazing tool that you can use to record your lessons. It is a free...