Episodes
Jan. 7, 2020
Take your EdTPA from "Meh" to "Marvelous" featuring Kali Thompson E39
Well - you've asked for it and it's here! Today I have with me Kali Thompson she is going to share some tips and strategies to help your EDTPA experience go from meh to marvelous! During this conversation we answer the following questions:
What is the...
Dec. 31, 2019
Crushing your interview part 2 featuring Dr. Greg Cottrell E38
During this interview, Dr. Greg Cottrell shares advice, techniques and specific questions that you can use to practice for your teaching interview! Head on over to www.sfecich.com/38 for a complete PDF of questions to check out. Grab a cup of coffee,...
Dec. 31, 2019
Crushing your interview part 1 with John Martinez E37
John shares about his teaching story, advice for new teachers and how to crush your teaching interview. He shares his opening question to all candidates and how to end your interview with a homerun!
Dec. 17, 2019
Take the lead in your learning with Grace Pinto and Rebecca Nicholls E36
Today on the EduMagic Podcast I interview Grace Pinto and Rebecca Nicholls two future teachers studying at the California University of Pennsylvania. During our conversation, they share about the importance of being a leader in your own learning, how...
Dec. 10, 2019
A look inside Prac-E: Support for future teachers E35
Prac-E a place for support and encouragement for new and future teachers!
Supports and walks along the journey with new teachers in their first five years. Prac E also supports future and aspiring educators. Prac E shows the practical real-world and...
Dec. 4, 2019
Trauma informed with Chancela Key E34
During today's episode, I interview Chancela Key an elementary education major at IUSoutheast and soon to be graduate. She is passionate about trauma-informed teaching. We connected through her professor, Dr. Asim. During our interview, Chancela...
Nov. 28, 2019
Bonus A special thank you to all of the EduMagicians E33
As a special thank you to all of you I am sharing with you an audio version of the introduction to EduMagic Shine On read by my hubby, Josh Fecich. So, whether you are going over the river and through the woods or preparing a meal for friends, I...
Nov. 26, 2019
Tips for New Teachers E32
Hello edumagicians, welcome to episode 32 of the edumagic podcast. Let's jump into the tips for new teachers. Here we go, in no particular order! Take time for you, either stay late or go in early, never stop learning, and connect with your PLN. For...
Nov. 19, 2019
New Teachers: You're not alone featuring Katy Gibson E31
I interviewed a co-author of EduMagic Shine On: A Guide for New Teachers, Katy Gibson. She shares her teaching story during this episode, advice, and tips for new teachers and recent December grads! Show notes and link to get up to date on launch day...
Nov. 12, 2019
New Teachers Shine On with Hannah Sansom E30
Today I'm here with Hannah Sansom a co-author of EduMagic Shine On: A Guide for New Teachers (coming out Nov 26!), teacher rockstar, former student, and fourth year, a third-grade teacher. During today's conversation, Hannah and I discuss going back...
Nov. 5, 2019
When your flame begins to flicker featuring Hannah Turk E29
I interview Hannah Turk co-author of EduMagic Shine On: A guide for new teachers releasing during the end of November. Hannah shares that she wanted to be a teacher who impacts others, and she did just that during her first year. Hannah Turk shares...
Oct. 29, 2019
New Teachers - help is here featuring Erin Hall -28
Erin Hall is a fourth-year English teacher who is rockin' it during her career. She shares about her teaching story and all about the Young Educator Society of Rhode Island, an organization in which she founded to support preservice teachers through...
Oct. 22, 2019
EdTech Tools for your Teacher Toolbelt featuring Emily Sattler -27
During this episode of the EduMagic podcast, I interview Emily Sattler, an online middle school teacher. Emily teaches 7th-grade history for a cyber school. She shares advice, strategies, and edtech tools that you need to add to your teacher tool...
Oct. 15, 2019
Five student teaching essentials with Amanda Reichert - 26
Today's episode Amanda Reichert shares her list of 5 student teaching essentials! Let's dive in!
1. Teacher stuff
2. Online presence
3. Planning
4. Be a person
5. Professional development
Head on over to www.sfecich.com/26 for Amanda's powerpoint...
Oct. 8, 2019
10 Productivity Hacks for future teachers by a future teacher - 25
Most of you are in the flow of coursework, studying, and time management. A future teacher, Naomi Shrom-Kuc and I share ten strategies to help you be more productive while you get ready for midterms and beyond. These tips will help you stay sane and...
Oct. 1, 2019
5 reasons why YOU need to attend an EdCamp - 24
OK in my opinion, an Edcamp is a place where you go to learn, lead and repeat. Everyone needs to attend an edcamp! At the beginning of this episode, I share my experience with my first edcamp. Then I share 5 reasons why YOU need to attend an Edcamp....
Sept. 24, 2019
Flexible teaching with Jen Giffen - 23
During episode 23 I interview Jenn Giffen, a digital literacy consultant from Canada who shares about the power of being flexible during teaching and engaging in those teachable moments. Jenn is a Google Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator,...
Sept. 20, 2019
BONUS! PSTPLN Challenge Accepted! -22
EduMagicans, channel your inner Barney Stinson and say "Challenge accepted!" You are just in time for the #PSTPLN challenge starting on Monday, Sept 23 and runs through Sept 27. The PSTPLN challenge is a five-day challenge organized by faculty from...
Sept. 17, 2019
More Advice for Student Teachers Part 2 - 21
In this episode admins, teachers, and game-changers share advice to help student teachers rock it! Sit back and enjoy! Check out www.sfecich.com/21 for show notes, bonus tips, and how to get in touch with the guests. If you haven't checked out part 1...
Sept. 10, 2019
Digital portfolios - 20
Teachers, administrators, and other education stakeholders want to see what you have been learning, sharing, and doing in the classroom. One way to showcase all your edu-awesomeness is by creating a digital portfolio. Check out www.sfecich.com/20 for...
Sept. 3, 2019
Advice for Student Teachers Part 1 - 19
Welcome to episode 19 of the EduMagic podcast where Dr. Sam shares advice from amazing educators, stakeholders, & administrators from around the country. This compilation is designed to highlight advice and tips to help you during your student...
Aug. 25, 2019
Be Fabulous this Fall -18
Many of you are starting college in a few days, or maybe today is your first day back. I have 5 areas of habits that you can get into now to keep you being fabulous all fall long! They are (drumroll please): organization, note-taking, self-care,...
Aug. 20, 2019
First day of Student Teaching -17
Someone once told me that student teaching is like a 14-week interview for that school or classroom. You need to be the best teacher you can be in this placement. Welcome to episode 17: First day of student teaching. Check out www.sfecich.com/17 you...
Aug. 13, 2019
Supervisor observation Secret Sauce -16
Shhh! The secret's out! Lets’ get down to it – having a college or university supervisor observe one of your lessons can be super nerve-racking! We get it – we were there once. Yeah, believe it or not, we were student teachers too! We all got feedback...