Episodes
Sept. 23, 2021
Twelve time management tips E148
College life is full of classes, homework, assignments, friends, events, a lot of things begging for our time, right? We only have 24 hours or 1440 minutes or 86,400 seconds in one day. Wow, that's a lot of time! Our list of things to do can surely be...
Sept. 22, 2021
Email etiquette: A recipe for success E147
Today I'm focusing on email etiquette- a recipe for success. Alright so yesterday might have been the last day of summer, but that doesn't mean we can't dive into a delicious summertime treat like Smore. Writing an email is like making the perfect...
Sept. 15, 2021
Google is the new teaching resume E146
When you Google yourself, what results do you get? Besides conducting background checks on a teacher candidate, many school districts will also Google you. They want to know what you are doing and what you have done to impact the lives of children....
Sept. 9, 2021
Help I have a field experience this semester! E145
In today's episode, we're talking to students who have just begun their fieldwork (you may also call it clinical). Field placement is an opportunity to work with students at a school for a short period of time. You are working with kids and that my...
Aug. 31, 2021
Hey college students - let's have a fantastic fall semester E144
Getting into a new routine can be overwhelming. From buying course materials to getting yourself organized, and of course, getting all your homework done there is a lot to do in a week. Here are some tips to help college students prepare for a...
Aug. 24, 2021
Advice and encouragement for new teachers E143
It’s August, which means that you are spending your pennies at Target Dollar Spots, Dollar Trees, and Walmart Back-To-School sales. You are also probably feeling a wide range of emotions as you start this new journey as an educator: overwhelmed,...
Aug. 17, 2021
Be a flamingo: Stand out during student teaching E142
Are you student teaching or completing a field placement this fall? Are you wondering, "How the heck do I stand out during student teaching" or "How can I make a good impression in my school with my teacher?" Well then, edumagcians this one is for...
Aug. 10, 2021
What to pack in your teacher bag E141
What do you pack on the first day of student teaching? So much to bring, so little time! Listen to this episode for the must-have teacher bag essentials!
Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/pack-your-student-teacher-bag
If...
Aug. 3, 2021
Get organized future teachers! E140
You might be thinking, "Why do I need to start thinking about getting organized now, it's August!" Well, I want to help you get organized now so that you can get started right away. Let's hit the ground running with these first three organization...
July 27, 2021
Perfect intro email to your cooperating teacher E139
Today we are talking about your perfect intro email. Whether you are student teaching or clinical or field and you are writing an intro email to the teacher you are working with for the semester. This email is your first digital high five to your...
July 20, 2021
3 burning questions about student teaching answered! E138
Today I’m goin’ solo on several things that you can do now this summer, to prep for student teaching this fall. Three questions answered (and a bonus!)
1. What are some things that you can do this summer to prep for student teaching this fall?
2....
July 13, 2021
EdTech 101: The why what, and how featuring Dr. Patricia Dickenson E137
EduMagicians, today I have on the show Dr. Patricia Dickenson, who is a teacher educator and a technology geek. Dr. Dickenson is passionate about integrating edtech in the classroom with meaning and purpose. During this episode, she shares her...
July 1, 2021
Special Ed 101 featuring Leana Malinowsky E136
Welcome back EduMagicians, today I have Leana Malinowky with me sharing all about interview questions for special education majors. We begin the episode with Leana sharing her teaching story. This episode is filled with fantastic takeaways and...
June 22, 2021
Working with a student teacher this fall? Featuring Elizabeth Soslau E135
You are in luck, today I have with me Elizabeth Soslau who cowrote with Monique Alexander a book titled, The Comprehensive Guide to Working With Student Teachers: Tools and Templates to Support Reflective Professional Growth. It is so more than a...
June 10, 2021
10 Tips For Emerging Teachers featuring Lindsay Simpson E134
Today's episode is a cross-over episode with Lindsay Simpson from Behind The Chalk podcast during this episode we share ten tips for emerging teachers! Our conversation is full of laughs, smiles, and fantastic advice! Let's jump right into this...
June 4, 2021
Raising up the Next Generation of Educators with Kieran VanVorhis E133
Edumagicians today I have future educator, leader, advocate, and learner Kieran VanVorhis. Kieran is a current college sophomore studying early childhood and intervention services and he is a leader in Educators Rising National - an organization just...
June 2, 2021
5 common interview questions (and how to answer them) Featuring Candace Green E132
It's June and maybe you haven't landed a teaching job - YET. When I graduated college with a Masters in Special Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Special education and Elementary education along with a certification in PreK-6 and special education...
May 25, 2021
Teaching is always a lesson with Gretchen Bridgers E 131
During this episode, Gretchen Bridgers shares her teaching story and how her passion for new teachers began to bloom. I love how she shares, "I fell in love with teaching teachers." Gretchen is the new teacher coach that she wished she had when she...
May 14, 2021
Practical tips to mindfulness in the classroom Featuring Athea Davis E 130
I spoke with Athea Davis, a health and wellness guru in the classroom. She has been a Mindfulness Educator at @KIPP for 8 years. She is also a published author, creator of digital courses, and podcast host of Mindful Living w/Athea. We begin with...
May 6, 2021
The new teacher's guide to overcoming challenges E129
Welcome back EduMagicians, today I with me the editors and guest author of the new book, "The new teacher's guide to overcoming challenges".Research shares that out of 10 new teachers within 5 years, half of them leave the profession. How do we keep...
April 27, 2021
Work life balance is a unicorn featuring Kerry Graham E128
Is there really such a thing as work/life balance? Kerry Graham and I discuss the importance of setting boundaries around our time. We are discussing the importance of setting boundaries as a new teacher in your career. Just like our students, we are...
April 23, 2021
How to research a school and find a good fit for you featuring Hunter Flesch E127
Welcome back to another episode of the EduMagic podcast! Today we have Hunter Flesch from the Ed Essentials podcast and we are talking all about how to research a school during the interview process to find a good fit for you as a teacher. This...
April 21, 2021
Teaching students with disabilities online featuring Geneva Rodriguez E126
Welcome back to another episode of the edumagic podcast! Geneva Rodriguez is a special education teacher in NYC who teaches students with severe disabilities online. During this episode, she shares her teaching stories and several strategies for using...
April 15, 2021
How to stand out from the stack of resumes featuring Charles Williams E125
Today I am pleased to welcome back EduMagicians. Charles Williams who is an educational leader will be discussing several tips for you when you are seeking a job. This bonus episode is brought to you by the digital course Interview 101 Teacher...