Episodes

Aug. 11, 2020

Finding your "Why" Featuring Dene Gainey E76

Hello friends, welcome to another episode of the edumagic podcast. I have teacher-author, singer, amazing educator, all around Dene Gainey here with me today. He is going to be sharing about the importance of finding your why as a future teacher.
Aug. 4, 2020

The Future Teacher planner E75

Today I have with me the co-creator of the EduMagic Planner Hannah Sansom on the podcast. Join us as we share about the EduMagic Planner - the planner for education majors, our future teacher friends out there!  We know that this planner will help...
July 29, 2020

New Teachers Let's Connect featuring Melinda Thomas E74

Today I have joining me on the show, Melinda Thomas. She is the founder of New Teachers Connect. Melinda is sharing all about the new teachers connect group and the power of connecting as a new educator. Show notes can be found here:...
July 22, 2020

Let's break down a teaching philosophy E73

Teaching philosophies sound really big, right? Maybe you're thinking, "Oh I don't need to worry about that my junior or senior year" Or maybe you are a year junior or a senior and you are thinking, "Oh, I gotta get working on that." During this...
July 14, 2020

Having brave conversations about race featuring Sheldon Eakins E72

Hello EduMagicians, Welcome back to another episode of the EduMagic podcast. Today we are going to be having a serious conversation about how to have brave conversations about race and ethnicity featuring Dr. Sheldon Eakins. Show notes can be found...
July 7, 2020

New teacher must haves E71

Ok, Edumagicians. You asked and we delivered! Hannah Sansom and I developed a list of materials and resources for you to be looking out for during the summer so in August you are ready to roll! Take a look at some of our teacher must-haves (in no...
June 30, 2020

Techy Turners' 10 EdTech tips for Student teachers E70

Today I have with me Rodney Turner, you may know him as a techy turner over on Twitter. Rodney is going to lead us down the right path when it comes to thriving during student teaching. Let's jump right into some tips and strategies for student...
June 26, 2020

3 Edtech tools to get to know this summer to get you ready for fall E69

Hello, edumagicians welcome back to another episode of the EduMagic Podcast! Today I have a short and sweet episode for ya. These are three tools that you can get to know this summer so you can hit the ground running this fall! Whether you are student...
June 18, 2020

Praxis Prep Part 1 - preservice teacher perspective featuring Jordyn Pistilli E68

During this episode, Jordyn Pistilli shares some tips and tricks for registering for the exam, preparing for the exam, technology preparation, and tips for test day! Let's jump right in. Head on over to www.sfecich.com/podcast for show notes and a...
June 18, 2020

Praxis Prep part 2 - student success coordinator perspective featuring Teresa Gibbons E67

In part 2 of this series, I interview Teresa Gibbon who shares information about the praxis and resources to help you prepare! Teresa is a student success coordinator at the Center of Excellence, Academic Advising, and Student Services at Spadoni...
June 11, 2020

Becoming an edupreneur featuring Dr. Will E66

Dr. Will is the go-to guru when it comes to anything side hustle living your best life and making the money that you deserve. In this episode Dr. Will shares his teaching journey, tips to get started with your online business, and how to let your...
June 2, 2020

Creating your own online teaching biz featuring Emily Behm E65

On the show today Emily Behm shares her tips and tricks for creating your own online teaching business. So grab some tea and notes she shares to many tips to get you started on your online teaching business journey. Emily shares which tech tools that...
May 26, 2020

It's about the story that you share: Remote teaching opportunities featuring Erin Lewis E64

Welcome to episode 64. This has been a long-awaited episode. All of you have voted for this topic, and it's all about virtual teaching opportunities this summer, how to help you guys navigate the job search in the fall. Today we are discussing how to...
May 19, 2020

Hey graduate, is online teaching right for you? Featuring Allison Keefe E63

Welcome back to another episode of the EduMagic Podcast. Today I have with me Allison Keefe who is a 7th grade English teacher at Agora Charter school. She also the co-host of the cyber sisters podcast. Today she is going to share what online teaching...
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...