EduMagic: Future Teacher Podcast (Dr. Sam Fecich - Teach Better Podcast Network)

During this first episode, you will learn the purpose and intent behind EduMagic, A Podcast for Preservice Teachers. For more tips and tricks check out www.sfecich.com to become an edumagician insider! Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Today we are talking about how to rock your first conference experience. Recently I had the honor of delivering a keynote during the Ignite a spark conference. It was all about how to really rock your conference experience. I thought I would take some time to share with you today strategies for YOU to really rock your first conference. Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

This week we are going to be discussing how to write the meet the student teacher letter. It is so important to make a connection with students and their families, even if you are a student teacher. I have a free PDF that you can download to help get you thinking about what you will write in your letter. You can find it at http://bit.ly/sfecich1. Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Listen in on my conversation with future educator, Jordyn Pistilli. She shares some tips to help other preservice teachers get out of their comfort zones to learn beyond the college classroom. Connect with her on Twitter @jordyn_pistilli, Instagram @pistillijr1, and check out her website to keep up to date with all things Jordyn - jordynpistilli.weebly.com . Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Learn 10 essential tips to help you nail YOUR job interview. Learn what it takes to conquer each interview phase in the teaching world. Check out https://www.sfecich.com/5 for two additional bonus tips! Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Among being a coach, mentor, speaker, and author, Barbara Gruener is an educator with many years of experience teaching all grade levels K-12! Our conversation is full of laughs, advice, and amazing teaching stories. Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!


Check out the show notes: https://www.sfecich.com/blog/kids-before-content-a-conversation-with-barbara-gruener

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Hello edumagicians, welcome to episode 7

I am here to share with you the ONE thing that you need to right after an interview. If you tuned into episode 5, “Job Interview – Nailed it” Then you learned about 10 tips to help you conquer the job interview process. If you tuned didn’t tune in, please press pause and go back – you will thank me later!


It is …. Wait for it… a thank you note! A thank you note can really go a long way after the interview. It brings you top of mind to the panel, and it adds a personal touch and a notion that you are serious about this career and job posting at the school. Lastly, it is polite!

Kappa Delta Pi notes that a thank you letter should be sent within 24 hours by mail to the panel. So, what should you write in the thank you letter? I am glad that you asked! Let’s talk about the top tips you should relay in your thank you letter. We will also cover some tips for formatting and layout!

As always EduMagiains, as a special thank you to my listeners, I have a PDF of this checklist and a thank you letter template! Just go to https://www.sfecich.com/06 Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Dr. Sam explores thank you note content tips, layout, and lastly a great tip on how to organize it all!

References
https://www.kdp.org/resources/careercenter/thank-you-letter.php
https://www.kdp.org/resources/careercenter/aftertheinterview.php

Dana shares how she incorporates magic into her lessons by using students' interests and strengths. Listen in on our conversation to hear how she gets to know her students to cater lessons just for them. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/creating-megapixels-in-your-lessons-a-conversation-with-dana-ewing Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Want to learn how to make your LinkedIn profile lit? This episode was adapted from a live training session that I did with Deb Snyder, former president of AAEE. We share tips for each section of the profile to make it shine with teacher awesomeness. For those of you who are on the go please visit www.sfecich.com/09 for a PDF of the tips shared along with examples on how to make a lit LinkedIn profile. Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

Listen in on my conversation with Erin Lewis as we share 5 (out of 10 ) tips for teacher candidates at a job fair. Learn how to rock your resume, present yourself with confidence via the elevator pitch, how to get a game plan together, and more! As always there is a freebie full of details and action items for you to take in order to slay the job fair! You can find it here: https://www.sfecich.com/10 Let's connect on Twitter and Instagram @SFecich - share all that you are learning with #EduMagic. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

EduMagicians, We are going to dive into tips 6-10 to job fair like a boss! These tips will not only prepare you for the job fair but will also help you build your confidence during the job fair experience. For full show notes and access to the freebie check out https://www.sfecich.com/11
By the end of this interview, you will be ready for the job fair! Let's jump right in!

During this episode, I sit down with Kathleen Trace. Listen in on our conversation and learn more about the importance of building a PLN before you leave college and to not give up on teaching and yourself. Listen until the end of the show to learn how you can win signed copies of EduMagic and Wanna Be Teacher - an Instagram challenge!

Shoutouts in this episode include @mtrumbull5, @MichaelCIrani, @GynzyUS, @edutechguys, and @teachbetterteam.

Link to learn more about Wanna Be Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/Wannabe-Teachers-Guide-Getting-Staying-ebook/dp/B00BC6THKA

So, I know that some of you may be thinking I heard of a PLN before and thought to yourself, “I won't need that until I have my first teaching job.” That is what a lot of teachers in training think, but you are WRONG! A PLN is a powerful tool in every teacher toolbag. Show notes can be found here https://tinyurl.com/sfecich13

We've heard the term professional learning network (PLN) thrown around in classes. Or maybe you heard a few professors tell you that you needed one. You may be asking yourself, "Why? Why do I need one more account?" Well, I am here to tell you 3 reasons why you need to get a PLN today! We will also cover 4 must-haves in a professional social media profile! Find episode notes at www.sfecich.com/14. You will find show notes and FREE PDF download of the four must haves for your professional profile!

Okay, it’s nearing the end of August and you may be asking yourself, “What should I have in my student teaching binder?” I get this question every year around this time and I am here to share with you some of my go-to areas for a student-teacher binder.

Check out www.sfecich.com/15 for a complete list, materials shopping list, and bonus ideas from my PLN! You aren’t going to want to miss any of these resources shared!

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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 some good and some not so great.

This episode is jam-packed with tips to help make the supervisor less scary and as smooth as possible. I split up some ways that you can prepare for your college supervisor visit into three categories. Here we go! Check out www.sfecich.com/16 for a checklist freebie and bonus resources!

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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 will find show notes, additional resources and a bonus pdf (10 must-haves for your student teacher bag!)

During this episode, you will learn how to get the conversation going with your co-op, how to ask for feedback, and what to look for during observation time.

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, college life, and approaching coursework. Let's jump right in.

For a complete list of all strategies, show notes, and bonus tips check out www.sfecich.com/18.

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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 teaching placement. Check out www.sfecich.com/19 to get in touch with contributors. Please rate, review and subscribe!

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 a checklist, show notes, and extras!

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 go to episode 19. Please subscribe, rate, and review!

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 around the country. There is only one challenge to complete each day!

Check out https://www.sfecich.com/post/pstpln-challenge-accepted for more details!

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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, Apple Teacher and co-host of #ShukesandGiff podcast. Jen is a believer that you have time to do anything you want – you just need to make time. Check out https://www.sfecich.com/post/flexible-teaching-with-jen-giffen for more details.

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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. Check out the Edcamp Foundation site to find a variety of edcamps near you! Look to see if an edcamp is near your hometown that you can attend during a break from school. I close out the episode with information about Edcamp GCC - April 18, 2020. I hope to see you there! To find the show notes and link to register for Edcamp GCC check out

https://www.sfecich.com/post/5-reasons-why-you-need-attend-an-edcamp

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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 keep you organized from now until your holiday break!

Check out www.sfecich.com/25 for a PDF detailing each tip and some go-to strategies to make them stick!

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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 and details about the giveaway! If you like what you heard share it with a friend! Please rate, review, and subscribe!

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 belt today! She will share six tools and how she uses them in her classroom.

💡Be sure to check out www.sfecich.com/27 for seven more edtech resources!

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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 year 10 educators. To find all the show notes and a bonus video check out https://www.sfecich.com/post/new-teachers-help-is-here

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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 that she had a challenging first year of teaching she grew in her learning about herself and as a teacher. She had her ups and downs and three years later is able to reflect on her difficult year. She shares how she saw some of the negatives as positives and growing opportunities. Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/when-your-flame-begins-to-flicker

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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 to school and getting an advanced degree and balancing it all. She also shares advice for new teachers! Let's get to it! Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/new-teachers-shine-on-with-hannah-sansom

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 are here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/new-teachers-you-are-not-alone-featuring-katy-gibson

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 a full list of links, show notes, and 3 bonus tips head on over to www.sfecich.com/32

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 hope that your day is full of blessings. To read more about EduMagic Shine On go to http://bit.ly/EduMagicShineOn

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 shares her faith, passion for trauma-informed teaching, her favorite teaching moment, and how to learn from your experiences. Show notes and links to resources mentioned click here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/being-a-trauma-informed-preservice-teacher-chancela-key

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 positive aspects of teaching. But, it isn't always a bed of roses. We strive to be authentic. Their content is real and relatable for new teachers. Show notes: https://www.sfecich.com/post/a-look-inside-prac-e-support-for-future-teachers

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 to take on leadership roles, and the role a leader plays in the classroom. Let's jump in! Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/take-the-lead-in-your-learning-featuring-grace-pinto-and-rebecca-nicholls

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!

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, paper, and pencil you are gonna be takin' some notes with this episode!

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 EdTPA?
Strategies to organize it and be successful
How Nearpod can help you be successful with your EdTPA goals
Head on over to www.sfecich.com/39 for a PDF explaining how Nearpod can help you with your EDTPA experience, coupon code for Nearpod, and a bonus from me!

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 (there is a paid option), and a user-friendly tool that will help you record with ease.

Show notes: https://www.sfecich.com/post/make-the-recording-process-for-edtpa-easy-with-swivl

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 use the strategies listed below when it comes to collecting data in your classroom and how to organize it all!

Also, the first student-teacher feature of 2020 is Morgan Durham! Check out her advice for student teachers.

Show notes: https://www.sfecich.com/post/believe-and-you-will-achieve-the-gtpa-with-rene-decata

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 about how future teachers can get organized today! Friends, don't wait until student teaching, get started now!

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/future-teachers-get-organized-now-with-kelly-jackson

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 and a student-teacher spotlight! Let's jump right in!
Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/hey-education-major-don-t-waste-your-opportunity

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 critical when it comes to teacher training. Go to www.sfecich.com/44 for this episode's freebie!

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. Ally shares about her teaching story and how teaching is a service. We are there to serve our students and I love this mindset that Ally shares.

Show notes can be found here - https://www.sfecich.com/post/show-your-passion-and-your-students-will-catch-on

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 large topic, but Kris shares her 5 go-to classroom management strategies. These 5 techniques can help you when it comes to thinking through strategies to support young learners in the classroom. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/classroom-management-with-little-learners

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 never know what your path is - get involved in different grade levels and subject areas in which you are going to be certified. Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/don-t-teach-in-isolation-get-connected-with-rachelle-poth

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 about the power of a positive digital presence, the positives of subbing for a district, and more! Let's dig right into this week's episode.

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/what-does-your-digital-presence-say-about-you-featuring-arlin-roth

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 passion for helping all educators succeed. Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/the-more-that-you-learn-the-more-you-realize-you-don-t-know-featuring-robert-kaplinsky

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 through. For her presentation, notes, and additional resources check out https://www.sfecich.com/torrey

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 very strange time, but we are all better together. We decided to pull some resources for you to help you get started confidently and to make the most out of your student teaching. Before we get started, please know that you can do this. Breathe and give yourself grace. Show notes are found: www.sfecich.com/50

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 certifications, pour into pd, update your digital portfolio, study for your certification exams, and get to know your state standards. Check out www.sfecich.com/51 for bonuses and links to shownotes!

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 on how to take a lead in your own learning and some advice for all teachers. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/take-a-lead-in-your-own-learning-with-dan-kreiness

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 his entire teaching career doing just that! During this interview, he shares his teaching story, tips for future teachers regarding a professional digital presence and professional learning network. He goes onto share the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and exploring new ways to engage as a professional educator. I know that you are going to enjoy this episode! Show notes can be found here https://www.sfecich.com/post/have-a-positive-impact-on-as-many-people-as-you-can-with-dr-dennis-mcelroy

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 found here https://www.sfecich.com/post/working-with-all-students-featuring-taylor-nichols

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 are inevitable. As we discussed in our book Edumagic Shine On: A Guide for New Teachers, we explain that pit stops are meant for a quick visit, not a long stay.

Explore some of the pit stops that we encountered as a new teacher in chapter two of Edumagic Shine On. So, how to overcome and pull away from pit stops? Read the show notes here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/3-tips-for-pulling-away-from-the-pit-stop

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 🍵,✏️, and 🗒 let's get this party started! Here we go! Strategies to help you rock your teaching interview - remotely!

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 education advocate, passionate change agent, and instiller of hope. She is a curriculum Specialist @blastIU17, author of #tiebreakerEDU published by @edumatchbooks and a #KTI '17 star! During our conversation, she shares her teaching story, best tips from student teaching, advice for preservice teachers, and more! Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/go-beyond-your-limits-your-students-will-thank-you-for-it-later-featuring-rebecca-gibboney

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 http://redcaysresources.blogspot.com. She is an amazing friend and colleague I am honored to showcase her voice on the show. She shares about her teaching journey and about the importance of coding in the classroom. This episode is full of resources check them all out here - https://www.sfecich.com/post/always-be-a-lead-learner-with-dr-jess-redcay

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 your experience! Find the complete show notes and Amanda's presentation here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/3-steps-to-digital-portfolio-success-featuring-amanda-jeane-richert

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 best-kept secret! Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/the-best-kept-secret-in-pd-featuring-lynn-hummel

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 notes for this one - https://www.sfecich.com/post/be-a-teacher-encourager-featuring-cindy-ollendyke

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 teachers. Let's jump right in! You can find the show notes here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/teaching-isn-t-what-you-do-it-s-who-you-are-featuring-leah-o-bryan

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 really is, what it looks like, how she gets to know her students behind the screen, and how you a teacher candidate can stand out for an online teaching position. So, let's get this party started! Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/hey-graduate-is-online-teaching-right-for-you-featuring-allison-keefe

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 search for remote positions in the summer as teacher candidates, we'll be talking about how to navigate the virtual job search for fall teaching. Let's just get this party started. All show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/it-s-about-the-story-that-you-share-remote-teaching-opportunities-featuring-erin-lewis

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 she uses to tutor her students online and how she even mentors students virtually. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/creating-your-own-online-teaching-biz-featuring-emily-behm

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 passions shine! Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/becoming-an-edupreneur-featuring-with-dr-will

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 downloadable tip sheet!

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 College of Education at Coastal Carolina University. Teresa assists students with preparation for Praxis and works with underrepresented students. Let's get into it! Head on over to sfecich.com/podcast for show notes!

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 teaching or getting ready for another semester this episode will get you ready with some edtech tools to have in your teacher tool belt. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/3-edtech-tools-to-get-to-know-this-summer-to-get-you-ready-for-fall

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 teachers. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/techy-turners-10-edtech-tips-for-student-teachers

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 particular order). Show notes can be found here - https://www.sfecich.com/post/a-new-teacher-s-list-of-must-haves

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 here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/having-brave-conversations-about-race-featuring-sheldon-eakins

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 episode, we're gonna break down for you a teaching philosophy. It sounds harder than it is. We are going to cover:
What is the teaching philosophy?
Why do I need to write one?
How do you even get started with it?
How to add some megapixels into your teaching philosophy

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/let-s-break-down-a-teaching-philosophy

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: https://www.sfecich.com/post/new-teachers-let-s-connect-featuring-melinda-thomas

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 guide you during your education major journey to becoming an educator of excellence. Show notes and link to the freebie can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/edumagic-planner-the-planner-for-future-teachers

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.

As we enter this school year, we know that this will be unlike any other we have encountered. During this episode, I share how you can use canva, adobe spark, buncee, flipgrid, and whiteboard drawing apps to get to know your students in the virtual space. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/getting-to-know-your-students-virtually-5-edtech-tips-to-get-to-know-your-students

Today I have Andrea Fitzgerald, but you might know her as Mental Fizness over on Instagram she is a math coach and new teacher supporter. During this episode, she shares about her passion for helping new teachers, math education, and her book the Rookie's Playbook. Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/the-rookie-s-playbook-featuring-andrea-fitzgerald

This is a bonus episode that features the Kappa Delta Pi Teaching During the Age of COVID Webinar featuring panelist Frederick Yeakey, Vice President, Providence Cristo Rey High School (Twitter: @FredYeakey), Chrystal Struben, President & CEO of AYS (At Your School) (Web: www.ayskids.org), Samantha Fecich, Assistant Professor; Instructional Technologist, Grove City College (Twitter: @SFecich) & Brittney Alexis Caldwell, Teacher, Cedar Grove High School (Instagram: @talkteachtravel). KDP shares, "You’re being asked to teach in all-new ways during this global pandemic. Although no one has all the answers to this unprecedented situation, we can learn from the mistakes and successes during the spring and strategize best practices for teaching this fall. " Listen to hear about best practices, strategies, and tried techniques to help you during the fall. Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/teaching-during-covid

talking about the importance of self-care. This is a topic I wish that I knew more about as a future teacher and as a new teacher. Self-care is taking care of ourselves first so we can give to others and be the best teacher that we truly can be. Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/self-care-let-s-do-this

I am so excited today to have with me Dr. Joy.  You may have seen her work on Twitter or maybe you've checked out her work with edumatch she is an amazing educational leader who's going to share the power of owning your joy. Show notes can be found here https://www.sfecich.com/post/finding-joy-in-your-work-featuring-dr-joy

Welcome back to another episode of the edumagic podcast. Today I'm going to share with you FlipGrid. It's one of my favorite tools because you can use it for virtual learning, face to face, and hybrid learning. We will share what it is and how to get started engaging your students right away. Check out the show notes here https://www.sfecich.com/post/you-ll-flip-for-flipgrid

During today's episode of the EduMagic podcast - the podcast for future teachers I bring in Brittney Caldwell. We met during a webinar held by Kappa Delt Pi called teaching during COVID. We have a discussion about online resources, best practices for teaching social studies online, and the importance of caring for your student's mental health. Listen in and share your takeaways with #edumagic. Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/teaching-social-studies-online-featuring-brittney-caldwell-mat

Edumagicians, welcome back to another episode. This episode is a recording of the edumagic Monday student-teacher webinar series! During this episode, we explore how to engage students in the online learning space with 3 edtech tools - wakelet, peardeck, and flipgrid. We discuss how to use each tool and ideas for classroom implementation! Show notes can be found here: https://wke.lt/w/s/ayfTjB

During this episode of the podcast, Brittney Caldwell shares her tips and strategies to build relationships with students in the virtual space. She provides practical tips that you can implement today! One of my favorite tips is the virtual background options and how to get creative with it! Shownotes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/building-relationships-in-the-virtual-space-featuring-brittney-caldwell

Simone Buckley shares her tips for teaching and supporting students with special needs in the online, in-person, and hybrid learning spaces. Simone created these resources to help support teachers and students in these different learning spaces. Simone is a certified special education teacher, Google educator level 2, Google Innovator, RESNA ATP. She is all about promoting accessibility for all! During this episode, Simone shares two strategies for each classroom environment space. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/attention-special-ed-teachers-in-traditional-hybrid-remote-classrooms-featuring-simone-buckley

Welcome to the third webinar in the KDP webinar series. This webinar was led by Christina Ortega, who shares about going with the FLOW in the classroom. She has been an educator for eighteen years and shares strategies learned along the way. Specifically, Christina shares that it is critical to be thoughtful and mindful about what you are choosing to do with your learners. During this episode, she dives into each area and provides examples of each area. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/go-into-your-classroom-with-the-f-l-o-w-featuring-christina-ortega

Let's talk about the five things you need to know when creating your bitmoji classroom! Your bitmoji classroom needs to be functional, informative, and fun! Get more tips and learn more here https://www.sfecich.com/post/5-things-you-need-to-know-when-creating-a-bitmoji-classroom

During this episode, Kiana Cole shares the importance of self-care for teachers. Kiana Cole is an elementary educator, mindfulness educator for teachers and students, and a self-care and community care enthusiast. She shares about Self-care and community care, types of self-care, strategies for setting up boundaries and journalling, the importance of collective community care and more. You can find the show notes here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/self-care-for-student-teachers

Hey all! This is a cross over episode with Maddie from the Edtech Classroom Podcast. During this episode, we share 5 tips each (total of 10) about edtech for new teachers. Which tips do you resonate most with? What tips do you have using edtech in the classroom? Find the shownotes here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/10-edtech-tips-for-new-teachers

During this KDP webinar, student teaching during Covid series, Deborah Osmo shares with us 5 things to keep in mind during your first year. Before we jump in it is important to know that you are new to all of this and that is okay! Deborah shares that as a first-year teacher your year won't be perfect, it will be hard. You can do more than just survive it. You can make a difference! Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/5-top-things-you-should-keep-in-mind-as-a-first-year-teacher

Hello, edumagicians welcome to another cross over episode with Brittany Rincon of the Teacher Leader podcast. Brittany helps new teachers in their first few years as a mentor and I work with aspiring teachers to become educators of excellence. We talk about 10 tips for new teachers. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/10-tips-for-new-teachers

During this Kappa Delta Pi webinar series, Erin Healey shares tips to get started and get connected on Instagram. Learn how you can use Instagram to connect with future employers, educators, and peers for teaching inspo. Join Erin Healey as she shares the steps to get connected with Instagram. You can find show notes here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/instagram-your-new-teacher-bestie

During this session, Amanda Jeane shares with us what engagement looks like and feels like in the online space. Amanda shares these four keys to engaging students in the online space: building strong relationships, giving your students choice and voice, communicating effectively, and doubling down on feedback. With each of these tips, she provides us with strategies and edtech tools that help support best practices in each of these areas. Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/engaging-students-online-featuring-amanda-jeane

Want to engage your students in new ways? Then you gotta listen to this episode featuring Rebecca Swartz where she shares some theatre techniques like hot seat, zip/zap/zop, woosh ball, and more to get your kids up and moving! Show notes can be found here - https://www.sfecich.com/post/use-theatre-techniques-to-engage-your-students

Do you have a remote teaching interview coming up? Want some tips? Well, we got them for you - logistics let's talk about what to prep before your interview. We discuss the camera, audio, headset, lighting, and more! Best practices to do during your interview, know what's out there about you on Google! Follow up with a thank you note to each team member seal the deal Super easy you don't want to miss this step! Show notes can be found here -https://www.sfecich.com/post/virtual-teaching-interview-tips

Does your desktop, browser, and drive look like a mess? Do you have a hard time finding what you need? Then you gotta listen to this episode of the podcast featuring Allie who shares her digital organization hacks. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/digital-organization-tips

Hey, new teachers are you feeling overwhelmed this year? Are you hoping to finish the semester strong? Well, listen in on this episode featuring Kim Lepre where she gives some advice for new first-year teachers. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/teachers-need-teachers-with-kim-lepre

Are you ready to end the semester strong with virtual teaching? You gotta listen to these tips and strategies by Dr. Heather Michel. During this interview, Dr. Michel shares her teaching story and the important fact of teacher burnout, and 5 digital learning tips that you can implement right away!

Show notes can be found https://www.sfecich.com/post/virtual-teaching-strategies-with-dr-heather-michel

If you are loving this episode please tag me @SFecich and share! Also, check out the books EduMagic a Guide for preservice teachers, EduMagic Shine On a Guide for New Teachers, and get your semester ready with the EduMagic Future Teacher Digital planner. Find all of these resources on www.sfecich.com

Remember you have the #EduMagic in YOU!