Episodes

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. …

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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...

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Feb. 11, 2020

Be excited about teaching because your students are going to be excit…

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 …

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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 …

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Jan. 28, 2020

Hey education major - don't waste your opportunity. Featuring Chris N…

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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!

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Dec. 17, 2019

Take the lead in your learning with Grace Pinto and Rebecca Nicholls …

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...

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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 …

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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...

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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...

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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 …

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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 …

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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...

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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...

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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 …

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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 …

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