Dr. Sam Fecich | EduMagic Podcast | Teach Better Podcast Network
EduMagic Future Teacher Podcast
Welcome to the chart topping podcast that supports new and aspiring teachers with practical tips and strategies. This podcast is perfect for new or preservice teachers seeking guidance, support, and inspiration. The EduMagic Podcast brings you weekly episodes filled with strategies you can use right away, whether you’re an education major, a student teacher, or preparing for your first teaching job.
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Dr. Sam Fecich | EduMagic Podcast | Teach Better Podcast Network
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Jun 11, 2026
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Creating your own online teaching biz featuring Emily Behm E65 02.06.2020 17:35
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/creatin...
It's about the story that you share: Remote teaching opportunities featuring Erin Lewis E64 25.05.2020 27:07
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...
Hey graduate, is online teaching right for you? Featuring Allison Keefe E63 19.05.2020 30:01
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 teac...
Teaching isn't what you do, it's who you are featuring Leah O'Bryan E62 16.05.2020 19:07
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-featu...
Be a teacher encourager featuring Cindy Ollendyke E61 09.05.2020 19:38
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 Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continu...
The best-kept secret in PD featuring Lynn Hummel E60 08.05.2020 42:04
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 Connect with Dr. Sam Fe...
3 steps to digital portfolio success featuring Amanda Jeane Richert E59 07.05.2020 20:26
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-featu...
Always be a lead learner with Dr. Jess Redcay E58 05.05.2020 18:07
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...
Go beyond your limits. Your students will thank you for it later -Rebecca Gibboney E57 04.05.2020 19:28
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...
How to rock your teaching interview - remote style 56 23.04.2020 32:09
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! Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do...
Pulling away from a pit stop featuring guest host Hannah Sansom E55 15.04.2020 6:31
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...
Working with all students featuring Taylor Nichols E54 08.04.2020 24:06
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 Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue the conv...
Have a positive impact on as many people as you can with Dr. Dennis McElroy E53 01.04.2020 30:03
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 di...
Take a lead in your own learning with Dan Kreiness E52 24.03.2020 22:17
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...
5 tips to thrive during “Teacher Quarantine” for the pre-service educator featuring Crystal Law E51 22.03.2020 17:25
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.c...
Student teachers lets lead during this time of need E50 18.03.2020 10:00
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...
Teaching online in a time of need featuring Dr. Torrey Trust 12.03.2020 1:10:20
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 Show notes can be found here: www.sfecich.com/podca...
The more that you learn, the more you realize you don't know featuring Robert Kaplinsky E49 10.03.2020 32:39
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-k...
What does your digital presence say about you? Featuring Arlin Roth 48 03.03.2020 13:03
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 note...
Don't teach in isolation - get connected featuring Rachelle Poth 47 28.02.2020 23:30
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 b...
Classroom management with little learners featuring Dr. Kris McGee 46 18.02.2020 26:12
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...
Be excited about teaching because your students are going to be excited if you are - featuring Ally Echard 45 11.02.2020 15:05
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...
Make the magic happen in a class with a field component E44 04.02.2020 14:03
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! Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue...
Hey education major - don't waste your opportunity. Featuring Chris Nesi E43 28.01.2020 45:03
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...
Future teachers get organized now with Kelly Jackson E42 21.01.2020 16:30
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://ww...
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