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EduMagic Podcast: Empowering Future Educators

EduMagic Podcast: Empowering Future Educators

By: Dr. Sam Fecich | EduMagic Podcast | Teach Better Podcast Network
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 Welcome to the EduMagic Podcast: Empowering Future Educators, where we support future educators. Hosted by Dr. Samantha Fecich, this podcast is your go-to resource for aspiring and new teachers looking to make a successful transition from campus to classroom. Whether you're a preservice teacher or just starting in your teaching career, EduMagic provides the support, guidance, and inspiration you need to thrive.

Join Dr. Sam and her expert guests, including educators and administrators, as they share valuable insights, practical advice, and positive examples to help you develop the skills and confidence essential for teaching. Discover how to integrate educational technology, create engaging lessons, and navigate the ups and downs of your student teaching with resilience and joy.

Let's unlock the magic of education together, one episode and a cup of coffee at a time.

For more EduMagic, check out www.SFecich.com Copyright Dr. Sam Fecich Education
Episodes
  • How to Build a Support Network in College: 3 Tips for Education Majors E283

    How to Build a Support Network in College: 3 Tips for Education Majors E283
    Jul 9 2025
    Starting college as an education major? Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to find your people? In this episode of the EDU Magic Podcast, guest host Dr. Amy Orville, professor, mom, and professional development expert, shares three powerful, heart-centered strategies to help you build a strong support network in your first year of college. Whether you're just beginning your journey as a future teacher or looking to strengthen your connections on campus, this episode is packed with practical advice on:

    ✅ How to connect with your education cohort
    ✅ Finding a faculty mentor (your academic Yoda!)
    ✅ Joining education organizations that align with your goals

    These tips are designed to help first-year education majors thrive both academically and emotionally. Behind every great teacher is a community that helped them grow.

    Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
    Want to keep the conversation going beyond the blog? I’d love to connect with you! Whether you're a future educator, a current teacher, or someone passionate about edtech and innovation in the classroom, there are plenty of ways to stay inspired and supported.
    Discover Your Student Teacher Superpower. Take the free quiz: What’s Your Student Teacher Superpower? and uncover your unique strengths in the classroom!
    Join the Conversation on Instagram. Tag me @sfecich with your thoughts and takeaways. Remember, EDUmagicians...You have the EduMagic within you. Keep shining, keep growing, and keep making a difference.
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    12 mins
  • Secondary Education Tips for Future Teachers: Start Your Journey with Confidence E282

    Secondary Education Tips for Future Teachers: Start Your Journey with Confidence E282
    Jun 23 2025
    Are you a secondary education major getting ready for a new semester? Whether you're stepping into your first classroom observation or prepping for student teaching, this episode of the EDU Magic Podcast is packed with the inspiration and strategies you need to thrive.

    This Month’s Guest Host: Dr. Jenna Copper, educator, author, and assistant professor at Slippery Rock University, shares her journey from English major to passionate teacher educator. She’s bringing you real talk, practical tips, and a whole lot of encouragement. In this episode, you’ll learn:
    ✅ How to embrace your identity as a teacher-in-training
    ✅ Why starting a teacher portfolio now is a game-changer
    ✅ What to look for during classroom observations
    ✅ How to stay reflective, curious, and confident all semester long

    Plus, you’ll get a special homework assignment to help you define your “why” as a future educator.

    Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
    Want to keep the conversation going beyond the blog? I’d love to connect with you! Whether you're a future educator, a current teacher, or someone passionate about edtech and innovation in the classroom, there are plenty of ways to stay inspired and supported.

    Discover Your Student Teacher Superpower. Take the free quiz: What’s Your Student Teacher Superpower? and uncover your unique strengths in the classroom!

    Join the Conversation on Instagram. Tag me @sfecich with your thoughts and takeaways.

    Remember, EDUmagicians...You have the EduMagic within you. Keep shining, keep growing, and keep making a difference.
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    9 mins
  • 5 Essential Summer Tips for Future Education Majors E281

    5 Essential Summer Tips for Future Education Majors E281
    Jun 12 2025
    Welcome, EdguMagicians! I’m Dr. Sam Fecich, host of the EduMagic Podcast, and I’m thrilled to kick off our new podcast series: “Welcome to Your Journey,” a guide for future teachers preparing for their first year of college. As the author of EduMagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers, EduMagic Shine On, Crush It From the Start, and Digital PD, I’m passionate about helping new and future educators thrive.

    Whether you're just starting your college journey or gearing up for student teaching, this episode is packed with essential tips to help you start strong. This episode will cover five essential summer tips for future education majors to explore to help them start strong during the first year of college.

    Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
    Want to keep the conversation going beyond the blog? I’d love to connect with you! Whether you're a future educator, a current teacher, or someone passionate about edtech and innovation in the classroom, there are plenty of ways to stay inspired and supported.

    Discover Your Student Teacher Superpower. Take the free quiz: What’s Your Student Teacher Superpower? and uncover your unique strengths in the classroom! Join the Conversation on Instagram.

    Tag me @sfecich with your thoughts and takeaways.

    Remember, EDUmagicians...You have the EduMagic within you. Keep shining, keep growing, and keep making a difference.
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    10 mins
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