Getting into a new routine can be overwhelming. From buying course materials to getting yourself organized, and of course, getting all your homework done there is a lot to do in a week. Here are some tips to help college students prepare for a successful fall semester!

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/have-a-fantastic-fall


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It’s August, which means that you are spending your pennies at Target Dollar Spots, Dollar Trees, and Walmart Back-To-School sales. You are also probably feeling a wide range of emotions as you start this new journey as an educator: overwhelmed, excited, nervous, competent, incompetent, anxious, ecstatic, etc. All of those feelings are normal...part of the new teacher journey.

During this episode, we will discuss 8 truths every new teacher needs to know. Use the code SAM to get 10% off your copy of EduMagic Shine On a Guide for New Teachers at EduMatch Publishing.

Show notes can be found here https://www.sfecich.com/post/advice-and-encouragement-for-rookie-teachers


Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
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Are you student teaching or completing a field placement this fall? Are you wondering, "How the heck do I stand out during student teaching" or "How can I make a good impression in my school with my teacher?" Well then, edumagcians this one is for you! We are going to stand out like flamingos!

F -find time for you
L- Lesson Plan
A - Appreciate the experience
M - Make a mistake
I - Intentional relationships
N - Never give up
G - Get techy with it
O - Observe with purpose

There you have it! Let's activate our flamingo powers today!

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/be-a-flamingo-stand-out-during-student-teaching


Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
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What do you pack on the first day of student teaching? So much to bring, so little time! Listen to this episode for the must-have teacher bag essentials!

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/pack-your-student-teacher-bag


Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
 Click here to take the free quiz!

📸 Tag me on Instagram @sfecich so I can share your thoughts in my stories. Remember, EDUmagicians, you have the EduMagic within you. 🧡

You might be thinking, "Why do I need to start thinking about getting organized now, it's August!" Well, I want to help you get organized now so that you can get started right away. Let's hit the ground running with these first three organization tips. So, channel your inner Amy from Brooklyn 99 and let's get organized!

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


Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
 Click here to take the free quiz!

📸 Tag me on Instagram @sfecich so I can share your thoughts in my stories. Remember, EDUmagicians, you have the EduMagic within you. 🧡

Today we are talking about your perfect intro email. Whether you are student teaching or clinical or field and you are writing an intro email to the teacher you are working with for the semester. This email is your first digital high five to your cooperating teacher so make it positive and professional. You are going to find what you need to have in your perfect email intro, hacks to make it great, and an email introduction example.

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/perfect-intro-email-to-your-cooperating-teacher


Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
 Click here to take the free quiz!

📸 Tag me on Instagram @sfecich so I can share your thoughts in my stories. Remember, EDUmagicians, you have the EduMagic within you. 🧡

Today I’m goin’ solo on several things that you can do now this summer, to prep for student teaching this fall. Three questions answered (and a bonus!)

1. What are some things that you can do this summer to prep for student teaching this fall?
2. What will my school be like?
3. How do I get to know my mentor teacher?
4. How do I organize my student teacher binder?
Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/3-burning-questions-about-student-teaching-answered


Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
 Click here to take the free quiz!

📸 Tag me on Instagram @sfecich so I can share your thoughts in my stories. Remember, EDUmagicians, you have the EduMagic within you. 🧡

EduMagicians, today I have on the show Dr. Patricia Dickenson, who is a teacher educator and a technology geek. Dr. Dickenson is passionate about integrating edtech in the classroom with meaning and purpose. During this episode, she shares her teaching experiences and how to use educational technology in new and meaningful ways! Let's get started!

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/edtech-101-the-why-what-and-how-featuring-dr-patricia-dickenson

Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
 Click here to take the free quiz!

📸 Tag me on Instagram @sfecich so I can share your thoughts in my stories. Remember, EDUmagicians, you have the EduMagic within you. 🧡


Remember you have the #EduMagic in YOU!

Welcome back EduMagicians, today I have Leana Malinowky with me sharing all about interview questions for special education majors. We begin the episode with Leana sharing her teaching story. This episode is filled with fantastic takeaways and interview tips for special education future teachers.

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/special-ed-101-featuring-leanna-malinowsky


Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
 Click here to take the free quiz!

📸 Tag me on Instagram @sfecich so I can share your thoughts in my stories. Remember, EDUmagicians, you have the EduMagic within you. 🧡

You are in luck, today I have with me Elizabeth Soslau who cowrote with Monique Alexander a book titled, The Comprehensive Guide to Working With Student Teachers: Tools and Templates to Support Reflective Professional Growth. It is so more than a book, it is a guide complete with templates, tools, and protocols! You are going to learn a lot from this interview that is impactful and empowering for student teachers, co-ops, and college supervisors. After Elizabeth shares her teaching story with us, we dive into the world of working with student teachers. We agree that working with student teachers is a great experience because of the passion and drive they have to impact students.

Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/working-with-a-student-teacher-this-fall


Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich
Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.

🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s website for podcast episodes, blog posts, freebies, and more tools to empower your teaching journey.

 Sponsored by: "What's your student teacher superpower?"
 Click here to take the free quiz!

📸 Tag me on Instagram @sfecich so I can share your thoughts in my stories. Remember, EDUmagicians, you have the EduMagic within you. 🧡