Our guest, Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners, a renowned expert in the field of self-care, will share her valuable insights on the importance of initiating self-care practices. As educators and teachers, we often put our physical well-being on the back burner while prioritizing our students' lives.

However, Theresa highlights the significance of prioritizing self-care, as it can positively impact the teacher and students. In this episode, Theresa suggests practical self-care techniques, such as deep breathing and periodic self-check-ins during the day. She also emphasizes the importance of considering the ten domains when creating a self-care routine and focusing on one aspect at a time.

If you are an educator struggling to balance your professional and personal life, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to prioritize your well-being and create a sustainable self-care routine that works for you.

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Welcome to this episode, where we dive into the world of education and discuss essential tips for student teachers to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. Our special guest, Chrissy, shares insightful strategies for observing itinerant and special education teachers to gain valuable insights.

She emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions and documenting what you have learned to build a digital professional development portfolio. Additionally, we explore the significance of developing professional development opportunities and building a professional learning network. Tune in to discover how you can take your teaching skills to the next level and enhance your career prospects in education.

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The experience of being a student-teacher can be exciting and challenging at the same time. This is where student-teacher supervisors play a crucial role in supporting and guiding student-teachers. John Shenberry shares his tips and strategies for new and student teachers regarding supervision as a college and student-teacher supervisor at Brooklyn College.

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We are excited to announce the release of our new book, "Digital PD for New Teachers." As educators, we know that growing and learning are continuous processes. With this book, we aim to guide you through different digital professional development opportunities that can help you strengthen your practice and build your confidence in the classroom.


Our book provides practical tips, strategies, and resources for new teachers who want to leverage technology to enhance their teaching skills. Whether you are a digital native or just starting with technology, this book will help you discover new and innovative ways to engage your students, collaborate with colleagues, and build your professional network.

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

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We know that getting to know your students is not something we start and stop during the first week of school. Instead, getting to know your students is something we continue to do throughout our semester and year with our students. Building relationships with students supports our ability to deliver content and reach and teach in new ways. Our guest today is Rebecca Glass Lowe, an experienced educator who has spent many years teaching and mentoring students of all ages. Some simple ideas don't take much time or effort but help you get to know your students. You can start with five fantastic strategies today, tomorrow, and next week.


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Student teaching can be a challenging but rewarding experience. By setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, building a support system, being flexible, and remembering why you chose this path, you can balance your student teaching responsibilities with a fulfilling life outside the classroom. Remember to take care of yourself and enjoy the journey.

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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.
 
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Have you ever interacted with Alexa or Google Home to turn on your lights or play music? I have daily. Chat GPT is just one form of AI that we can interact with. In this episode of the EduMagic podcast, we explore

• What is Chat GPT?
• What can it do?
• What impact will it have on education?
• What are the limitations?
• How can teachers use it?
• What's next?
  
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Welcome to episode 197 of the EduMagic Podcast. Alexis Arias shares with me the ins and outs of alternative education and everything you need to know to get started in an alternative education classroom. During this episode, Alexis Arias shares her teaching story and what brought her into education. We answer the questions:

• What is an alternative education placement?
• Why should future teachers know about alt ed?
• What are some common misconceptions about alt ed?
  
  
  

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Are you a future CTE teacher? Join Khristen Massic and me as we discuss planning essentials for future CTE teachers. During this episode, Khristen starts by sharing her teaching story and then dives right into strategies for CTE teachers.

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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.
 
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We're back with another fun and informative Edumagic episode - all about resumes! This week's guest is Charles Williams, an author, podcast host, and principal. Mr. Charles Williams, you can connect with Charles Williams here - https://www.cwconsultingservice.com/.


The first thing you need to do is to ground yourself in why you went into education in the first place. Open your mind to making the necessary changes in education. You will make a difference in education. Education is the best career on earth, and we're glad you chose it.

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! Let's connect!

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