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.
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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.
Show notes can be found here: www.sfecich.com/podcast
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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