Episode 174: Crush It From the Start: 50 Tips for New Teachers
Are you ready to take on the challenge of teaching? Join me as I welcome Dr. Matthew Rhoads and Dr. Samantha Fecich to the podcast. Together we'll explore the unexpected challenges that new teachers face - from managing a classroom to utilizing technology for instruction. Dr. Rhoads and Dr. Fecich will equip you with their invaluable knowledge of the teaching field with Crush it From the Start: 50 Tips for New Teachers - learn how to get started on the right foot and crush it from day one!
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-Fonz
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Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D.
Dr. Matthew Rhoads is a Technology and Instructional Leader, Trainer, and Integrationist for a Consortium of Adult Schools in San Diego County, a university lecturer on edtech tool instructional integration and teacher candidate supervisor, dissertation chair, author, podcast host of Navigating Education – The Podcast, educational consultant, and researcher. He received his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University, Irvine, and his Masters in Teaching and three teaching credentials (Mild to Moderate Education Specialist and English and Social Sciences Single Subject Credentials) from Point Loma Nazarene University. He also holds an Administrative Services credential.
In his current role as an EdTech Trainer and Instructional Leader for a consortium of Adult Education Schools, he focuses on coaching teachers on integrating instructional strategies with EdTech tools within online, blended, and fully in-person settings to amplify student learning. He develops and implements various forms of professional learning ranging from live synchronous sessions, online courses, asynchronous resources, blog and newsletter, and a teacher podcast to build the capacity and skills of teachers and administrators. His other responsibilities include working on the backend of Canvas, supporting teachers with technology, coaching, and integrating technology to amplify consortium-wide marketing, leadership, and decision-making.
Dr. Rhoads is also a coach, supervisor, and lecturer at San Diego State University in the Dual Language and English Language Learners dep… Read More
Dr. Sam Fecich
Associate professor of education/ author/ mom/ podcat host
Samantha (Sam) Fecich Ph.D. earned her Ph.D. in learning, design, and technology from Penn State University. In addition, she has an M.Ed. in special education and one in instructional technology, both from Penn State. Her PA certifications include K-12 special education, K-12 elementary education, and Pre-K to sixth-grade teaching. Dr. Fecich has taught education for eight years at a small liberal arts college in Pennsylvania. She is the author of "EduMagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers", "EduMagic Shine On A Guide for New Teachers", Crush it from the start: 50 tips for new teachers, and Digital PD for Teachers (March 23).
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