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Samantha Fecich, Ph.D.

Writer & Reviewer
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Badge Check Expertise
  • K-12 education
  • special education
  • instructional learning, design, and technology
Academic Cap Education
  • Ph.D. Learning, Design, and Technology, University of Pennsylvania
  • M.Ed. Special Education, Penn State University
  • M.Ed. Instructional Systems, Penn State University – World Campus, California
  • BS Special Education and Elementary Education, University of Pennsylvania
Globe Affiliations
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • Council for Exceptional Children of Pennsylvania

Sam Fecich, Ph.D., has been an associate professor of education for seven years. She is the author of "EduMagic: A Guide for Preservice Teachers" and "EduMagic Shine On: A Guide for New Teachers." She is a certified instructional technologist in K-12 special education, K-12 elementary education, and pre-K to sixth grade in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Fecich earned her Ph.D. in learning, design, and technology from Penn State University. She also holds an M.Ed. in special education and an M.Ed. in instructional technology — both from Penn State. She believes that working with preservice teachers is an honor and finds it exciting to prepare the future generation of teachers to become educators of excellence.

Dr. Fecich is also a fan of pumpkin spice lattes and listening to Christmas music all year round.

Dr. Fecich is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.

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Education

Read Samantha's Latest Articles

How to Become a Teacher in Utah

November 3, 2023
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How to Become a Teacher in New Hampshire

March 22, 2023
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How to Become a Teacher in Indiana

February 20, 2024
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How to Become a Teacher in Pennsylvania

October 18, 2023
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How to Become a Teacher in Minnesota

March 22, 2023
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