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Leading Out The Woods

Matthew Woods - Education Podcast Network

This podcast is dedicated to all my fellow K-12 educators as I reflect on my experiences & best practices working in K-12 education as a former teacher & current administrator.

New episodes are released bi-weekly on Friday's at 5 PM (excluding special bonus episodes). Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes! Additionally, feel free to leave a review!

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  • Saturday · 36 min

    Giving Grammar Instruction a Glow Up

    Episode #136 is live! Check it out! Special Guest Patty McGee, nationally recognized literacy consultant, author, and educator, joins Dr. Woods on episode #136 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss Giving Grammar Instruction a Glow Up. In this episode,...

  • August 27 · 48 min

    Throwback Thursday! Staff Motivation & Morale

    Throwback Thursday! Title: Episode #27_Staff Motivation & Morale featuring Dr. Todd Whitaker  Originally Released On: 2-26-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode, we: ✅ discuss the...

  • August 13 · 47 min

    Throwback Thursday! Win the Morning

    🎙️ #ThrowbackThursday – Episode #103: Win the Morning! How we start the day can shape everything that follows. For this week's Leading Out The Woods Throwback Thursday, we're revisiting my conversation with Ryan Stein, principal and author of...

  • August 4 · 1 hr 2 min

    Summer Leadership Recharge: Managing Transitions & Challenges

    ☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition 🌲🎙️ Leading Through Change: Managing Transitions & Challenges Leadership is tested most during seasons of change. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Shameka Gerald, Managing Director at 2Revolutions, to...

  • July 31 · 35 min

    AI in K–12

    Episode #135 is up!  Check it out!!! Special Guest Jeff McCoy, Chief Education Officer for the Education Research & Development Institute (ERDI), joins Dr. Woods on episode #135 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss AI in K–12. In this episode,...

  • July 30 · 38 min

    Throwback Thursday! Games & Simulations in the Classroom

    ThrowbackThursday! Episode #96: Games & Simulations in the Classroom Special Guest Dr. Edmond Hally, Associate Professor of Political Science at Ferrum College, joins Matt to discuss the positive effects of games on student success.

  • July 28 · 44 min

    Summer Leadership Recharge: Meet Their Needs And They'll Succeed

    ☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition 🌲🎙️ Meet Their Needs And They'll Succeed Student success begins with understanding students as individuals.This week, I'm joined by Salome Thomas-EL—principal, nationally recognized speaker, and author...

  • July 17 · 14 min

    Anchor Chat #32: The Middle Matters

    Anchor Chat #32: The Middle Matters In this episode, Dr. Woods challenges educators to rethink where they focus their attention by highlighting a group of students who often go unnoticed—the ones in the middle. While schools naturally devote time and...

  • July 14 · 36 min

    Summer Leadership Recharge: Strategic Goal Setting for School Success

    ☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition 🌲🎙️ Strategic Goal Setting for School Success Every successful school begins with a clear vision—and intentional goals to bring that vision to life.This week, I'm joined by Dr. Donetrus Hill, High...

  • July 9 · 36 min

    Throwback Thursday! Teacher Recruitment & Retention

    🎙️ #ThrowbackThursday – Episode #122: Teacher Recruitment & Retention This week, we're revisiting an important conversation with Dr. Lindsey Jensen, 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year and Educators Rising Illinois State Coordinator, as we tackle...

  • July 7 · 28 min

    Summer Leadership Recharge: Warm Demander

    Summer Leadership Recharge In this episode of Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition, Dr. Woods sits down with Dr. Alex Carter, Vice President of Field Implementation at the Colorado Education Initiative, for an insightful conversation on the...

  • July 3 · 33 min

    Growing Educator Practice with Strength-Focused Leadership

    Episode #134 is up!  Check it out!!! What if instructional improvement began by identifying what's working—not just what's missing?I'm excited to welcome Vicki Wilson—former principal, author, and consultant—to Leading Out The Woods for an engaging...

  • July 2 · 32 min

    Throwback Thursday! The Art of Delegation

    🎙️ #ThrowbackThursday – Episode #46: The Art of Delegation This week, we're revisiting a leadership conversation with Dr. Marcus Belin, award-winning principal, speaker, and leadership expert, as we explore one of the most overlooked—but...

  • June 25 · 47 min

    Throwback Thursday! Win the Morning

    🎙️ #ThrowbackThursday – Episode #103: Win the Morning! This week, we're revisiting an energizing conversation with Ryan Stein, principal and author of Lifeline 65: How Small Connections and Big Enthusiasm Can Change Education. Ryan shares his...

  • June 18 · 34 min

    Throwback Thursday! Support(ing) Students Affected by Trauma

    🎙️ #ThrowbackThursday – Episode #36: Support(ing) Students Affected by Trauma This week, we're revisiting an impactful conversation with Anthony Swann, school administrator and former Virginia Teacher of the Year (2021), as we discuss how educators...

  • June 12 · 11 min

    Anchor Chat #31: Calm is Contagious

    Anchor Chat #31: Calm is Contagious  In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Calm Is Contagious, exploring how a leader’s demeanor can influence the culture, climate, and effectiveness of a school. He discusses the importance of...

  • June 11 · 37 min

    Throwback Thursday! Rural Education

    🎙️ #ThrowbackThursday – Episode #3: Rural Education We're taking it back to one of the early episodes of Leading Out The Woods featuring Dr. Jamon Flowers, Assistant Professor in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy at the...

  • May 29 · 47 min

    Always a Teacher: How to love your job even more after 40 years

    Episode #133 is up!  Check it out!!! Always a teacher: How to love your job even more after 40 years Special Guest Mr. Don Bott, instructional coach, consultant, speaker, and veteran educator, joins Dr. Woods on episode #133 of Leading Out The Woods...

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