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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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  • November 7 · 16 min

    Anchor Chat #35: Your Calendar Tells the Truth

    🎙️ Anchor Chat #35 – Your Calendar Tells the Truth If someone looked at your calendar over the last two weeks, what would it tell them about your leadership priorities? 📅As educational leaders, we often talk about the importance of instructional...

  • October 29 · 40 min

    Throwback Thursday! Teacher Internships

    Throwback Thursday! Teacher Internships How can we better prepare aspiring teachers for the realities of today's classrooms? This week, we're revisiting an important conversation with Jeff Davis, Director of Clinical Practice & Partnerships at...

  • October 23 · 45 min

    Leading with Identity When the Path Isn't Clear

    🎙️ Episode #138 – Leading with Identity When the Path Isn't Clear What keeps you grounded as a leader when the path forward isn't always clear? I'm excited to welcome Dr. Amanda Austin, Director (Principal) of Iberville Math, Science, and Arts...

  • October 22 · 40 min

    Throwback Thursday! Teacher Efficacy: Reaching All Learners

    Throwback Thursday – Episode #17: Teacher Efficacy: Reaching All Learners This week, we're revisiting an insightful conversation with Dr. Katie Novak, internationally renowned education consultant, as we explore the importance of teacher efficacy,...

  • October 9 · 17 min

    Anchor Chat #34: Who Owns the Problem?

    Anchor Chat #34: Who Owns the Problem? In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Who Owns the Problem? and the tendency for leaders to take on every challenge brought their way. He explores the difference between supporting someone...

  • October 2 · 44 min

    Throwback Thursday! Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here

    Throwback Thursday! Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here Originally Released On: 6-18-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode: ✅ Darrion discusses how he motivates and inspires his...

  • September 17 · 59 min

    Throwback Thursday! Is Financial Literacy Working?

    Throwback Thursday! Is Financial Literacy Working? Originally Released On: 7-15-2022 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode: ✅ Dr. Thomas shares how we should conceptualize financial...

  • September 12 · 17 min

    Anchor Chat #33: The Leadership Pause

    Anchor Chat #33: The Leadership Pause In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on The Leadership Pause and the importance of creating space between a situation and our response. He explores how leaders can resist the pressure to react...

  • August 29 · 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...

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