Leading Out The Woods
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 4 PM (excluding special bonus episodes). Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes! Additionally, feel free to leave a review! Contact Information: Email-> leadingoutthewoods@gmail.com Twitter-> @woodfromawoods Website-> leadingoutthewoods.com
Episodes
April 19, 2024 • 13 mins
Anchor Chat #4: Digital Citizenship
In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods discusses digital citizenship and the need for educators to think about the way they incorporate it in their daily instruction.
In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods discusses digital citizenship and the need for educators to think about the way they incorporate it in their daily instruction.
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April 5, 2024 • 46 mins
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Join Dr. Woods as he engages with special guest, Mr. Dion Jones, national award-winning educator and 2022 Milken Award Recipient. Mr. Jones shares the ways in which he leverages various methodologies to analyze data effectively, drive high-quality instruction and make informed decisions in his classroom and school community.
Connect with Dion via email at dtjones29.dtj@gmail.com and on X (formerly...
Join Dr. Woods as he engages with special guest, Mr. Dion Jones, national award-winning educator and 2022 Milken Award Recipient. Mr. Jones shares the ways in which he leverages various methodologies to analyze data effectively, drive high-quality instruction and make informed decisions in his classroom and school community.
Connect with Dion via email at dtjones29.dtj@gmail.com and on X (formerly...
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March 22, 2024 • 13 mins
Anchor Chat #3: Sustaining Relationships
In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods dives into the art of nurturing and maintaining relationships once they're established. Whether it's with students, families or colleagues, we explore strategies for fostering healthy and productive connections.
In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods dives into the art of nurturing and maintaining relationships once they're established. Whether it's with students, families or colleagues, we explore strategies for fostering healthy and productive connections.
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March 8, 2024 • 38 mins
Episode #104 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Dr. Renee Meeks, Principal of Sea Isle Elementary School and 2023-2024 Tennessee Principal of the Year Finalist, joins Matt to discuss her book, and the power of reflection and pause.
Connect with Dr. Meeks via X (formerly Twitter) @ReneeMeeks and pick up her book, “The Seesaw Effect: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Life with Purpose, Wisdom, and Resilience.”
Special Guest Dr. Renee Meeks, Principal of Sea Isle Elementary School and 2023-2024 Tennessee Principal of the Year Finalist, joins Matt to discuss her book, and the power of reflection and pause.
Connect with Dr. Meeks via X (formerly Twitter) @ReneeMeeks and pick up her book, “The Seesaw Effect: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Life with Purpose, Wisdom, and Resilience.”
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February 23, 2024 • 12 mins
Anchor Chat #2: Building Bridges
In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods encourages listeners to reflect on the importance of building relationships with all stakeholders.
In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods encourages listeners to reflect on the importance of building relationships with all stakeholders.
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February 9, 2024 • 47 mins
Episode #103 is up! Check it out!!!
Join Dr. Woods as he sits down with Mr. Ryan Stein, Principal at Greenwood Elementary School, who shares his inspiring philosophy of "Win the Morning" and some of his strategies cultivating a positive school culture. Discover how his approach has not only substantially increased attendance but also fueled remarkable academic growth in the school.
Join Dr. Woods as he sits down with Mr. Ryan Stein, Principal at Greenwood Elementary School, who shares his inspiring philosophy of "Win the Morning" and some of his strategies cultivating a positive school culture. Discover how his approach has not only substantially increased attendance but also fueled remarkable academic growth in the school.
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January 26, 2024 • 13 mins
Anchor Chat #1: Where I Wanna Be
In the inaugural episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods engages in a reflective dialogue, encouraging educators to be honest with themselves about internal biases, likes and dislikes, and the places where they truly feel comfortable in their profession.
In the inaugural episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods engages in a reflective dialogue, encouraging educators to be honest with themselves about internal biases, likes and dislikes, and the places where they truly feel comfortable in their profession.
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January 12, 2024 • 30 mins
Episode #102 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Crystal Frommert, Deputy Head of Secondary at Awty International School, joins Matt to discuss her book, When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling, and effective ways to partner with families for student success.
Connect with Crystal via her email at cfrommert@gmail.com or her LinkedIn Page.
Special Guest Crystal Frommert, Deputy Head of Secondary at Awty International School, joins Matt to discuss her book, When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling, and effective ways to partner with families for student success.
Connect with Crystal via her email at cfrommert@gmail.com or her LinkedIn Page.
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December 29, 2023 • 36 mins
Episode #101 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Dr. Montserrat Fuentes, President of St. Edward’s University, joins Matt on the show to discuss ways to support and cultivate minority leadership and representation.
Connect with Dr. Fuentes via the university’s website www.stewards.edu or her LinkedIn page.
Special Guest Dr. Montserrat Fuentes, President of St. Edward’s University, joins Matt on the show to discuss ways to support and cultivate minority leadership and representation.
Connect with Dr. Fuentes via the university’s website www.stewards.edu or her LinkedIn page.
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December 15, 2023 • 34 mins
Episode #100 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Dr. Sarah Kirk, CEO of Yoga 4 Classrooms, LLC and Oklahoma's 2018 School Counselor of the Year, joins Matt to discuss how wrap-around supports can improve a student’s academic, social-emotional, and overall well-being in school.
Special Guest Dr. Sarah Kirk, CEO of Yoga 4 Classrooms, LLC and Oklahoma's 2018 School Counselor of the Year, joins Matt to discuss how wrap-around supports can improve a student’s academic, social-emotional, and overall well-being in school.
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December 1, 2023 • 36 mins
Episode #99 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Allison Zmuda, Education Consultant, returns on the show to discuss the difference between formative and summative assessments, and strategies to implement summative assessments more efficiently.
Connect with Allison via her website www.allisonzmuda.com
Special Guest Allison Zmuda, Education Consultant, returns on the show to discuss the difference between formative and summative assessments, and strategies to implement summative assessments more efficiently.
Connect with Allison via her website www.allisonzmuda.com
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November 17, 2023 • 38 mins
Episode #98 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Dr. Jodie Soracco, Director of the Virginia Tiered System of Supports, Research and Implementation Center, joins Matt to discuss the way she assists with building state and division-level capacity for supporting the sustained and broad-scale implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additionally, Dr. Soracco shares strategies on co...
Special Guest Dr. Jodie Soracco, Director of the Virginia Tiered System of Supports, Research and Implementation Center, joins Matt to discuss the way she assists with building state and division-level capacity for supporting the sustained and broad-scale implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additionally, Dr. Soracco shares strategies on co...
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November 3, 2023 • 28 mins
Episode #97 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Lisa Reddel, Executive Principal of School Improvement, joins Matt to discuss the power of professional learning communities, and why they are important to help educators grow.
Connect with Lisa via www.solutiontree.com/lisa-m-reddel.html
Special Guest Lisa Reddel, Executive Principal of School Improvement, joins Matt to discuss the power of professional learning communities, and why they are important to help educators grow.
Connect with Lisa via www.solutiontree.com/lisa-m-reddel.html
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October 20, 2023 • 38 mins
Episode #96 is up! Check it out!!!
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. Additionally, Dr. Hally shares elements of gaming design, and how he has implemented them in his classes.
Connect with Dr. Hally via email at ehally@ferrum.edu and check out the book, “Simulations in the Political Science 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. Additionally, Dr. Hally shares elements of gaming design, and how he has implemented them in his classes.
Connect with Dr. Hally via email at ehally@ferrum.edu and check out the book, “Simulations in the Political Science Classroom.”
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October 6, 2023 • 29 mins
Episode #95 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Megan Surso, Elementary Special Education Coordinator and Preschool Director, joins Matt to share what authentic inclusive education looks like in classrooms, and strategies for effective tier 1 support for all students.
Connect with Megan via email at megan.surso@gmail.com
Special Guest Megan Surso, Elementary Special Education Coordinator and Preschool Director, joins Matt to share what authentic inclusive education looks like in classrooms, and strategies for effective tier 1 support for all students.
Connect with Megan via email at megan.surso@gmail.com
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September 22, 2023 • 30 mins
Episode #94 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Richard Bourque, Chief Marketing Officer of Educational Epiphany, joins Matt to discuss how Educational Epiphany collaborates with school districts across the country to promote student achievement and professional development for educators. Additionally, Richard highlights his role in publishing and how he helps educators expand their impact.
Connect with Richard at educationalepiphan...
Special Guest Richard Bourque, Chief Marketing Officer of Educational Epiphany, joins Matt to discuss how Educational Epiphany collaborates with school districts across the country to promote student achievement and professional development for educators. Additionally, Richard highlights his role in publishing and how he helps educators expand their impact.
Connect with Richard at educationalepiphan...
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September 8, 2023 • 36 mins
Episode #93 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent of National School District, joins Matt to share the work her team is doing in National School District to develop exceptionally prepared learners, and innovative, compassionate world citizens.
Learn more about the work at www.nsd.us and connect with Dr. Brady on twitter at @nsdleighangela and https://leighangelabrady.com/
Special Guest Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent of National School District, joins Matt to share the work her team is doing in National School District to develop exceptionally prepared learners, and innovative, compassionate world citizens.
Learn more about the work at www.nsd.us and connect with Dr. Brady on twitter at @nsdleighangela and https://leighangelabrady.com/
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August 25, 2023 • 42 mins
Episode #92 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Dr. Samantha Fecich, Professor and Author, joins Matt to discuss her work related to pre-service teachers. Additionally, Dr. Fecich shares ways schools and districts can support their growth.
Connect with Dr. Fecich via her website: www.sfecich.com
Special Guest Dr. Samantha Fecich, Professor and Author, joins Matt to discuss her work related to pre-service teachers. Additionally, Dr. Fecich shares ways schools and districts can support their growth.
Connect with Dr. Fecich via her website: www.sfecich.com
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August 11, 2023 • 40 mins
Episode #91 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Chase Mielke, Speaker, Author, and Professor, joins Matt to discuss ways educators can address burnout, and why self-care is not enough to prevent this from occurring.
Connect with Chase at https://topyouthspeakers.com/speakers-topics/chase-mielke
Special Guest Chase Mielke, Speaker, Author, and Professor, joins Matt to discuss ways educators can address burnout, and why self-care is not enough to prevent this from occurring.
Connect with Chase at https://topyouthspeakers.com/speakers-topics/chase-mielke
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July 28, 2023 • 29 mins
Episode #90 is up! Check it out!!!
Special Guest Chris Singleton, Motivational Speaker and Author, joins Matt to share his inspirational message of resilience, unity, and forgiveness.
Visit www.chrissingleton.com for more information!
Special Guest Chris Singleton, Motivational Speaker and Author, joins Matt to share his inspirational message of resilience, unity, and forgiveness.
Visit www.chrissingleton.com for more information!
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