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!
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
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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!
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
read more
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Episode #105 is up! Check it out!!!
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 Twitter) @dtjones29
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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 mailto:cfrommert@gmail.com or her LinkedIn Page.
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 http://www.stewards.edu or her LinkedIn page.
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.
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 http://www.allisonzmuda.com