Leading Out The Woods

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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!

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Is Data Everything?

Apr 05 2024 46 mins  
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 e

Anchor Chat #3: Sustaining Relationships

Mar 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.

The Seesaw Effect of Leadership

Mar 08 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 Purpos

Anchor Chat #2: Building Bridges

Feb 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.

Win The Morning!

Feb 09 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.

Anchor Chat #1: Where I Wanna Be

Jan 26 2024 13 mins  
Anchor Chat #1: Where I Wanna BeIn 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.

When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling

Jan 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 [email protected] or her LinkedIn Page.

Women and Minority Leaders in Education

Dec 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.

Supporting The Whole Child

Dec 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.

Effective Summative Assessments

Dec 01 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