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by 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.
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- 4 days ago59 min
Throwback Thursday! Is Financial Literacy Working?
Throwback Thursday! Is Financial Literacy Working?Originally Released On: 7-15-2022This 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 literacy.✅ Dr. Thomas discusses barriers students and families routinely encounter when learning about financial literacy.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Anchor Chat #33: The Leadership Pause
Anchor Chat #33: The Leadership PauseIn 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 immediately, instead taking time to listen, gather context, and think intentionally before making decisions. Dr. Woods reminds leaders that being responsive doesn’t mean being reactive—and sometimes the most effective leadership move is simply knowing when to pause.
- 3 weeks ago36 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, they explore why grammar instruction matters, the limitations of traditional approaches, and the mindshifts educators can make to bring grammar learning to life. Patty also shares innovative strategies from her book Not Your Granny’s Grammar, including how grammar manipulatives can make learning more engaging and meaningful for students.
- 3 weeks ago48 min
Throwback Thursday! Staff Motivation & Morale
Throwback Thursday!Title: Episode #27_Staff Motivation & Morale featuring Dr. Todd Whitaker Originally Released On: 2-26-21This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode, we:✅ discuss the importance of staff motivation and morale in school management,✅ provide tips on what you can do to ensure this is happening in your school.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today. 🎧
- Aug 20, 202642 min
Throwback Thursday! Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do
Throwback Thursday! Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do featuring Dr. John GrattoOriginally Released On: 8-13-2021This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Dr. Gratto shares an overview of his book, “Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do.”✅ Dr. Gratto discusses the key concepts that assistant principals and principals can take away from the book.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.Don’t forget to check back every Thursday for more Throwback episodes!
- Aug 13, 202647 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 Lifeline 65: How Small Connections and Big Enthusiasm Can Change Education.In this episode, Ryan shares his inspiring “Win the Morning” philosophy and how intentionally starting each day with energy, connection, and purpose can have a lasting impact on students, staff, and school culture.We discuss:✅ The philosophy behind “Win the Morning”✅ How small, intentional connections can make a BIG difference✅ Strategies for cultivating a positive and engaging school culture✅ Why enthusiasm and relationships remain powerful tools for school leadersSometimes transforming a school doesn't begin with a new program or initiative. It begins with how we show up each morning.🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms! Take some time to revisit this conversation and ask yourself: How are you winning the morning? 🌲
- Aug 4, 20261h 2m
Summer Leadership Recharge: Managing Transitions & Challenges
☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition 🌲🎙️ Leading Through Change: Managing Transitions & ChallengesLeadership is tested most during seasons of change. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Shameka Gerald, Managing Director at 2Revolutions, to discuss how school leaders can successfully navigate transitions, overcome challenges, and build resilient school communities.Together, we discuss:✔️ Leading with confidence during uncertainty✔️ Supporting staff through periods of change✔️ Avoiding burnout while sustaining momentum✔️ Building a culture of resilience and continuous growthAs another school year approaches, this conversation offers practical leadership strategies to help you navigate change with clarity, confidence, and purpose.🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms!
- Jul 31, 202635 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, they explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence on education, discussing how school leaders can embrace innovation, navigate emerging challenges, and responsibly prepare students and educators for the future.
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