Leading Out The Woods

Matthew Woods - Education Podcast Network
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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 5 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

  1. Throwback Thursday! Rethinking Black History

    1D AGO

    Throwback Thursday! Rethinking Black History

    Throwback Thursday! Rethinking Black History featuring Dr. LaGarrett King Originally Released On: 2-12-2021 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode. Takeaways from this classic: Dr. King discusses the importance of black history and how to properly reframe its instruction in k12. Dr. King provides strategies on how to incorporate black history education in your daily history/social studies instruction.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!

    1h 17m
  2. Anchor Chat #27: Clarity Is the Strategy

    6D AGO

    Anchor Chat #27: Clarity Is the Strategy

    Anchor Chat #27: Clarity Is the Strategy In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Clarity Is the Strategy, emphasizing that clear expectations, focused priorities, and consistent communication are the foundation of effective leadership and instruction. He discusses how a lack of clarity often leads to confusion, misalignment, and stalled progress—while intentional clarity accelerates results.

    12 min

  3. FEB 6

    Teaching Peace in a Divided Time

    Episode #129 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Ryan Tillman, Speaker, CEO, and Founder of Breaking Barriers United, joins Dr. Woods on episode #129 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss Teaching Peace in a Divided Time. In this episode, Ryan draws from his experiences as a former School Resource Officer to explore the root causes of conflict among students and share practical, relationship-driven strategies educators can use to foster empathy, unity, and belonging. Together, they discuss how schools can proactively address division, navigate moments of tension, and build more compassionate and connected learning environments.

    35 min
  4. Throwback Thursday! Teachers Promise

    FEB 5

    Throwback Thursday! Teachers Promise

    Throwback Thursday! Teachers of Promise featuring Wade Whitehead Originally Released On: 9-9-2022 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:Takeaways from this classic: Wade discusses what the Teachers of Promise Institute is and the impact it has made on education.As a Milken Award Winner and National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee, Wade shares proven classroom practices and strategies that enhance student achievement and foster a positive, engaging learning environment.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!

    47 min
  5. Throwback Thursday! Unpacking Collaborative Leadership

    JAN 29

    Throwback Thursday! Unpacking Collaborative Leadership

    Throwback Thursday! Unpacking Collaborative Leadership featuring Pam Ehnle Originally Released On: 4-4-2025 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode: ✅ Pam shares the inspiration behind the book, Leading Out The Woods: Collaborative Leadership. ✅ Pam discusses why collaboration is essential for effective leadership. 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!

    42 min
  6. Anchor Chat #26: The Feedback Loop — What Happens After the Walkthrough?

    JAN 24

    Anchor Chat #26: The Feedback Loop — What Happens After the Walkthrough?

    Anchor Chat #26: The Feedback Loop — What Happens After the Walkthrough? In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on The Feedback Loop — What Happens After the Walkthrough?, emphasizing the critical role feedback plays in instructional growth. He discusses how timely, actionable follow-up after walkthroughs transforms observations into meaningful coaching conversations, strengthens practice, and drives continuous improvement. Dr. Woods challenges leaders to be intentional about closing the loop so feedback leads to impact—not just documentation.

    12 min

  7. JAN 9

    Growth Mindset

    Episode #128 is up!  Check it out!!! Special Guest Dr. John Craig joins Dr. Woods on episode #128 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss Growth Mindset. In this episode, they explore what it truly means to cultivate a growth mindset in schools, how leaders and educators can model it in practice, and why embracing continuous learning is essential for both personal and organizational growth. Together, they highlight strategies that support resilience, reflection, and sustained improvement in educational settings.

    43 min
  8. Throwback Thursday! Learning from Mistakes & Failure in the Classroom

    JAN 8

    Throwback Thursday! Learning from Mistakes & Failure in the Classroom

    Throwback Thursday! Learning from Mistakes & Failure in the Classroom featuring Dr. Julie Warner This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode: ✅ Dr. Warner discusses why she believes self-reflecting on mistakes and failure in your instructional practice is vital for improving your teaching. ✅ Dr. Warner shares ​​several examples from her book, “Failure Before Success: Teachers Describe What They Learned from Mistakes.” 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!

    40 min
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About

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! Contact Information: Email-> leadingoutthewoods@gmail.com Twitter-> @woodfromawoods Website-> leadingoutthewoods.com

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  • Creator
    Matthew Woods - Education Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Matthew Woods
  • Show Website
    Leading Out The Woods

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