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Leading Out The Woods

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.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.comTwitter-> @woodfromawoodsWebsite-> leadingoutthewoods.com

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42:32

Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know...

Leading Out The Woods ·

2021/08/13

Episode #39 is up! Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and DoSpecial Guest Dr. John Gratto, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech & Author, joins Matt to discuss his new leadership book, and share tips with current and aspiring building administrators.You can pick up his new book titled, “Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do” at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon.

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38:27

Leading thru the Pandemic

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2021/07/30

Episode #38: Leading thru the PandemicSpecial Guest Beth Houf, Middle School Principal and Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff, joins Matt to share how she has seen building-level leadership evolve over the last year in light of the pandemic. Connect with Beth on Twitter @BethHouf or via email at: bethhouf@gmail.com.

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40:21

Community Engagement thru PLC's

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2021/07/16

Episode #37 is up! Community Engagement thru PLC'sSpecial Guest Nathaniel Provencio, Associate Superintendent in Prince William Co. VA, joins Matt to give his tips on leading professional learning communities through community engagement.Connect with Mr. Provencio on Twitter @ProvenPrincipal or his email at: ProvenPrincipal1@gmail.com. Also make sure to check out his new book: Community Connections and Your PLC at Work

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34:45

Support(ing) Students Affected by Trauma

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2021/07/02

Episode #36 is up! Support(ing) Students Affected by TraumaSpecial Guest Anthony Swann, 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year, joins Matt to share his strategies for working with students affected by trauma.Connect with Anthony via email at 2021virginiateacheroftheyear@gmail.com

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44:28

Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here (Story of...

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2021/06/18

Episode #35: “It’s not your content… it’s your character.” Special Guest Darrion Cockrell, 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year, joins Matt to share his story of perseverance, and how it has guided him in becoming a teacher.Connect with DC Facebook at Darrion DC Cockrell or on Twitter & Instagram at DarrionC20

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52:00

Cultural Responsiveness

Leading Out The Woods ·

2021/06/04

Episode #34: According to the National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems, cultural responsiveness is when one can learn from and relate to others within your own culture, as well as those from other cultures. Special Guest Dr. Carol Moye, joins Matt to discuss why there is a need for this in schools, and how it impacts student outcomes. Connect with Dr. Moye via email at cma1ststeps@gmail.com or her website cma1ststeps.com

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48:05

Navigating Burnout

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2021/05/21

Episode #33: Burnout is something that happens to a lot of educators in our profession. Many feel the burden of a variety of factors. Special guest, Amber Harper, joins Matt to discuss her own experiences with burnout, and how it inspired her to create the Burned-In Teacher program to help other educators. Ms. Harper is also the founder of www.burnedinteacher.com, and author of Hacking Teacher Burnout. Connect with Ms. Harper on Twitter @burnedinteacher

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43:16

Authentic Literature

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2021/05/07

Episode #32: Now more than ever, authentic literature is galvanizing school districts and officials to reflect on the text they are exposing students to in their classrooms. Special Guest Dr. Donyall Dickey, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Consultant for Educational Epiphany, joins Matt to break down this topic and share strategies on incorporating inclusive text in your instruction. Connect with Dr. Dickey on Twitter @DonyallD and through his website educationalepiphany.com

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58:44

Addressing Multiple Accommodations in the Classroom

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2021/04/23

Episode #31: Most students with an identified learning disability need some level of academic support in schools. The frequency of these supports, and the manner in which they are carried out can differ from student to student. In a classroom with multiple accommodations being served at once, this can become difficult for teachers to do on a daily basis. Special Guest Dottie Brown, Superintendent of Bamberg School District One, joins Matt to share her thoughts on this topic. Additionally, Mrs

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59:10

The Throwaway Kids: Combating the Stereotype

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2021/04/09

Episode #30: Stereotypes play a large impact in the ways educators interact with students in our schools. Challenging these preconceived notions is a critical step to providing inclusive spaces for all students to succeed. Special Guest Mirko Chardin joins Matt to share his journey being one of these misidentified students, and how it has shaped his pedagogy and practice as an educator and leader. Additionally, Mirko gives listeners tips on combating these stereotypes in their classrooms and

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34:25

The Importance of Play: Structured & Unstructured

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2021/03/26

Episode #29: Children learn best when they engage in experiences through trial and error. Play allows students to simulate discovery, problem-solving, creativity, and a host of other active learning skills. Special Guest Dr. Michael Hynes joins Matt to share why he is so passionate about this topic. Additionally, Dr. Hynes gives listeners tips on how he embedded this learning style within his school districts to promote the whole child.Follow Dr. Hynes on Twitter @mikehynes5 & make sure to check

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44:05

Student Content Creator

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2021/03/12

Episode #28: When students are given autonomy to be creative, they develop more ownership of their learning. Special Guest Rachelle Dene Poth joins Matt to discuss the strategies she employs in her classroom, and offers advice to other educators trying to get their students to perform in this manner.Follow Rachelle on Twitter @Rdene915 & check out her website www.Rdene915.com

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48:26

Staff Motivation & Morale

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2021/02/26

Episode #27: Having positive staff members is critical to the success of every school and district. When teachers and corresponding staff are taken care of, student achievement improves. Special Guest Dr. Todd Whitaker joins Matt to discuss the importance of staff motivation and morale. Additionally, Dr. Whitaker provides tips on what you can do to ensure this is happening in your school.Follow Dr. Whitaker on Twitter @ToddWhitaker & check out the website http://toddwhitaker.com

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77:23

Rethinking Black History

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2021/02/12

Episode #26: Special Guest Dr. LaGarrett King joins Matt to discuss the 'history' behind Black History Month. Additionally, Dr. King offers advice on the ways educators can reflect on their practices and mindsets regarding this topic. Follow Dr. King on Twitter @DrLaGarrettKing & check out the website https://www.teachingblackhistory.org for resources!

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47:18

School Law (Part 2)

Leading Out The Woods ·

2021/01/29

Episode #25: In response to the overwhelming feedback about Episode #6 School Law: What all educators need to know to be safe & successful, Special Guest Dr. John Dayton joins Matt to discuss a variety of other school law topics that teachers and administrators deal with on a daily basis. Legal issues discussed include: free speech, freedom of religion, and the equal protection of the laws (in the context of current issues in schools).You can connect with Dr. Dayton via email at

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41:07

Cultivating Equity in Schools

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2021/01/22

Special Bonus Episode #24: Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent of Ithaca City School District, joins Matt to discuss his book, Culture of Love: Cultivating a Positive and Transformational Organizational Culture. Additionally, Dr. Brown provides some key strategies for cultivating equity in our schools, and with the stakeholders we serve. You can connect with Dr. Brown on Twitter: @luvelleb & his website: https://luvellebrown.com.

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71:27

Quick Jabs: powerful, succinct Formative Assessments

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2021/01/15

Episode #23: Formative assessments help educators differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of their students. Special guest Ms. Allison Zmuda, Educational Consultant, joins Matt to share some of the most effective ways to engage and assess students.Allison can be reached at Twitter: @allison_zmuda, www.learningpersonalized.com & her Linkedin Page: Allison Zmuda

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37:13

Engaging Students in Critical Conversations

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2021/01/01

Episode #22: Our students constantly enter our schools with a host of things weighing them down. As educators, we must be mindful of these items, while allowing students to engage in dialogue that helps them process these emotions. Special guest Dr. Reuben Faloughi, Licensed Psychologist at the University of South Florida, joins Matt to offer listeners a model for structuring productive critical conversations in safe spaces. Connect w/ Dr. Faloughi on Twitter: @Big_Reub & his personal website:

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33:07

Instructional Coaching

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2020/12/18

Episode #21: As an administrator, we know one of our primary goals is to be the instructional leader within our school buildings. Unfortunately, the complexities of school management can get in the way of this function. Instructional coaches can bridge the gap for administrators when leading a school to academic achievement by utilizing them in an efficient manner. Joining Matt for this discussion is special guest (Elementary Principal) Mrs. Morgan Strother. Mrs. Strother shares feedback on how

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52:18

Cultivating a Sense of Belonging

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2020/12/04

Episode #20: Dr. Strayhorn’s pioneering research on college students’ sense of belonging has informed state policy reform, transformed campus/school practices, and advanced theory and intervention testing. Dr. Strayhorn joins Matt to discuss his research, and provide steps to our listeners so they can cultivate a sense of belonging with their students in their classrooms.

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