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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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37:44

Remote Learning

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/11/20

Episode #19: Everyone is trying to wrap their minds around this shift from traditional ‘old-school’ teaching, to utilizing technology in embedded fashions. Special Guest Scott Kinney, President of K12 Education for Discovery Education, joins Matt to offer insight on the changes he has witnessed in education, and advice to school systems in this virtual landscape.

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50:28

The Importance & Value of Professional Learning Networks

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/11/16

Special Bonus Episode #18: Professional Learning Networks are opportunities for educators to meet one another & share ideas. With the ever-changing needs of our students, communities, and instructional delivery methods, PLN's are great ways for educators to stay current on best practices. Special Guests Jennifer Hall (Educational Technology Specialist in Atlanta, GA), Brandon Wislocki (5th Grade Teacher in Irvine, CA), & Jannita Demian (Sr. Director, Learning Community and Instructional Content

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40:21

Teacher Efficacy: Reaching All Learners

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/11/06

Episode #17: According to John Hattie, collective teacher efficacy has the largest effect size on student achievement. Special guest Dr. Katie Novak, internationally renowned education consultant and practicing leader in education in Massachusetts, joins Matt to share her work on implementing these inclusive practices, and offers tips on creating collective efficacy in our learning environments.

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34:19

PBIS (Practices related to Equity)

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/10/23

Episode #16: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports promote strategies and mindsets that lead to positive behaviors in classrooms and schools. Special Guest Dr. Eva Allen, Learning Environment Specialist for Student Support Services with the Pittsburgh Public School District, Founder of Culturally Connected Education, joins Matt to share examples on how it should be correctly implemented for success.

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42:08

Self-care

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/10/16

Special Bonus Episode #15: Educators tend to put their students' needs above their own. However, we must all remember that we are no good to our students if we do not practice self-care. Special Guest Rebecca Day, CEO/Owner Health Solutions Associates LLC & Creator of H.E.A.R.T. Method of Self Care for Educators, joins Matt to talk about the impact self-care can have on student learning, and ways we can all benefit from taking care of ourselves. **Special note that Mrs. Day's contact information

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47:02

Equity: Operational Strategies for Sustainability

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/10/09

Episode #14: Equity is becoming the buzzword in education. While it should always be at the forefront for all educators, recent events have caused this work to grow exponentially. This has led many educators to reflect and ask themselves, how are we putting measures in place to sustain and promote equity in our schools? Special guest Leah Walker, Director for Equity and Community Engagement at the Virginia Department of Education, joins Matt to share strategies and insight to assist educators in

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40:26

(Black) Male Role Models

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/09/25

Episode #13: According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 76% of teachers are female, compared to 24% being male. Additionally, only two out of every ten teachers are a minority. Special Guest Ryan Bell, CEO of The Bell Effect, joins Matt to discuss how he works with schools and other organizations to recruit male role models for children. Mr. Bell also offers tips for schools to increase their male representation.

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39:58

Relationship Building: Developing a Culture of Trust

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/09/11

Episode #12: Within education, the relationships between students, teachers, administrators, and community members are always at play. Establishing positive relationships leads to a culture of trust within your classroom and school environment. Special Guest Lori Wimbush, joins Matt to share her experiences and strategies she has used to accomplish this in her various roles.

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34:17

STEM education: What should it look like in a K-12...

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/08/28

Episode #11: Ask any teacher, and they can tell you what STEM stands for. However, many differ on the best way to implement STEM in a productive and authentic way. Special Guest Seidah Armstrong, Vice President of Performance Management Services, joins Matt to talk about the changes STEM has endured over the last several years, and what role it should play to increase student achievement.

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34:37

Assuming Leadership as an Outsider

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/08/14

Episode #10: The phrase ‘growing your own’ is synonymous in many school districts and organizations. However, the mounting stress and increasing demands on administrators is causing the pool of applicants to shrink, causing districts to recruit and bring in potential leaders from outside their communities. Special Guest Steven Lin, Principal at Fort Zeller Elementary School in PA, joins Matt to discuss his experiences working in different school communities, and offers advice on how he has made

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32:24

Online Professional Development for Educators

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/07/31

Episode #9: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, online professional development for educators has become more important than ever. Helping K-12 educators adjust to this new ‘norm’ is paramount if we want to ensure a continuity of instruction for our students during this time. Special Guest Dr. Sandra Via, Director of the School of Graduate and Online Education Studies at Ferrum College, joins Matt to discuss this shift, and highlight programs that are extending professional development

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43:41

Trauma-sensitive and Mindfulness Strategies in the...

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/07/17

Episode #8: Special Guest Lonice Harris, 2019 Virginia School Social Worker of the Year, joins Matt to discuss the impact traumatic experiences & ACES can have on a student’s ability to learn. Additionally, Mrs. Harris provides a host of helpful strategies & resources that all educators can use in their classrooms to help these students succeed.

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35:05

Becoming an Exceptional Teacher

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2020/07/03

Episode #7: What does it take from going good to great? How does one transition from being an average teacher, to an exceptional one? Joining Matt for this discussion is 2009 Virginia Teacher of the Year and Virginia Teacher of the Year Network Founder, Mrs. Stephanie Doyle. Mrs. Doyle offers valuable insight, and gives suggestions that all educators can use to become better at their craft.

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34:06

School Law: What all Educators Need to Know to be...

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2020/06/19

Episode #6: (School Law: What all educators need to know to be safe & successful): Poet Bertolt Brecht once said, “The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it.” This episode examines four of the most common items that come up in K-12 surrounding school law: Open Records Act, Title IX concerns, Special Education, & Discipline Issues. Joining Matt for this topic is special guest (Attorney) Ms. Keri Ware.

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38:44

Community Partnerships

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2020/06/05

Episode #5: Community Partnerships are avenues that spark innovation, & promote academic performance. Special Guest Joanie Petty (Chief Executive Officer at Boys and Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge) joins Matt to delve into the ways community partnerships support schools, while providing insight on leveraging these partnerships for maximum potential.

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27:04

Having a Plan

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/05/22

Episode #4: Anyone in the business realm will tell you that they have a ‘business plan’ and/or model they follow. From Lesson Plans to School Improvement Plans, those terms in education circles are generally viewed as taboo. Matt counters that notion and provides reflection on how mapping out where you plan on going improves instructional delivery and school leadership.

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37:27

Rural Education

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/05/08

Episode #3: Education is generally divided into three areas (based on geography): Urban, Suburban, and Rural. The latter is one that typically gets overshadowed by the others. Special Guest Dr. Jamon Flowers joins Matt to discuss what rural education looks like for educators, and why this topic needs to have more attention brought towards it to help educators navigate this space.

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20:28

Transitioning out of the Classroom

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/04/24

Episode #2: This episode discusses educators who are in the process of transitioning out of the classroom into a leadership role (i.e. instructional coach, curriculum coordinator, building administrator, etc.). When stepping into these roles, teachers are thrust into a realm of expectations that often go unseen. Matt reflects on his own experiences and provides some helpful tips for others who are in the process of doing the same thing.

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23:20

Young Leader

Leading Out The Woods ·

2020/04/10

Episode #1: Being in a leadership role is difficult for anyone. When you add in the additional demands and stress that come with being a young administrator, it can be a lot. Matt tackles this topic in his introductory episode.

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