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Leading Out The Woods
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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Episodes
Leading Out The WoodsThrowback Thursday! Mindfulness Awareness for Educators
Throwback Thursday! Title: Episode #107: Mindfulness Awareness for Educators featuring Danielle Nuhfer Originally Released On: 5-31-24 This week, we’re…
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Throwback Thursday! Staff Motivation & Morale
Throwback Thursday! Title: Episode #27_Staff Motivation & Morale featuring Dr. Todd Whitaker Originally Released On: 2-26-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of…
Leading Out The WoodsAnchor Chat #24: Too Much Data, Not Enough Direction
Anchor Chat #24: Too Much Data, Not Enough Direction In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Too Much Data, Not Enough Direction, exploring how…
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Navigating the Storm: Crisis Response
Episode #125 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Command Sergeant Major Bart E. Womack, U.S. Army (Retired), joins Dr. Woods on episode #125 of Leading Out…
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Throwback Thursday! "The Art of Delegation"
Throwback Thursday! "The Art of Delegation" featuring Dr. Marcus Belin Originally Released On: 11-19-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Anchor Chat #23: What’s Your Tier 1 Reality?
Anchor Chat #23: What’s Your Tier 1 Reality? In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on What’s Your Tier 1 Reality?, examining the importance of…
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Is Financial Literacy Working?
Throwback Thursday! Is Financial Literacy Working? Originally Released On: 7-15-2022 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out…
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Teachers Deserve It!
Episode #124 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Rae Hughart, CEO and Founder of Teachers Deserve It, joins Dr. Woods on episode #124 of Leading Out The Woods…
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The Throwaway Kids: Combating the Stereotype
Throwback Thursday! The Throwaway Kids: Combating the Stereotype Originally Released On: 4-9-2021 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from…
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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 Gratto Originally Released On: 8-13-2021 This week, we’re…
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Anchor Chat # 22: Catching Small Wins
In this episode, Dr. Woods highlights a powerful shift for school leaders: learning to recognize and celebrate the small wins that fuel long-term success. Big…
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Invisible No More: The Truth About Rural Education
Episode #123 is up! Check it out!!! Invisible No More: The Truth About Rural Education Special Guest Dr. Jamon Flowers, Assistant Professor at the University…
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Throwback Thursday: Augmenting the Reality of Education Through Immersive Experiences
Throwback Thursday! Augmenting the Reality of Education Through Immersive Experiences featuring Dr. Alfonso Mendoza Originally Released On: 2-25-2022 This…
Leading Out The WoodsWarm Demander
Summer Leadership Recharge In this episode of Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition, Dr. Woods sits down with Dr. Alex Carter, Vice President of Field…
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Anchor Chat #21: The ‘Why’ Behind the Rules
Anchor Chat #21: The ‘Why’ Behind the Rules In this episode, Dr. Woods explores an essential yet often overlooked question in schools: Do students (and staff)…
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Leading Through Change: Managing Transitions & Challenges
Summer Leadership Recharge In this episode of Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition, Dr. Woods is joined by Dr. Shameka Gerald, Managing Director -…
Leading Out The WoodsMeet Their Needs And They’ll Succeed
Summer Leadership Recharge In this episode of Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition, Dr. Woods is joined by Salome Thomas-El—principal, author, and…
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Teacher Recruitment & Retention
Episode #122 is up! Check it out!!! Teacher Recruitment & Retention In this powerful episode, Dr. Lindsey Jensen joins Dr. Woods to discuss building pipelines…
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Throwback Thursday! Teacher Efficacy: Reaching All Learners
Throwback Thursday! Teacher Efficacy: Reaching All Learners Originally Released On:11-6-2020 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from…
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Strategic Goal Setting for School Success
Summer Leadership Recharge In this episode, Dr. Woods is joined by Dr. Donetrus Hill to discuss Strategic Goal Setting for School Success, as part of our…
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Throwback Thursday! The Language of Behavior
Throwback Thursday! The Language of Behavior featuring Joshua Stamper Originally Released On: 8-23-2024 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Creating Impactful Professional Development Plans
Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition In this episode, Dr. Woods is joined by Dr. Burroughs to explore Creating Impactful Professional Development…
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Anchor Chat #20: Priority or Good Idea
In this episode, Dr. Woods reflects on a common leadership dilemma: knowing the difference between a good idea and a true priority.With so many initiatives…
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Throwback Thursday! Student Content Creator
Throwback Thursday! Student Content Creator featuring Rachelle Dene Poth Originally Released On: 3-12-2021 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Throwback Thursday! Mindfulness Awareness for Educators
Throwback Thursday! Mindfulness Awareness for Educators featuring Danielle Nuhfer Originally Released On: 5-31-2024 This week, we’re revisiting one of our…
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Beyond Self-Care Sunday
Episode #121 is up! Check it out!!! Beyond Self-Care Sunday In this episode, Dr. Woods is joined by school psychologist, author, and founder of Thriving School…
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Throwback Thursday: Support(ing) Students Affected by Trauma
Throwback Thursday! Title: Support(ing) Students Affected by Trauma featuring Anthony Swann Originally Released On: 7-2-2021 This week, we’re revisiting one of…
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Throwback Thursday! Diversity as Value-Added
Throwback Thursday! Diversity as Value-Added featuring Dr. Leighangela Brady Originally Released On: 9-8-2023 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Anchor Chat #19: Dangerous Assumptions
Anchor Chat #19: Dangerous Assumptions In this episode, Dr. Woods discusses why dangerous assumptions lead to confusion, frustration, and missed opportunities…
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Throwback Thursday! Leveraging Leadership
Throwback Thursday! Title: Leveraging Leadership featuring Dr. Robert Thornell Originally Released On: 5-20-2022 This week, we’re revisiting one of our…
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Transitioning from K12 to Higher Ed
In this powerful episode, Dr. Alex Chisholm joins Dr. Woods to share his journey from working in K12 schools to becoming a leader in higher education. He…
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Throwback Thursday! Leading Through Crisis
Throwback Thursday! Leading Through Crisis featuring Charles Williams Originally Released On: 1-28-2022 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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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…
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Anchor Chat #18: School Etiquette
Anchor Chat #18: School Etiquette In this episode, Dr. Woods explores how strong school etiquette lays the foundation for respectful learning environments…
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Throwback Thursday! The Importance of Play
Throwback Thursday! The Importance of Play featuring Dr, Michael Hynes Originally Released On: 3-6-2021 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Throwback Thursday! Teacher Internships
Throwback Thursday! Teacher Internships featuring Jeff Davis Originally Released On: 12-31-2021 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from…
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Leveraging School Parent Groups
Episode #119 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Christina Hidek joins Dr. Woods to share how school administration and PTO partnerships are key for healthy…
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Throwback Thursday! Unlocking an Innovative Mindset
Throwback Thursday! Unlocking an Innovative Mindset featuring George Couros Originally Released On: 1-14-2022 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Throwback Thursday! Community Engagement thru PLC's
Throwback Thursday! Community Engagement thru PLC's featuring Dr. Nathaniel Provencio Originally Released On: 7-16-2021 This week, we’re revisiting one of our…
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Anchor Chat #17: Art of Questioning
Anchor Chat #17: The Art of Questioning In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods dives into how asking the right questions can drive deeper thinking, spark…
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Throwback Thursday! The Science of Happiness & Wellbeing for Educators
Throwback Thursday! Title: The Science of Happiness & Wellbeing for Educators featuring Kim Strobel Originally Released On: 12-17-2021 This week, we’re…
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Throwback Thursday! Do You Have Meeting Goals?
Throwback Thursday! Do You Have Meeting Goals? featuring Dr. Thomas Van Soelen Originally Released On: 10-21-22 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Unpacking Collaborative Leadership
Episode #118 is up! Check it out!!! Unpacking Collaborative Leadership Special Guest Ms. Pamela Ehnle, Education Consultant and Author, joins Dr. Woods on…
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Throwback Thursday! School Law
Throwback Thursday! Title: School Law featuring Dr. John Dayton Originally Released On: 1-29-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from…
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Throwback Thursday! Art of In-School Suspension
Throwback Thursday! Title: Art of In-School Suspension featuring Johnathan Cranford Originally Released On: 6-16-2023 This week, we’re revisiting one of our…
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Anchor Chat #16: Project-Based Learning for Deeper Engagement
Anchor Chat #16: Project-Based Learning for Deeper Engagement In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Project-Based Learning for Deeper…
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Throwback Thursday! Authentic Literature
Throwback Thursday! Authentic Literature featuring Dr. Donyall Dickey Originally Released On: 5-7-2021 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes…
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Throwback Thursday! Loving Your Neighbor
Throwback Thursday! Loving Your Neighbor featuring Chris Singleton Originally Released On: 7-28-2023 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes…
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Teacher Boy
Episode #117 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Mike Henrich joins Dr. Woods to discuss his book Teacher Boy. In this episode, Mr. Henrich shares his…
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Throwback Thursday! Teachers of Promise
Throwback Thursday!Title: Teachers of Promise featuring Wade Whitehead Originally Released On: 09-09-2022 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Throwback Thursday! Rural Education
Throwback Thursday! Rural Education featuring Dr. Jamon Flowers Originally Released On: 05-08-2020 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes…
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Anchor Chat #15: Mentorship vs Coaching
Anchor Chat #15: Mentorship vs Coaching In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Mentorship vs. Coaching, examining the key differences between…
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Throwback Thursday! Cultivating a Sense of Belonging
Throwback Thursday! Cultivating a Sense of Belonging featuring Dr. Terrel Strayhorn Originally Released On: 12-24-2020 This week, we’re revisiting one of our…
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Throwback Thursday! I Choose to Stay
Throwback Thursday! I Choose to Stay featuring Dr. Salome Thomas-EL Originally Released On: 7-29-2022 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes…
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Ruthless Equity
Episode #116 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Kenneth Williams joins Dr. Woods to discuss his book Ruthless Equity: Disrupt the Status Quo and Ensure…
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Throwback Thursday! Rethinking Black History
Throwback Thursday! Rethinking Black History featuring Dr. LaGarrett King Originally Released On: 2-12-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless…
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Throwback Thursday! Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here
Throwback Thursday! Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here featuring Darrion Cockrell Originally Released On: 6-18-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of our…
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Anchor Chat #14: Personal Well-Being
Anchor Chat #14: Personal Well-Being In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Personal Well-Being, sharing insights on the importance of…
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Throwback Thursday: Staff Motivation & Morale
Throwback Thursday! Title: Episode #27_Staff Motivation & Morale featuring Dr. Todd Whitaker Originally Released On: 2-26-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of…
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Throwback Thursday: Teaming for Well-Being - A Whole New Type Of Leadership
Throwback Thursday! Episode #46_Teaming for Well-Being - A Whole New Type Of Leadership featuring Jen Baldwin Originally Released On: 11-18-22 This week, we’re…