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  • Giving Grammar Instruction a Glow Up

    Giving Grammar Instruction a Glow Up
    2026/08/29
    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.
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    36 分
  • Throwback Thursday! Staff Motivation & Morale

    Throwback Thursday! Staff Motivation & Morale
    2026/08/27
    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 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. 🎧
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    48 分
  • Throwback Thursday! Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do

    Throwback Thursday! Inside the Schoolhouse: What Great Principals Know and Do
    2026/08/20
    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 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!
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    43 分
  • Throwback Thursday! Win the Morning

    Throwback Thursday! Win the Morning
    2026/08/13
    🎙️ #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? 🌲
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    48 分
  • Summer Leadership Recharge: Managing Transitions & Challenges

    Summer Leadership Recharge: Managing Transitions & Challenges
    2026/08/04
    ☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition 🌲🎙️ Leading Through Change: Managing Transitions & Challenges

    Leadership 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 growth

    As 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!
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    1 時間 3 分
  • AI in K–12

    AI in K–12
    2026/07/31
    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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    35 分
  • Throwback Thursday! Games & Simulations in the Classroom

    Throwback Thursday! Games & Simulations in the Classroom
    2026/07/30
    ThrowbackThursday! Episode #96: Games & Simulations in the Classroom

    Special Guest Dr. Edmond Hally, Associate Professor of Political Science at Ferrum College, joins Matt to discuss the positive effects of games on student success.
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    39 分
  • Summer Leadership Recharge: Meet Their Needs And They'll Succeed

    Summer Leadership Recharge: Meet Their Needs And They'll Succeed
    2026/07/28
    ☀️ Summer Leadership Recharge: Principal Edition 🌲🎙️ Meet Their Needs And They'll Succeed

    Student success begins with understanding students as individuals.This week, I'm joined by Salome Thomas-EL—principal, nationally recognized speaker, and author of Meet Their Needs And They'll Succeed—for a conversation about creating schools where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

    Together, we explore:
    ✔️ Meeting students' individual needs through intentional leadership
    ✔️ Building school cultures rooted in relationships and belonging
    ✔️ Practical strategies for supporting the whole child
    ✔️ Creating environments where every student can reach their full potential

    As leaders, our greatest impact often begins with understanding the unique needs of those we serve.

    🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms!
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    45 分