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  • Throwback Thursday! Authentic Literature

    Throwback Thursday! Authentic Literature
    2025/12/18
    Throwback Thursday! Authentic Literature featuring Dr. Donyall Dickey
    Originally Released On: 5-7-2021

    This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:
    ✅ Dr. Dickey shares what authentic literature and how it should be used in teaching and learning.
    ✅ Dr. Dickey discusses his book, Mitigating Curricular Chaos, which shares strategies on constructing and procuring core content curricula that addresses and mitigates the achievement gap.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

    🎧👉 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-out-the-woods/id1507447161

    🕰️ Don’t forget to check back every Thursday for more Throwback episodes!
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    43 分
  • Connect. Impact. Scale

    Connect. Impact. Scale
    2025/12/13
    Episode #127 is up! Check it out!!!

    Special Guest Vernon Wright joins Dr. Woods on episode #127 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss Connect. Impact. Scale. In this episode, Vernon shares his instructional leadership philosophy and the intentional ways he builds connections, empowers educators, and scales meaningful impact across school communities. Together, they explore practical strategies leaders can use to strengthen relationships, elevate instructional practice, and drive long-term success for both students and staff.
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    57 分
  • Throwback Thursday! I Choose to Stay

    Throwback Thursday! I Choose to Stay
    2025/12/11
    Throwback Thursday! Episode #64: I Choose to Stay

    Originally Released On: 7-29-2022

    This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:

    ✅ Dr. Thomas-EL discusses why 'he chose to stay' in education.
    ✅ Dr. Thomas-EL shares strategies on improving staff morale and capacity.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

    🎧👉 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-out-the-woods/id1507447161

    🕰️ Don’t forget to check back every Thursday for more Throwback episodes!
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    41 分
  • Throwback Thursday! Student Content Creator

    Throwback Thursday! Student Content Creator
    2025/12/04
    Throwback Thursday! Student Content Creator featuring Rachelle Dene Poth

    Originally Released On: 3-12-2021

    This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:
    ✅ Rachelle shares her thoughts on students having input on the content they create in classrooms.
    ✅ Rachelle discusses the paradigm shift from teachers being the “gatekeepers” of knowledge to more a facilitator of learning.

    Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

    🎧👉 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-out-the-woods/id1507447161

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    44 分
  • Throwback Thursday! Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here

    Throwback Thursday! Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here
    2025/11/27
    Throwback Thursday! Started from the Bottom, Now I'm Here

    Originally Released On: 6-18-21

    This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:

    ✅ Darrion discusses how he motivates and inspires his students and school community.
    ✅ Darrion shares advice with other educators trying to make a positive impact with students at-risk.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

    🎧👉 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-out-the-woods/id1507447161

    🕰️ Don’t forget to check back every Thursday for more Throwback episodes!
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    44 分
  • Diversifying the Educator Pipeline

    Diversifying the Educator Pipeline
    2025/11/14
    Episode #126 is up! Check it out!!!

    Diversifying the Educator Pipeline

    Special Guest Dr. Shaylyn Marks, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at California State University, Bakersfield, joins Dr. Woods on episode #126 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss Diversifying the Educator Pipeline. In this episode, they explore Dr. Marks’ research and her book, Diversifying the Educator Pipeline: Supporting Black Educators through Recruitment, Preparation, and Retention. Together, they unpack the historical impact of Brown v. Board of Education, the challenges Black preservice teachers have faced and the urgent need to recruit, support, and retain more Black educators in today’s schools.
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    51 分
  • Throwback Thursday! Mindfulness Awareness for Educators

    Throwback Thursday! Mindfulness Awareness for Educators
    2025/11/14
    Throwback Thursday!

    Title: Episode #107: Mindfulness Awareness for Educators featuring Danielle Nuhfer

    Originally Released On: 5-31-24

    This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode, we:- Danielle shares her three tips for bringing mindfulness awareness into the classroom for educators.- Danielle discusses her book, " The Path of the Mindful Teacher."Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

    🎧👉 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-out-the-woods/id1507447161

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    29 分
  • Throwback Thursday! Staff Motivation & Morale

    Throwback Thursday! Staff Motivation & Morale
    2025/11/06
    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