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Leading Out The Woods
Leveraging School Parent Groups

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 55:20


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 school communities. Additionally, Christina shares strategies to boost family and community engagement. Visit her website at https://ptoanswers.com/ to learn more about her work.

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday! Do You Have Meeting Goals?

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 47:46


Throwback Thursday! Do You Have Meeting Goals? featuring Dr. Thomas Van SoelenOriginally Released On: 10-21-22This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Dr. Van Soelen discusses why schools chronically experience poorly-facilitated meetings.✅ Dr. Van Soelen shares strategies to effectively and efficiently use time wisely when meeting.Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday! School Law

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 47:18


Throwback Thursday!Title: School Law featuring Dr. John DaytonOriginally Released On: 1-29-21This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Dr. Dayton dives into a variety of school law topics that teachers and administrators deal with on a daily basis.✅ Dr. Dayton shares tips and strategies from his renowned educational leadership book, Education Law: Principles, Policies, and Practice.Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday! Art of In-School Suspension

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 38:21


Throwback Thursday! Title: Art of In-School Suspension featuring Johnathan CranfordOriginally Released On: 6-16-2023This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Johnathan discusses his strategies on implementing a successful in-school suspension program at his school.✅ Johnathan details how the success led to his book, "The Art of In-School Suspension: A Discipline Program that Benefits Staff and Students."Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday! Authentic Literature featuring Dr. Donyall Dickey

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 43:16


Throwback Thursday! Authentic Literature featuring Dr. Donyall DickeyOriginally Released On: 5-7-2021This 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.

Leading Out The Woods
Teacher Boy

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 38:07


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 motivation and overarching message in the book. Additionally, he offers strategies and insight on improving the student/teacher experience in classrooms.Grab your copy of 'Teacher Boy' on Amazon! Connect with Mike via Instagram @classroom_clamor and his website teacherboy.com 

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday! Teachers of Promise

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 47:28


Throwback Thursday!Title: Teachers of Promise featuring Wade WhiteheadOriginally Released On: 09-09-2022This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Wade discusses what the Teachers of Promise Institute is and the impact it has made on education.✅ As a Milken Award Winner and National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee, Wade shares proven classroom practices and strategies that enhance student achievement and foster a positive, engaging learning environment.Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today.

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday! Rural Education

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 37:27


Throwback Thursday!Rural Education featuring Dr. Jamon FlowersOriginally Released On: 05-08-2020This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Dr. Flowers discusses what rural education looks like for educators.✅ Dr. Flowers explains why this topic needs to have more attention brought towards it to help educators navigate this space. 

Leading Out The Woods
Anchor Chat #15: Mentorship vs Coaching

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 10:42


Anchor Chat #15: Mentorship vs CoachingIn this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Mentorship vs. Coaching, examining the key differences between the two and their impact on professional growth. He discusses how both roles support educators in unique ways and emphasizes the importance of knowing when to mentor, when to coach, and how to leverage each approach effectively.

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday! Cultivating a Sense of Belonging

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 52:18


Throwback Thursday!Cultivating a Sense of Belonging featuring Dr. Terrel StrayhornOriginally Released On: 12-24-2020This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:✅ Dr. Strayhorn discusses how his work focuses on four categories: 1) community, 2) support system, 3) membership, and 4) acceptance.✅ Dr. Strayhorn shares strategies on cultivating a sense of belonging with students in your classrooms and schools.

Leading Out The Woods
Ruthless Equity

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 47:24


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 Learning for ALL Students. In this episode, Mr. Williams explores how educators can become equity warriors; committed to delivering excellence, achievement, and learning opportunities for all students, regardless of their backgrounds.Connect with Mr. Williams via his website https://unfoldthesoul.com/

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday: Staff Motivation & Morale

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 48:26


Throwback Thursday!Title: Episode #27_Staff Motivation & Morale featuring Dr. Todd Whitaker Originally Released On: 2-26-21This 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.

Leading Out The Woods
Throwback Thursday: The Art of Delegation

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 32:48


Throwback Thursday!Title: Episode #46_The Art of Delegation featuring Dr. Marcus BelinOriginally Released On: 11-19-21This week, we're revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode, we explore:✅ How ‘Delegation' is an essential concept of leadership.✅ Empowering colleagues to complete tasks unsupervised.Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today. 

Leading Out The Woods
Anchor Chat #13: Managing Student Behavior without Punishment

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 16:29


Anchor Chat #13: Managing Student Behavior without PunishmentIn this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Managing Student Behavior without Punishment, sharing alternative strategies for addressing behavior proactively. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of behavior and using preventative approaches to create a positive and supportive classroom environment.

Leading Out The Woods
The Village Model of Community Engagement

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 40:20


Episode #114 is up!  Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Krystal Clemons, Founder and CEO of Our Village Education Consulting LLC, joins Dr. Woods on episode #114 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss The Village Model of Community Engagement. In this episode, they explore her innovative framework, strategies for overcoming barriers to engagement, best practices for fostering involvement, and building impactful community partnerships.Connect with Dr. Clemons via Instagram: ourvillageconsulting or LinkedIn: Dr. Krystal Clemons

Leading Out The Woods
Anchor Chat #12: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 20:43


Anchor Chat #12: Artificial Intelligence in the ClassroomIn this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom, sharing insights on how AI is transforming teaching and learning. He discusses its potential to personalize instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and foster innovation in education. Dr. Woods encourages educators to explore ways to integrate AI responsibly, ensuring it enhances student engagement and supports equitable learning opportunities.

Leading Out The Woods
Building Bridges: School Boards, Communities, and Administrators Unite

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 35:07


Episode #113 is up!  Check it out!!!Special Guest Ja'Quez D. Taylor, North Carolina's Youngest School Board Chair, joins Dr. Woods to discuss how effective collaboration among these key stakeholders can drive student success and strengthen school communities.

Leading Out The Woods
Media Literacy in the Classroom

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 38:10


Episode #112 is up!  Check it out!!!Media Literacy in the ClassroomSpecial Guest Bill Selak, Director of Technology and NAMLE Board Member, joins Dr. Woods to discuss the importance of media literacy in the classroom. In this episode, they explore practical strategies for teaching students to critically evaluate media sources and become responsible digital citizens.Connect with Bill via X: @billselak, Instagram: BillSelak or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billselak

Leading Out The Woods
Anchor Chat #10: Data Driven Instruction

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 12:18


Anchor Chat #10: Data Driven InstructionIn this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods discusses the importance of leveraging data to guide instructional decisions, track student progress, and refine teaching strategies for greater effectiveness. Dr. Woods shares insights on how educators can leverage data to make informed choices that improve student outcomes and support individualized learning.

Leading Out The Woods
Anchor Chat #9: Time Management

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 11:24


Anchor Chat #9: Time ManagementIn this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods breaks down the essential skills and strategies for effective time management in education. From prioritizing tasks to maintaining work-life balance, Dr. Woods provides actionable insights for educators striving to optimize their daily schedules.

Leading Out The Woods
Anchor Chat #8: Understanding Curriculum

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 12:03


Anchor Chat #8: Understanding CurriculumIn this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods delves into understanding curriculum and its impact on student success. Learn how to navigate and implement curriculum effectively to ensure alignment with educational goals and maximize learning outcomes.

Leading Out The Woods
Building Molecular Literacy

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 40:33


Episode #108 is up!  Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Colleen Kelley, Creator and Founder of Kids' Chemical Solutions, joins Dr. Woods to discuss molecular literacy and how it is an essential component for a variety of career fields for students. Additionally, Dr. Kelley shares how she is creating comic books and other ways to get children engaged with chemistry.Visit Dr. Kelley's website https://kidschemicalsolutions.com/ and her social media links @chemistrycolleen on Instagram and X.

Leading Out The Woods
Anchor Chat #6: Dressing for Success

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 15:03


Anchor Chat #6: Dressing for SuccessIn this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods explores the concept of "Dressing for Success" and its impact on both educators and students. 

Leading Out The Woods
Mindfulness Awareness for Educators

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 29:29


Episode #107 is up!  Check it out!!!Special Guest Danielle Nuhfer, instructional coach, author of The Path of the Mindful Teacher and founder of Teaching Well joins Dr. Woods to share her 3 simple steps for bringing mindfulness awareness into the classroom for educators.Connect with Danielle via email at danielle@teachingwell.life and via her website https://teachingwell.life/ 

Leading Out The Woods
Bilingual Education in the K12 space

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 36:17


Episode #106 is up!  Check it out!!!Special Guest Sofia Gonzalez, Nationally Recognized Educator of the Year & Nonprofit Leader of Project 214, joins Matt to discuss the importance of addressing, honoring, and supporting our English language learners. Additionally, Ms. Gonzalez shares tips on creating inclusive classrooms for all students to shine and thrive.Connect with Sofia via X (formerly Twitter) @sofiaspeaks and LinkedIn Sofia Gonzalez M.Ed., MA

Leading Out The Woods
Anchor Chat #4: Digital Citizenship

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 13:30


Anchor Chat #4: Digital Citizenship In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods discusses digital citizenship and the need for educators to think about the way they incorporate it in their daily instruction.  

Leading Out The Woods
Is Data Everything?

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 46:01


Episode #105 is up!  Check it out!!!Join Dr. Woods as he engages with special guest, Mr. Dion Jones, national award-winning educator and 2022 Milken Award Recipient. Mr. Jones shares the ways in which he leverages various methodologies to analyze data effectively, drive high-quality instruction and make informed decisions in his classroom and school community.Connect with Dion via email at dtjones29.dtj@gmail.com and on X (formerly Twitter) @dtjones29

Leading Out The Woods
The Seesaw Effect of Leadership

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 38:42


Episode #104 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Renee Meeks, Principal of Sea Isle Elementary School and 2023-2024 Tennessee Principal of the Year Finalist, joins Matt to discuss her book, and the power of reflection and pause.Connect with Dr. Meeks via X (formerly Twitter) @ReneeMeeks and pick up her book, “The Seesaw Effect: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Life with Purpose, Wisdom, and Resilience.”

Leading Out The Woods
Win The Morning!

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 47:56


Episode #103 is up! Check it out!!!Join Dr. Woods as he sits down with Mr. Ryan Stein, Principal at Greenwood Elementary School, who shares his inspiring philosophy of "Win the Morning" and some of his strategies cultivating a positive school culture. Discover how his approach has not only substantially increased attendance but also fueled remarkable academic growth in the school.

Leading Out The Woods
Women and Minority Leaders in Education

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 36:48


Episode #101 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Montserrat Fuentes, President of St. Edward's University, joins Matt on the show to discuss ways to support and cultivate minority leadership and representation. Connect with Dr. Fuentes via the university's website www.stewards.edu or her LinkedIn page.

Leading Out The Woods
Effective Summative Assessments

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 36:59


Episode #99 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Allison Zmuda, Education Consultant, returns on the show to discuss the difference between formative and summative assessments, and strategies to implement summative assessments more efficiently. Connect with Allison via her website www.allisonzmuda.com

Leading Out The Woods
Nurturing Partnerships for Student Achievement

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 30:49


Episode #94 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Richard Bourque, Chief Marketing Officer of Educational Epiphany, joins Matt to discuss how Educational Epiphany collaborates with school districts across the country to promote student achievement and professional development for educators. Additionally, Richard highlights his role in publishing and how he helps educators expand their impact.Connect with Richard at educationalepiphany@gmail.com and visit https://educationalepiphany.com/ to check out their amazing resources!

Leading Out The Woods
Pre-Service Teachers

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 42:44


Episode #92 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Samantha Fecich, Professor and Author, joins Matt to discuss her work related to pre-service teachers. Additionally, Dr. Fecich shares ways schools and districts can support their growth.Connect with Dr. Fecich via her website: www.sfecich.com

Leading Out The Woods
Love Your Neighbor

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 29:26


Episode #90 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Chris Singleton, Motivational Speaker and Author, joins Matt to share his inspirational message of resilience, unity, and forgiveness. Visit www.chrissingleton.com for more information!

Leading Out The Woods
The Millennial Principal: Engaging an entire school community through the “Cornerstones”

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 38:29


Episode #83 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Brandon Ross, High School Principal in South Carolina, joins Matt to talk about his experiences and role as a first year building principal, his 5 cornerstones for success, and the idea of the Millennial Principal.Connect with Dr. Ross via instagram and Twitter @BrandonRoss

Leading Out The Woods
What's in a relationship? Taking a restorative approach in schools

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 45:29


Episode #82 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Aundrea Smiley, Owner/Operator of Valor & Grace Literacy Cove, adjunct professor and district literacy coach, joins Matt to discuss what restorative justice should look like in schools, and ways to involve all stakeholders to shift mindsets.Connect with Dr. Smiley via email aundrea.smiley@emu.edu and her website www.valorandgrace.net

Leading Out The Woods
A Gentleman's Quest

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 35:34


Episode #81 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Tavis Myrick, Executive Director of the Gentlemen's Quest of Tampa Inc., joins Matt to discuss the importance of mentoring programs and the impact they have on our students.Connect with Mr. Myrick on Twitter @MyrickTavis and via his website www.mrmyrick.com

Leading Out The Woods
Student Policy

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 33:12


Episode #80 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guests Dr. Lacey Seaton and Dr. Jon Becker, Professors of Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University, joins Matt to discuss the ways schools and districts can engage students in policy development, and strategies for navigating conflict that can arise between student voice and parent's wishes.Connect with Dr. Seaton on Twitter @lacey_seaton and via email seatonle@vcu.edu and Dr. Becker on Twitter @jonbecker and via email jbecker@vcu.edu.

In the Spotlight
Lung Microbiomes in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 30:59


The microbiome has gotten a lot of attention recently, with gut health being emphasised in everything from digestion to mental health. But when is the last time you thought about the microbiome in your lungs? Here to tell us all about the fascinating environment that is our lungs is Jack Thomas Sumner, a Northwestern University PhD candidate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:This TED Talk on the human microbiomeIf you're feeling a longer read, Ed Yong's I Contain Multitudes is a great deep dive into the topic (non-affiliate link)If you're feeling extra science-y, here's a review on the lung microbiomeTo find out more of the research at Northwestern, check out SCRIPT's homepageDon't forget to follow us on Twitter @SpotlightThePod to stay up-to-date on all news and episode releases!Learn more about Northwestern University SPOT on Twitter @SPOTForceNU or at our website spot.northwestern.eduPodcast artwork created by Edie Jiang, available at her website https://ediejiang.weebly.com/ or on Instagram @ediejiangMusic in this episode: Earth by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_earthMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5yIbZVOv438

Leading Out The Woods
Hacking Assessment

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 52:35


Episode #75 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Starr Sackstein, Chief Operating Officer of Mastery Portfolio, joins Matt to discuss how traditional grading practices overlook many learners, and ways educators can shift towards an asset-based model for all students to thrive academically. Connect with Starr on Twitter @mssackstein and via her website www.mssackstein.com

In the Spotlight
Regenerative Engineering in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 28:09


The human body is capable of some amazing things, including the magic of regeneration! And biomedical engineers are doing some fascinating things to magnify that power. Northwestern University PhD student Rebecca Keate shares more about how how healing can be controlled through electricity and her insights on how medical device regulation can keep up with the pace of new medical devices. If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:The Center for Advanced Regenerative Engineering (CARE) at Northwestern UniversityMore on the FDA's Right to Try Act Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry's exhibit, "You! The Experience"Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SpotlightThePod to stay up-to-date on all news and episode releases!Learn more about Northwestern University SPOT on Twitter @SPOTForceNU or at our website spot.northwestern.eduPodcast artwork created by Edie Jiang, available at her website https://ediejiang.weebly.com/ or on Instagram @ediejiangMusic in this episode: Earth by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_earthMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5yIbZVOv438

Leading Out The Woods
Going Gradeless

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 36:19


Episode #71 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest David Frangiosa, Science teacher and Co-Author of Going Gradeless: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning, joins Matt to discuss how educators can remove the negative stigmas of grading and still hold students to a high level of accountability. Connect with David on Twitter @DavidFrangiosa and his website www.reimaginedschools.com

In the Spotlight
Smart Pathogens in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 33:51


Welcome back to In the Spotlight! For our season 4 premiere, we'll be talking all about the struggle between humans and pathogens -- one we're, unfortunately, all too familiar with. Here to talk us through one of the many ways bacteria outsmart our immune system is Northwestern PhD student Alexandra Karagiaridi, from the Department of Molecular Biosciences. Alexandra gives us a fascinating insight into her graduate school, the significance of her work, and how she goes about solving the problem.If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:A nice summary by the American Society for MicrobiologyA report on NTHI infection by Nationwide Children's HospitalIf you're feeling up for it, a scientific review on ABC transporters and how they help pathogens infect usDon't forget to follow us on Twitter @SpotlightThePod to stay up-to-date on all news and episode releases!Learn more about Northwestern University SPOT on Twitter @SPOTForceNU or at our website spot.northwestern.eduPodcast artwork created by Edie Jiang, available at her website https://ediejiang.weebly.com/ or on Instagram @ediejiangMusic in this episode: Earth by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_earthMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5yIbZVOv438

Leading Out The Woods
Do You Have Meeting Goals?

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 47:46


Episode #70 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Thomas Van Soelen, President of Van Soelen & Associates, joins Matt to discuss why schools chronically experience poorly-facilitated meetings, and shares strategies to effectively and efficiently use their time.You can connect with Dr. Van Soelen via Twitter @tvansoelen and his website www.vansolenassociates.com

Leading Out The Woods
Recruiting & Retaining Black Male Educators

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 34:48


Episode #69 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Dr. Harold McCray, Elementary Principal in Metro DC, joins Matt to discuss the issues many black male educators face in the profession, and shares advice on recruiting and retaining them in our schools and districts.Connect with Dr. McCray on Twitter and Instagram @drhspeaks

Leading Out The Woods
Motivating 21st Century Learners!

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 39:27


Episode #68 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Ryan James, middle school teacher, and Milken Award Winner (VA '17), joins Matt to share his strategies on building positive relationships with students, setting goals for improvement, and self-reflecting tips to grow as an educator.You can connect with Ryan via Twitter and Instagram @aye_mrjames

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Leading Out The Woods
See Myself: The Importance of Diverse Literature

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 38:33


Episode #65 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guest Yaritza Villalba, Educator Innovation Lead at Flipgrid, joins Matt to discuss the importance of culturally relevant resources being embedded in daily instruction, and share the impact on student development when they are not exposed to diverse literature.You can connect with Yaritza on Twitter @inc_yv or her website at www.mckenziesadventures.com.

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Leading Out The Woods
I Choose to Stay

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 40:31


Episode #64 is up! Check it out!!!I Choose To StaySpecial Guest Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, K-8 Principal, author, and national speaker, joins Matt to share his inspirational message and story behind why ‘he chose to stay' in education. Additionally, Dr. Thomas-EL discusses his thoughts on improving staff morale and capacity.You can connect with Dr. Thomas-EL via Twitter @Principal_EL and his website: www.principalEL.com

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Leading Out The Woods
Is Financial Literacy Working?

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 59:31


Episode #63 is up! Check it out!!!Is Financial Literacy Working?Special Guest Dr. Michael Thomas, Professor at the University of Georgia & Accredited Financial Counselor, joins Matt to share how we should conceptualize financial literacy, and discusses barriers students and families face.You can connect with Dr. Thomas on Instagram @modomsolutions or via email modomsolutions@gmail.com. Additionally, you can check out his financially themed t-shirts at www.blackfinancialculture.com

Leading Out The Woods
Transforming Learning with Technology

Leading Out The Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 33:44


Episode #62 is up! Transforming Learning with TechnologySpecial Guest Ms. Debbie Tannenbaum, school technology specialist, joins Matt to share ways technology and associated routines can be used to promote student engagement in the classroom. Additionally, Debbie shares some of the strategies from her book, TRANSFORM-Techy Notes to Make Learning Sticky.You can connect with Debbie via Twitter @TannenbaumTech or her website at https://www.tannenbaumtech.com