Episodes

Anchor Chat #15: Mentorship vs Coaching In 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...

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 timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode: ✅ Dr. Strayhorn...

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 from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode: ✅ Dr. Thomas-EL discusses why ‘he chose to...

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...

Throwback Thursday! Rethinking Black History featuring Dr. LaGarrett King Originally Released On: 2-12-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode: ✅ Dr. King discusses the importance of...

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 timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode: ✅ Darrion discusses how he...

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 maintaining balance and self-care as an educator. He discusses strategies for prioritizing mental...

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...

Throwback Thursday! Title: 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 revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this...

Episode #115 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Dr. Eisa Cox, Superintendent of Ashe County Schools, joins Dr. Woods on episode #115 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss Digital Leadership: The New Frontier. In this episode, they explore …

Throwback Thursday!Title: Episode #46_The Art of Delegation featuring Dr. Marcus Belin Originally Released On: 11-19-21 This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode, we explore: ✅ How...

Anchor Chat #13: Managing Student Behavior without Punishment In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Managing Student Behavior without Punishment, sharing alternative strategies for addressing behavior proactively. He emphasizes the...

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. …

Anchor Chat #12: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom In 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...

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...

Anchor Chat #11: Effective Co-Teaching Models In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods reflects on Effective Co-Teaching Models, sharing insights from his own teaching experiences. He emphasizes the importance of understanding various co-teaching...

Episode #112 is up! Check it out!!! Media Literacy in the Classroom Special 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 …

Anchor Chat #10: Data Driven Instruction In 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....

Episode #111 is up! Check it out!!! The Leader’s Algorithm Special Guest Pablo Muñoz, Managing Director of Muñoz & Company and former school superintendent, joins Dr. Woods to discuss his leadership journey, his book “The Leader’s Algorithm”,...

Anchor Chat #9: Time Management In 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...

Episode #110 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Joshua Stamper, Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team, author of Aspire to Lead, podcaster, leadership coach, joins Dr. Woods to discuss his book “Aspire to Lead: With Empathy, Creativity,...

Anchor Chat #8: Understanding Curriculum In 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...

Episode #109 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guests Steve Bollar, Educational Thought Leader and former Superintendent, and Tina Dietrich, Education Speaker and Author, join Dr. Woods to share strategies on building relationships with students in the...

Anchor Chat #7: Understanding Standards In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods discusses how understanding and implementing standards can elevate the teaching and learning experience, and provides insights and strategies for educators to align...