Throwback Thursday! Learning from Mistakes & Failure in the Classroom featuring Dr. Julie Warner

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

✅ Dr. Warner discusses why she believes self-reflecting on mistakes and failure in your instructional practice is vital for improving your teaching.

✅ Dr. Warner shares ​​several examples from her book, “Failure Before Success: Teachers Describe What They Learned from Mistakes.”Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this conversation is packed with insights that still resonate today. 🎧

Anchor Chat #18: School Etiquette

In this episode, Dr. Woods explores how strong school etiquette lays the foundation for respectful learning environments. Drawing from key themes in his book Leading Out The Woods: Nurturing School Etiquette for Success, he unpacks the importance of self-reflection, clear expectations, and understanding student needs when implementing discipline.

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 episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:

✅ Dr. Hynes discusses why the concept of “play” is a foundational learning theme for children.

✅ Dr. Hynes shares how he empowers educators to actively think about and consider play-based instruction, while adhering to testing mandates and regulations.


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

Throwback Thursday! Teacher Internships featuring Jeff Davis

Originally Released On: 12-31-2021

This week, we’re revisiting one of our timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:
✅ Jeff discusses the current teacher preparation environment.
✅ Jeff shares strategies on enriching clinical experiences for aspiring teachers.

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!

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.

Throwback Thursday! Unlocking an Innovative Mindset featuring George Couros
Originally Released On: 1-14-2022

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

✅ George shares how he encourages staff to adopt an innovative mindset.

✅ George discusses the inhibitors to avoid that prevent innovation from occurring.

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

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 timeless episodes from Leading Out The Woods! In this episode:

✅ Dr. Provencio shares how community engagement propels student achievement and promotes a positive school culture.

✅ Dr. Provencio gives strategies from his book, Community Connections and Your PLC at Work.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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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 engagement, and elevate instruction across all classrooms.

Throwback Thursday! 
Title: The Science of Happiness & Wellbeing for Educators featuring Kim Strobel
Originally Released On: 12-17-2021

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

✅ Kim shares why the science of happiness and wellbeing is important to her.

✅ Kim gives strategies and tips for educators to increase their happiness.

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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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 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.

🎧👉 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!