Episodes

Anchor Chat #5: Decoding Learning Styles In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods discusses the importance of acknowledging the different learning styles in your classroom and being aware of how they impact student learning.

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...

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.

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...

Anchor Chat #2: Building Bridges In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods encourages listeners to reflect on the importance of building relationships with all stakeholders.

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 …

Anchor Chat #2: Building Bridges In this episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods encourages listeners to reflect on the importance of building relationships with all stakeholders.

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 …

Anchor Chat #1: Where I Wanna Be In the inaugural episode of Anchor Chats, Dr. Woods engages in a reflective dialogue, encouraging educators to be honest with themselves about internal biases, likes and dislikes, and the places where they truly …

Episode #102 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Crystal Frommert, Deputy Head of Secondary at Awty International School, joins Matt to discuss her book, When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling, and effective ways to partner with families for...

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...

Episode #100 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Dr. Sarah Kirk, CEO of Yoga 4 Classrooms, LLC and Oklahoma's 2018 School Counselor of the Year, joins Matt to discuss how wrap-around supports can improve a student’s academic, social-emotional, and...

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....

Episode #98 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Dr. Jodie Soracco, Director of the Virginia Tiered System of Supports, Research and Implementation Center, joins Matt to discuss the way she assists with building state and division-level capacity for...

Episode #97 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Lisa Reddel, Executive Principal of School Improvement, joins Matt to discuss the power of professional learning communities, and why they are important to help educators grow. Connect with Lisa via...

Episode #96 is up! Check it out!!! 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. Additionally, Dr. Hally shares elements of gaming...

Episode #95 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Megan Surso, Elementary Special Education Coordinator and Preschool Director, joins Matt to share what authentic inclusive education looks like in classrooms, and strategies for effective tier 1...

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...

Episode #93 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent of National School District, joins Matt to share the work her team is doing in National School District to develop exceptionally prepared learners, and innovative,...

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....

Episode #91 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Chase Mielke, Speaker, Author, and Professor, joins Matt to discuss ways educators can address burnout, and why self-care is not enough to prevent this from occurring. Connect with Chase at...

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 http://www.chrissingleton.com for more information!

Episode #89 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Charle Peck, Speaker, Author, and Consultant, joins Matt to discuss ways to scaffold support in schools for long-term, sustainable, mental health solutions. Connect with Charle on Twitter @CharlePeck...

Episode #88 is up! Check it out!!! Special Guest Ne’Andre’ Broussard, Founder and CEO of Black Menswear, joins Matt to discuss why educators should be mindful of their attire when working with students, and the role positive male affirmations play...