Matthew Woods
About Matthew Woods
Matthew Woods is a School Improvement Coach and Director of Student Support Services at Henry County Public Schools in Virginia. He is also an ASCD Emerging Leader Fellow and hosts the K-12 podcast 'Leading Out the Woods', focusing on educational leadership and innovation.
Work at NWEA
Matthew Woods serves as a School Improvement Coach at NWEA since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing educational practices and supporting schools in their improvement efforts. His work involves collaborating with educators to implement effective strategies that promote student success.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at NWEA, Matthew Woods is the Director of Student Support Services at Henry County Public Schools, a role he has held since 2019. He is also an Emerging Leader Fellow at ASCD, where he has been active since 2021. Furthermore, he contributes as a Board Member for the National Association for Media Literacy Education since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Woods is pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership and Administration at Radford University, a program he began in 2021. He has also earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Virginia Tech and a Graduate Certificate in Education Law and Policy from UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education.
Background in Higher Education
Matthew Woods has experience in higher education as an Adjunct Professor at both Elizabethtown College and Hollins University. He taught from 2021 to 2022 at Elizabethtown College and from 2018 to 2020 at Hollins University, contributing to the academic development of students in various educational disciplines.
Podcast and Community Engagement
Matthew Woods hosts the K-12 podcast 'Leading Out the Woods', which addresses topics related to educational leadership and innovation. He actively engages with a broad audience through social media platforms, sharing insights and discussions on educational issues.