In this episode of The Language of Behavior, co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle a timely listener question: “Now that we’ve been in school for a few weeks, I’m starting to see new behaviors. What may be the cause of this?”

Together, they explore why the “three-week mark” often brings an uptick in student behavior challenges. From shifting routines and rising academic rigor to stress, working memory overload, and hidden factors beneath the surface, Charle and Josh uncover what’s really driving these changes. They share strategies to identify what’s behind the behavior, prevent power struggles, and support students with proactive tools that strengthen relationships and reduce classroom stress.

Plus, they highlight an incredible upcoming opportunity—the School Behavior Solutions Summit on Sept. 16–17, 5–9pm ET—a free virtual event packed with expert speakers, actionable strategies, and resources designed to help educators calm the chaos.

If you’ve ever wondered why behaviors shift after the “honeymoon phase” of the school year and how to respond with confidence and compassion, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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SCHOOL BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS

Virtual Summit

📅 Sept. 16 +17, 2025 🕙 5:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join us for this FREE event for school leaders who need practical tools + strategies to calm the chaos. https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/summit2025

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About Charle Peck:

Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional development. Charle successfully equips school staff with practical tools to mitigate teacher burnout and the youth mental health crisis providing relief to schools all across the country. Her unique lens as a high school teacher turned clinical therapist specializing in trauma makes her stories relevant and captivating to educators struggling in today’s system. You can purchase her book “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” on Amazon and connect with her on X @CharlePeck.

Follow Charle Peck:

• Website: www.ThrivingEducator.org
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlePeck
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlepeckconsulting?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/
• Other: charle@thrivibgeducator.org
• Podcast: Thriving Educator
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Improving-School-Mental-Health-Community/dp/B0BTS3MN2P?crid=EIKAGWZ4V006&keywords=charle+peck&qid=1705780803&sprefix=charle+peck%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=6456f4f1bc2440be71d094a5d14656a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

About Joshua Stamper:

Joshua Stamper is the Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team, a multifaceted role that encompasses his talents as an author, podcaster, leadership coach, and education keynote speaker. With a rich background as a middle school administrator, classroom art educator, and athletic coach, Joshua brings a wealth of experience to his work in education.

Joshua is passionate about implementing trauma-responsive techniques, exploring alternative student discipline methods, and promoting healthy leadership habits. He is deeply committed to enhancing leadership capacity through self-care practices, ensuring that educators are equipped to lead with empathy and resilience. As the author of The Language of Behavior and Aspire to Lead...

What does it really take to create a school community where both teachers and students thrive? In this energizing episode of The Language of Behavior, co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper sit down with educator, author, and edupreneur Kim Gameroz to unpack the power of belonging, intentional SEL, and celebrating the small wins that make a big difference.

From her days as a high school dance coach to leading nationwide movements like Celebrate Good Times and Teaching Inside Out, Kim shares how she’s helping educators reclaim joy and build strong, compassionate communities in their classrooms and schools.

Together, they dive into:

• How “herd mentality” can be a healthy force—leaning into challenges and finding strength in community.
• Simple, practical strategies like Brag Tags that can immediately transform classroom culture.
• The importance of student voice, including a moving story from a neurodivergent learner who reshaped Kim’s perspective.
• Why consistent systems, shared language, and compassion-based leadership matter more than ever.
• Highlights from the Vibe EDU Unconference, where vulnerability and passion spark real change.

And in a fun twist, the Behind the Banter segment reveals how Kim, Charle, and Josh each “treat themselves” when they need a little recharge.

If you’re ready for fresh strategies, heartfelt stories, and a reminder that joy still belongs in education, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

About Kim Gameroz

Kim Gameroz, M.Ed., is a change agent and founder of Teaching Inside Out, revolutionizing classrooms through a systematic approach to teaching social and emotional skills. With over 15 years of experience coaching, training, and mentoring educators, students, and families globally, Kim has spoken at numerous conferences, consults for school districts, serves on SEL panels, and contributes to various publications and podcasts. Through Teaching Inside Out, as well as her second company, SELebrate Good Times, she has created a supportive community for heart-centered educators nationwide where she is committed to making teachers feel seen, valued, and SELebrated at her events and teacher retreats. Kim's upcoming book, "Becoming The Bison," is set to be published in 2025.

She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband, Shaun, and son, Wyatt, and is looking forward to spreading her knowledge of SEL and best practices in teaching even further to schools, districts, and homes around the world.

Visit SELebrate Good Times to learn more about the teacher community that is changing lives all over the country, and her annual National SELebration: The Bloom!

Follow Kim Gameroz:

• Website: SELebrateGoodTimes.com and TeachingInsideOut.com
• Instagram: @SELebrateGoodTimes and Teaching_Inside_Out
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-gameroz-18144b1b0/
• Private Facebook Group: Becoming the B.I.S.O.N.

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SCHOOL BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS

Virtual Summit

📅 Sept. 16 +17, 2025 🕙 5:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join us for this FREE event for school...

Fresh off inspiring events in Ohio and Colorado, co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in education: the belief that punishment alone changes behavior. Spoiler—it doesn’t.

This episode was sparked by a powerful moment during a recent professional development session, where an “eye roll” from a student led to a deeper conversation about what consequences really mean, how power struggles escalate, and why skill-building—not fear—creates lasting change.

Through real educator stories and practical strategies, Charle and Josh break down:

• Why reactive discipline often fuels defiance instead of growth
• How to redefine “consequence” as an opportunity to teach, repair, and restore
• Simple ways to de-escalate before a power struggle begins
• The role of timing, tone, and relationship in every behavioral response

Plus, they share details about their brand-new year-long cohort model for schools, the upcoming School Behavior Solutions Summit (Sept. 16–17), and a lighthearted “Behind the Banter” segment where they swap hilarious childhood nicknames.

If you’re ready to replace reaction with relationship, stop the cycle of repeated misbehavior, and give students the tools they need to thrive, this episode is for you.

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SCHOOL BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS

Virtual Summit

📅 Sept. 16 +17, 2025 🕙 5:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join us for this FREE event for school leaders who need practical tools + strategies to calm the chaos. https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/summit2025

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About Charle Peck:

Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional development. Charle successfully equips school staff with practical tools to mitigate teacher burnout and the youth mental health crisis providing relief to schools all across the country. Her unique lens as a high school teacher turned clinical therapist specializing in trauma makes her stories relevant and captivating to educators struggling in today’s system. You can purchase her book “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” on Amazon and connect with her on X @CharlePeck.

Follow Charle Peck:

• Website: www.ThrivingEducator.org
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlePeck
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlepeckconsulting?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck/
• Other: charle@thrivibgeducator.org
• Podcast: Thriving Educator
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/Improving-School-Mental-Health-Community/dp/B0BTS3MN2P?crid=EIKAGWZ4V006&keywords=charle+peck&qid=1705780803&sprefix=charle+peck%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=6456f4f1bc2440be71d094a5d14656a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

About Joshua Stamper:

Joshua Stamper is the Director of Innovation for the Teach Better Team, a multifaceted role that encompasses his talents as an author, podcaster, leadership coach, and education keynote speaker. With a rich background as a middle school administrator, classroom art educator, and athletic coach, Joshua brings a wealth of experience to his work in education.

Joshua is passionate about implementing trauma-responsive techniques, exploring...