October is packed—Red Ribbon Week, conferences, spirit days, and of course, Bullying Prevention Month. But if we really want to create schools where students feel safe, seen, and supported, our work has to go deeper than themed t-shirts and hashtag campaigns.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to build an anti-bullying culture that lasts long after October ends — one rooted in empathy, connection, and consistency.

Here’s what I’ll walk you through:

• 🌱 What a real anti-bullying culture looks like
• 🧭 How to weave kindness and empathy into Tier 1 classroom lessons
• 💬 Creative Tier 2 ideas like Kindness Clubs and leadership groups
• 🏫 Whole-school strategies that make kindness part of your school’s DNA
• 📊 Why data matters—and how to show that kindness work truly changes climate

Because awareness is great, but awareness alone doesn’t change behavior. Culture does.

My favorite reminder from this episode:

“Awareness is just the spark. But culture change? That’s the flame that keeps you burning all year long.”

So grab your coffee (and maybe a donut if you have one), and let’s talk about how to make kindness stick all year long.

Links Mentioned:

Building Champions Small Group

Top Secret Kindness Club Small Group

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