The Language of Behavior

Are our emotions contagious to other people?

In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck explore the unseen force that shapes every classroom and staff meeting: emotional contagion. The tone of your voice, the tension in your shoulders, even the pause before you respond… it all ripples outward, influencing students and colleagues more than words ever could.

Through real stories and powerful brain-based insights, Josh and Charle unpack how our emotional states spread like wildfire, fueling chaos or cultivating calm. They challenge educators to consider: Are you absorbing the stress of your environment or setting the temperature for others to thrive?

You’ll walk away with strategies to:

• Recognize the emotional signals you send (and how to reset them)
• Build moments of calm that transform culture over time
• Lead meetings and classrooms that restore instead of drain
• Harness co-regulation as the foundation for trust and connection

And because no Language of Behavior episode is complete without laughter, the Behind the Banter segment takes a fun twist as Josh and Charle reveal their “instant skill wish list.”

This isn’t just an episode about emotions—it’s a reminder that leadership, in every role, begins with presence.

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

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In this special crossover episode, Josh Stamper welcomes listeners to the Language of Behavior Podcast—and introduces the launch of Charlie Peck’s bold new show, “Thriving Under Pressure.” As the very first guest, Josh flips the script and shares candid stories about leading through relentless demands, navigating culture shock, and finding balance during seasons of burnout.

Dive into actionable insights on:

• How to break free from email overload and set healthy boundaries
• Why relationship walks and one-on-one connections transform team culture
• Strategies for prioritizing what truly matters when stress runs high
• Creative communication hacks (goodbye, newsletters—hello, Voxer and video!)
• Celebrating small daily highlights to recharge and model resilience

Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or lifelong learner feeling the heat, this energetic episode reveals how Charlie and Josh reimagine leadership, mental health, and self-care in “high-pressure” environments—and how their collaborative wisdom can help you thrive, no matter what life throws your way.

Tune in for tangible takeaways, honest laughs, and the story behind Charlie Peck’s exciting new chapter!

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

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Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

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Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/ 

In this deeply honest episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck dive into a powerful question from a first-year assistant principal: “How do I handle the emotional weight of supporting students in crisis without burning out myself?”

Drawing from their years in school leadership, therapy, and trauma-responsive practices, Charle and Josh unpack what secondary trauma really looks like in educators—and how compassion fatigue can quietly take root in even the most passionate leaders. Through personal stories and practical strategies, they explore how to care deeply without losing yourself in the process.

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize the signs of secondary trauma before it leads to burnout
• Set boundaries that protect your mental and emotional health
• Use communication and reflective language to create team-wide support
• Integrate small, sustainable self-care habits into your daily routine
• Explore resources like Accelerated Resolution Therapy to process emotional residue

They also share the books, habits, and mindset shifts that helped them recover and lead with renewed purpose. This episode is both a reality check and a lifeline for educators who give their all every day.

Books Referenced during the episode

• Fair isn't Always Equal: https://amzn.to/47q4Tew
• Pause, Ponder, and Persist in the Classroom: https://amzn.to/4h9479j

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Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

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Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

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Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/ 

In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior Podcast, hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper dive deep into a pressing question from a school administrator: how can teachers shift their mindset when facing an increase in student referrals? Fresh from their professional learning in sunny Florida, Josh and Charle unpack the importance of understanding students' stories, trauma, and stress and why reactive discipline often misses the mark. They discuss practical ways educators can humanize their responses, the power of scenario-based reflection, and the need for ongoing training to equip staff for behavioral challenges.

Listeners will learn about the cohort model that's helping educators and leaders across the country build essential skills, foster a culture of support, and create lasting change for both students and staff. The hosts share favorite classroom mantras, including "firm but fair" and Nelson Mandela's "I never lose, I either win or I learn," offering inspiration to cultivate growth mindsets in every learning space. Whether you lead a campus or teach in a classroom, this episode delivers actionable strategies backed by real-life experience—and highlights how starting honest conversations is the first step to positive transformation.

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

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Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

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Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/ 

In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper unpack a common scenario in schools: a student becomes dysregulated, an administrator is called in to help, and instead of calming the situation, the student’s behavior escalates even further. Together, they break down the misperceptions that often fuel these interactions, the hidden triggers that push students into fight, flight, or freeze, and the impact of approaching discipline through fear instead of understanding.

Charle and Josh share proactive strategies for administrators and teachers to avoid unintentionally escalating students, and offer relationship-driven approaches that create safety, trust, and opportunities for learning. This powerful conversation sheds light on why punishment alone doesn’t create better behavior—and what truly does.

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Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

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Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

--

Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/ 

In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle a thoughtful listener question: How do I confront an issue with someone so it’s a productive conversation? Using brain-based research, stories of volatile conflict, and years of leadership and classroom experience, Charle and Josh explore why tough conversations often escalate and how to approach them in ways that lead to resolution instead of rupture. They share practical planning strategies, communication skills that reduce defensiveness, and insights into how the brain reacts under stress—all designed to help educators and leaders move through conflict with clarity, compassion, and confidence. If you’ve ever struggled with confrontation, this episode will equip you with the tools to turn conflict into connection.

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FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudy

Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

--

Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

--

Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/ 

In this inspiring conversation from the School Behavior Solutions Summit 2025, Brad Waid sits down with Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper—co-authors of the award-winning book The Language of Behavior—to explore how schools can rethink discipline and create trauma-responsive systems that truly support students and staff.

Together, they discuss:

✅ How their unique backgrounds as a former administrator and a former teacher-turned-therapist shaped their framework for transforming behavior practices

✅ The key message behind their nationwide keynotes and the systemic change they want to see in education

✅ Why they launched The Language of Behavior Podcast to provide ongoing tools and real conversations for educators

✅ The launch of their new cohort program designed to help districts implement long-term, sustainable school behavior solutions

With practical insights, honest reflections, and a shared passion for reimagining student support, Charle and Joshua offer school leaders a roadmap for building environments where connection, accountability, and growth replace punishment and frustration.

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FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudy

Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

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Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

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Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/ 

When a student is melting down, many educators default to the same response: “Take it to the hallway.” But does this actually help?

In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper unpack why isolating dysregulated students often escalates the problem instead of resolving it.

Drawing on brain science, trauma-responsive practices, and their own classroom and leadership experiences, they explore:

• Why the hallway strategy can trigger shame, embarrassment, or heightened dysregulation
• How the brain responds during stress, and why isolation rarely promotes regulation
• Alternative strategies that preserve student dignity and create space for de-escalation
• Time-Ins vs Time-Outs

If you’ve ever wondered why that “go cool off in the hall” approach doesn’t work, this conversation will give you practical, research-backed tools to replace it with strategies that actually calm, connect, and support students.

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FREE The Language of Behavior Book Study Kit: https://thrivingeducator.myflodesk.com/lobbookstudy

Do you have any questions for the podcast? Fill out this quick Google Form: https://forms.gle/u5axHazzuyN5pry76

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

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Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

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Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/ 

When a student returns to school after time in a mental health facility, the transition can feel like walking a tightrope for the child, their family, and the educators who want to help. In this episode of The Language of Behavior, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper dig into a listener’s question about what reintegration really requires.

Drawing from their experiences as leaders and educators, Charle and Josh shine a light on the hidden challenges students face during this vulnerable moment, from disrupted routines to strained relationships, and how schools can either smooth the path—or unintentionally create more roadblocks.

Together, they unpack what it takes to do this work well: assembling a dedicated mental health team, building bridges of communication between staff and families, and designing routines that prioritize safety, dignity, and connection. At its core, this conversation is about seeing beyond the paperwork or process and focusing on what every student needs most, to feel like they belong again.

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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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

--

Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

--

Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/ 

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: [email protected] 
• 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 and host of two popular podcasts, Joshua continues to inspire and empower educators and leaders worldwide.

Follow Joshua Stamper: 

• Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper 
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper 
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast 
• Subscribe to Aspire to Lead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 

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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at [email protected] to book Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits.

--

Review the Podcast

I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to us that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show.

--

Teach Better Podcast Network

This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Explore the Teach Better Podcast Network—your hub for insightful conversations covering diverse education topics. Our podcasts empower educators, fostering progressive, student-focused classrooms. Choose a podcast, subscribe, and dive into recent episodes now at https://www.teachbetterpodcastnetwork.com/