Nov. 2, 2025
356. Turning Behavior Support into a Promise of Care: Featuring Tim Grivois
What if behavior support wasn’t a system to manage but a promise to keep? In this inspiring episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper and guest Tim Grivois explore how leaders can transform traditional approaches to behavior into authentic commitments to student well-being and inclusion. Drawing from his experiences as a teacher, principal, and consultant, Tim challenges the norms of PBIS and “Check-In/Check-Out” systems, offering strategies that center relationships, trust, and belonging. Together, they unpack how to empower staff through meaningful professional learning, better support students with ADHD, and model true self-care that sustains both educators and school culture.
About Tim Grivois:
Dr. Tim Grivois believes professional development should feel like a conversation about something we are building together, not a compliance exercise. After more than twenty-two years as a teacher, school leader, and now the Executive Director of TGS Educational Consulting, Tim helps schools design learning experiences that respect how adults learn and make it easier to live the learning out loud in classrooms the next day. Through TGS, Tim partners with schools and districts across the country to simplify PBIS, Check-In/Check-Out (CICO), social-emotional learning, and ADHD-inclusive practices so they feel more human and less like paperwork. His sessions are known for being practical, relational, and fun, creating space for educators to laugh, connect, and try new ideas without fear of getting it wrong. A teacher once told him, “I was going to call out sick today, but I saw you on the calendar and decided not to.” That is the kind of PD Tim aims to create. Tim writes and speaks about adult learning, educator wellness, behavior support, and ADHD in ways that connect research to everyday realities. He believes that when educators feel safe, seen, and trusted, they learn better, and when professional learning feels relevant and collaborative, everyone wins. Tim lives in Tucson, Arizona, where he spends time cooking for his family, lifting heavy circles at the gym, and exploring the desert with his partner and kids. His guiding principle is simple: professional learning should honor the people doing the learning and invite everyone to live the learning out loud together.Follow Tim Grivois
- Website:www.tgseducationalconsulting.com
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tgseducationalconsulting/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tgsedconsulting
- Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothygrivois/
- YouTube:@timgrivois153
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— #1 New Release, "The Language of Behavior" is NOW Available! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVT32KQ1?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d18e5a44a6582a22d15ee23193af7bb8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Language of Behavior is an essential guide for school leaders committed to transforming their school culture and addressing student behavior through a more compassionate, effective approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate. Packed with real-world case studies, evidence-based practices, and insights into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, The Language of Behavior provides school leaders with the tools to create lasting, meaningful change. It offers a roadmap to reduce behavior issues, re-engage students and staff, and establish a culture of accountability and empathy. This book is not just a reference—it's a call to lead with vision and transform how we approach discipline, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Bulk Orders: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders —
