BONUS: Professional Development Done Differently with Kim Gameroz

How can professional development feel energizing instead of exhausting?

In this bonus episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Kim Gameroz to talk about the upcoming Vibe EDU event on July 31st in Anaheim, California. They share the vision behind this unique PD experience that brings together educators, leaders, and parents for real connection, vulnerability, and actionable strategies.

Kim reveals:

• Why Vibe EDU is different from typical conferences
• What to expect (keynotes, breakouts, teacher panels, student speakers)
• How the event builds community and combats isolation
• Ticket details (available May 1st with 10% off for the first week)
• Why educators leave energized for the school year

If you’re craving PD that feels like a “herd running toward the storm” together, this conversation will give you a taste of what’s coming.

Grab tickets at https://www.teachinginsideout.com/vibe-edu

About Kim GamerozKim 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.comandTeachingInsideOut.com
• Instagram:@SELebrateGoodTimesandTeaching_Inside_Out
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-gameroz-18144b1b0/
• Private Facebook Group:Becoming the B.I.S.O.N.
• Podcast Episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3z4PCLMdcjNp0BLa5HmvYa?si=23acb58d4eb04f16

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