47. How Small Moments Reveal Big Stress in Schools
Sometimes it’s not the crisis itself that breaks us—it’s the little moments afterward. The forgotten email. The sharp tone. The student who suddenly shuts down.
In this heartfelt November episode of The Language of Behavior, Joshua Stamper and Charle Peck explore how acute stress silently weaves its way through classrooms and campuses after life-altering moments—both personal and collective. From community tragedies to quiet, unseen struggles, they unpack how stress reshapes behavior, focus, and emotional connection among students and staff alike.
Drawing from real stories, they share what to look for when stress hides behind perfectionism, irritability, or withdrawal—and how small acts of compassion can change the course of someone’s day. You’ll hear practical strategies to help educators and leaders:
- Recognize subtle signs of stress before they erupt into burnout or meltdown
- Create “micro-moments” of recovery and regulation throughout the school day
- Lead with empathy while maintaining healthy boundaries and routines
- Use reflection, humor, and movement to strengthen community and connection
And in this week’s Behind the Banter, Josh and Charle share their own small habits that bring balance amid chaos (spoiler: it’s not all mindfulness and green smoothies).
This episode is a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t happen in grand gestures—it happens in the small moments of noticing, listening, and leading with heart.
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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 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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