Aug. 19, 2025

Brag Tags, Herd Mentality, and the Power of Connection with Kim Gameroz

Brag Tags, Herd Mentality, and the Power of Connection with Kim Gameroz
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What does it really take to create a school community where both teachers and students thrive? In this energizing episode of The Language of Behavior, co-hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper sit down with educator, author, and edupreneur Kim Gameroz to unpack the power of belonging, intentional SEL, and celebrating the small wins that make a big difference.

From her days as a high school dance coach to leading nationwide movements like Celebrate Good Times and Teaching Inside Out, Kim shares how she’s helping educators reclaim joy and build strong, compassionate communities in their classrooms and schools.

Together, they dive into:

  • How “herd mentality” can be a healthy force—leaning into challenges and finding strength in community.
  • Simple, practical strategies like Brag Tags that can immediately transform classroom culture.
  • The importance of student voice, including a moving story from a neurodivergent learner who reshaped Kim’s perspective.
  • Why consistent systems, shared language, and compassion-based leadership matter more than ever.
  • Highlights from the Vibe EDU Unconference, where vulnerability and passion spark real change.

And in a fun twist, the Behind the Banter segment reveals how Kim, Charle, and Josh each “treat themselves” when they need a little recharge.

If you’re ready for fresh strategies, heartfelt stories, and a reminder that joy still belongs in education, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

About Kim Gameroz

Kim 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!

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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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Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD?

Contact Brad Waid at techbradwaid@gmail.com 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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