Episodes
April 22, 2025
22. Balancing Trust and Accountability with Hard-to-Reach Students
How do you hold a student accountable without damaging the fragile relationship you've worked so hard to build? In this episode, Charle and Joshua tackle a powerful listener question about navigating behavior challenges with ...
April 15, 2025
Rethinking ISS and SEL Integration for Real Behavior Change
What if In-School Suspension wasn’t just about separation, but transformation? In this episode, Charle and Joshua respond to a powerful question from educator Leah Hobbs: How can we integrate social emotional learning (SEL) i...
April 8, 2025
Designing Calm in the Chaos
In this reflective episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper revisit some of the most impactful insights from the Thriving Educator LIVE series—focusing on how our physical environment plays a crucial role in shaping student be...
April 1, 2025
The Influence of Presence in Student Communication
Ever notice how a simple shift in tone or a slight change in proximity can completely alter a student's response? In this episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the unseen yet powerful impact of presence on student behavior. Th...
March 25, 2025
Uncovering Hidden Triggers in Student Behavior
What happens when a student’s behavior seems completely unpredictable? A listener asks how to determine triggers for a student who seems to have none, and in this episode, Charle and Joshua dive deep into the hidden factors b...
March 18, 2025
Rethinking Student Engagement and Behavior Interventions with Kasey Schurtz & Brian Miller
Teachers are facing more challenges than ever when it comes to student behavior, engagement, and emotional well-being. In this powerful episode, special guests Kasey Schultz and Brian Miller join Charle and Joshua to break do...
March 11, 2025
Supporting Anxiety with Strategies for Healing and Daily Success
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges students and educators face, yet it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle the big question: How can anxiety be treated, and ho...
March 4, 2025
Hope, Healing, and the Power to Save a Life with Kevin Hines
At 19, Kevin Hines made the devastating decision to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge. He survived. Today, he is one of the world’s leading voices in mental health and suicide prevention, using his second chance at life to brin...
Feb. 25, 2025
Tools for Student Stress and Anxiety
Stress is a normal part of life, but when does it cross the line into an anxiety disorder? In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper break down the key differences between everyday stress and clinical anxiety, especiall...
Feb. 18, 2025
Breaking the ADHD Struggle Cycle
Students with ADHD often find themselves at odds with the traditional school model by struggling to sit still, focus, or meet rigid expectations that don’t align with how their brains are wired. So what can educators do to tr...
Feb. 11, 2025
Finding Your Calm to Handle Student Discipline with Clarity
February is here, and if you’re feeling the weight of student behaviors reaching their peak, you’re not alone. Research shows that February is the highest month for student referrals , making it one of the most stressful time...
Feb. 5, 2025
The Introduction of The Language of Behavior - by Joshua Stamper
In this special episode, Joshua Stamper reads the introduction to The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success . Dive into the heart of the book as Joshua explores key sections like Are We Failing? , Regai...
Jan. 28, 2025
Bridging Cultures to Support Mental Health
How can educators support non-English speaking students and families who hold different cultural beliefs around mental health? In this thought-provoking episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the complexities of navigating cult...
Jan. 21, 2025
Supporting Students When You're Their Trusted Adult
What happens when a student places all their trust in you and no one else? In this episode, Charle and Joshua unpack the delicate dance of earning trust while knowing when to pass the baton. With stories, insights, and action...
Jan. 15, 2025
The Power of Gratitude with Lainie Rowell
What if gratitude could be the game-changer for mental health in schools? Join Charle and Joshua as they sit down with Lainie Rowell, author of Evolving Gratitude , for a powerful conversation on the science and magic of grat...
Jan. 7, 2025
Not Moving Up the Ladder of Conflict in Times of Choas
Ever feel like the world is spinning out of control, and all eyes are on you? In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper explore the art of keeping your cool when chaos erupts. Tackling the question "How do I stay calm w...
Jan. 1, 2025
Strategies for Deescalating Aggressive Situations
Tensions rise, emotions boil over, and suddenly, you're faced with a student on the brink of aggression. What do you do? In this episode, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle one of the most challenging and pressing question...
Dec. 24, 2024
Reaching the Unreachable: 17 Strategies for Avoidant Students
Ever faced a student who simply shuts down, refusing to engage or even lift a pencil? In this week's episode, Charle and Joshua dive into the often-overlooked challenges of avoidant students—the ones who declare, "I'm just he...
Dec. 18, 2024
How to Assess our Student's Level of Risk Effectively?
In this critical episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle and Josh tackle a sensitive yet vital topic: "How to Assess Our Student's Level of Risk Effectively?" Together, they explore the warning signs—both verbal and non-...
Dec. 10, 2024
Planting the Seeds of Positive Student Behavior with Todd Nesloney
In this special episode of The Language of Behavior , we welcome our very first guest, the extraordinary Todd Nesloney! As an award-winning author, speaker, and renowned school leader, Todd brings a wealth of wisdom and heart...
Dec. 3, 2024
Navigating Student Mental Health from Curiosity to Crisis
In this episode of The Language of Behavior, hosts Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper explore the critical topic of student mental health and the importance of timely referrals to school counselors. Join them as they discuss how ...
Nov. 26, 2024
Should Teachers Assess Student Mental Health?
How can teachers identify when a student is struggling with their mental health? In this compelling episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper take on the big question: "Should teachers assess studen...
Nov. 19, 2024
How Teachers Can Be Proactive to Prevent Escalating Behaviors
In this important episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper dive into a powerful listener question: "How can teachers be proactive to prevent behaviors from escalating?" Charle and Joshua share acti...
Nov. 11, 2024
Environment Strategies to Reduce Student Behaviors
In this week's episode of The Language of Behavior , Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper tackle a listener's question: "How do we set up a classroom to reduce behaviors?" Charle and Joshua explore practical strategies to create a ...