ViBE EDU Podcast

This episode of the VIBE Edu podcast kicks off a new series on the myths of teaching and learning that quietly shape classrooms and often work against what students actually need. Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers unpack popular but misleading ideas such as fixed learning styles, choice boards as the answer to differentiation, and project based learning without a solid found...

In this VIBE Edu mailbag episode, the crew tackles real questions from teachers and leaders who are in the thick of behavior, burnout, and broken systems. Listeners hear practical responses to scenarios that feel all too familiar, including how to reset a class after things have gone sideways, what to do when support feels inconsistent, and how to lead up without a title. Joshua Stamper, Kim Gamer...

What if the biggest drain on your district is not budget or behavior but leaders drowning in email, constant crises, and a culture that worships being busy? In this final episode of the VIBE Edu leadership series, Kim Gameroz, Joshua Stamper, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers pull back the curtain on district level work, from teachers on special assignment to assistant superintendents and beyond.​They u...

What if the biggest threat to your school isn’t student behavior or test scores—but a principal stuck cutting the cake instead of leading? In this episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast, Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers pull back the curtain on principal leadership and expose how much power, autonomy, and influence this role truly has over teachers, students, and families.​From “e...

What if the most powerful leader on your campus isn’t the principal? In this episode of the VIBE EDU Podcast, Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers expose how the AP role can quietly make or break a school’s culture, systems, and sanity. They dig into what happens when an AP is treated like the “campus sheriff” versus the strategic backbone who protects instructional time, build...

In the first episode of the leadership series, Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers dismantle the phrase “I’m just a teacher” and show how real school improvement starts with the influence already inside your classroom. Hear powerful stories of teachers who quietly sparked district-wide change, became teacher of the year, or launched new initiatives simply by sending one bold e...

In this VIBE EDU Mailbag episode, Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers answer raw, real questions straight from classroom teachers and coaches. From a sub who swore they’d never return to a “most disrespectful class” note that crushed a teacher’s heart, the crew unpacks what’s really happening beneath those behaviors and how to respond without losing your sanity or your systems...

In this closing series episode on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the team dives deep into a real-life story of an autistic third grader whose love of reading collides with the stress of classroom transitions and a system stuck on traditional punishment practices. Join Kim Gameroz, Joshua Stamper, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers as they unpack what actually sparks these meltdowns, why suspensions oft...

In this 3rd Episode in the SEL series, the VIBE EDU crew delivers fresh, practical solutions to those stubborn classroom and campus issues that drain teachers and isolate students. Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers tackle real questions from educator communities, like how to repair broken peer relationships, battling invisible bullying, and building classrooms where every st...

This is not your typical education podcast! In Episode 18 of VIBE EDU, Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers take on the myths (and headlines) about social emotional learning. From outrageous studies to wild classroom stories (like the Play-Doh poop problem), they reveal why boxed SEL curriculums miss the mark and how real, relationship-based teaching transforms student growth....

The VIBE Edu Crew takes a deep dive into Social Emotional Learning, uncovering what it truly means and why it’s essential for belonging, growth, and lifelong success. Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper bring their signature honesty and humor to reveal how SEL is often misunderstood, seen as “one more thing,” or reduced to a checklist of lessons. In this conversation, they sha...

In this special episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper pause the series to answer your questions — straight from our listeners! We dig into three powerful and complex topics educators face every day: - What can teachers do when there’s no accountability — especially when administrators don’t hold others responsible? - How can we make PBIS work for...

In the final episode of the Student Behavior series, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper take a hard look at the systems that shape student behavior — and why so many of them simply don’t work. From tardy lines and lanyard passes to rigid bell schedules, the VIBE Edu crew exposes the outdated structures that look good on paper but fail to build real change. Instead of managing...

In this episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast , Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper continue the conversation on student discipline and unpacking the practices that need to stop, while replacing them with strategies that truly make a difference. The crew dives into what’s behind outdated discipline systems, why “punishment-first” approaches fall short, and how teachers and leaders c...

In this episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast, Kim Gameroz, Mitch Weathers, Joshua Stamper, and TJ Vari unpack the common but ineffective practices schools still use when addressing student behavior — and share what should replace them. We challenge traditional mindsets like:❌ “Students must come to the office for consequences.”❌ “If one student misbehaves in front of others, everyone will follow.”Ins...

The VIBE Edu crew — Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper — kick off a brand-new series on student behavior with real stories from the classroom and campus halls. From shocking incidents to everyday disruptions, we explore the root causes behind what we see, and why the responses students often receive don’t always help. In this episode, we dive into: ⚡ The wildest classroom mo...

In the final episode of our Educational System series, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper bring it all to the table — challenging long-held assumptions and reimagining what education could be. This dynamic conversation dives into: The role (and purpose) of homework today 📚 What accountability should look like on a campus Why fair isn’t always equal for students The possibili...

In this episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper dive into how teacher preparation programs shape the future of education. When new teachers enter the system, it’s not enough to hand them a classroom and a curriculum — they need to be equipped with the tools, mindset, and confidence to create meaningful change in their schools. The crew discusses wh...

In episode 10 of the VIBE Edu Podcast, the crew continues the series on The Educational System by tackling one of the toughest challenges in education—breaking barriers to meaningful change. Kim Gameroz, Joshua Stamper, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers dive into why systemic transformation is so difficult, from the deeply rooted “we’ve always done it this way” culture to the impact of state and distric...

The VIBE EDU crew launches a brand new series exploring The System of education. Kim Gameroz, Mitch Weathers, TJ Vari, and Joshua Stamper share raw reflections from their experiences as students, teachers, and leaders, unpacking why change in education feels so slow compared to the shifts we see in the world around us. Together, they challenge the “this is how we’ve always done it” mindset and sha...

In the final episode of our Teacher Evaluation series, Kim Gameroz, Joshua Stamper, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers dig into what educators are really saying about the process—and the feedback isn’t pretty. From YouTube polls to Spotify messages, teachers voiced frustration, mistrust, and disillusionment with current systems. The VIBE Edu team flips the script by reimagining what teacher evaluation co...

In Episode 3 of our Teacher Evaluations series, the VIBE Edu crew — Kim Gameroz, Joshua Stamper, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers — kick things off by recapping our unforgettable VIBE Edu event in California. Kim shares heartfelt testimonials from attendees, while Josh and Mitch reflect on their panel discussion about executive functioning and student behavior systems. Then we dive deep into the art (a...

In Part 2 of our VIBE Edu Podcast series on teacher evaluations, we shift from compliance to connection. Join Kim Gameroz, Joshua Stamper, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers as we unpack what it really looks like to support teachers, not just score them. This episode explores how frequent, informal, and trust-based coaching conversations can replace outdated one-and-done evaluation models. From peer obse...

In this powerful kickoff to a brand new series on the VIBE Edu Podcast, Kim Gameroz, Joshua Stamper, Mitch Weathers, and TJ Vari get real about teacher evaluations — the good, the bad, and the downright painful. We reflect on our worst experiences from both sides of the process and ask the hard questions:🔥 Why do so many evaluations feel like “gotcha” moments?🔥 How can leaders use evaluations to...

In the final episode of our four-part series on professional development, the VIBE Edu crew — TJ Vari, Kim Gameroz, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper — dig into what it really takes to move from learning to lasting change. This episode focuses on the doing and how routine practice, ongoing support, and real follow-through make all the difference. We explore the power behind the Hawaiian saying, “...