ViBE EDU Podcast

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 share how authentic SEL creates stronge...

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 all kids, not just some?
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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From tardy lines and lanyard passes to rigid bell schedules, the VIBE Edu crew exposes the outdated structures that look good on paper but fail to build real change.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 compliance, it’s time to transform ...

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The crew dives into what’s behind outdated discipline systems, why “punishment-first” approaches fall short, and how teachers and leaders can create environments built on trust...

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.”Instead, we explore practical, proven alt...

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 moments we’ve experienced
🧠 Stra...

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 possibility of revolutionary shifts in educat...

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 why understanding existing structures ...

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 district mandates that often limit innovat...

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 share strategies to push past traditio...

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 could look like. Imagine peer observat...

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 (and science) of teacher evaluations, ...

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 observation protocols to a powerful Japa...

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 actually support growth?🔥 What’s t...

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, “The knowing is in the doing,” and wh...

In this episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast, Joshua Stamper, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, and Mitch Weathers dive into what it really takes to transform professional development from checkbox compliance to meaningful, lasting growth.

The team tackles tough questions like:

– What do we bring to the table that breaks traditional PD norms?

– What questions should we be asking—but usually aren’t?

– And how do we shift from passive sit-and-get to acti...

In this episode, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper share the pivotal moments in their educational careers when professional development finally started to make sense—and matter.

We dig into questions like:
– When did PD finally click for you?
– What do you wish someone told you about creating or leading PD?
– When did you realize you weren’t alone in thinking PD needs a serious overhaul?

This episode i...

In the very first episode of the VIBE Edu Podcast, Kim Gameroz, TJ Vari, Mitch Weathers, and Joshua Stamper sit down for a raw, honest roundtable discussion about a topic every educator has strong feelings about—professional development.From the worst PD sessions they’ve ever endured to the real reasons educators are tuning out, this episode gets to the heart of why so much professional learning misses the mark. But it’s not just c...