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 safe and calming environment that benefits students, parents, and teachers alike. From adjusting lighting and furniture to choosing colors, sounds, and even scents, they dive into how each element can impact student emotions and behavior. With real-life stories, they illustrate how a thoughtfully designed classroom can help prevent negative triggers and reduce overwhelm, fostering a more positive and supportive atmosphere for everyone involved.
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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.
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.
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