VIBE EDU Mailbag: The Event That Will Have You Feeling Equipped and Energized

VIBE EDU Mailbag: The Event That Will Have You Feeling Equipped and Energized

In this special Mailbag episode, the VIBE Edu crew dives into the upcoming two-day VIBE EDU event on July 31 and August 1 and explains what makes it different from a traditional conference. Instead of a big ballroom, disconnected sessions, and one-way presentations, this event is built around real conversation, connection, and voices from teachers, administrators, parents, and students. The episode previews the full experience, including the July 31 evening event, the August 1 live podcast recording, plated lunch, coaching sessions, and the chance to ask questions directly to the VIBE EDU team and speakers. They also share details about the speakers, the VIP experience, group discounts, and why this event is designed to leave attendees feeling *** Grab Your VIBE EDU Tickets at https://www.teachinginsideout.com/vibe-edu Connect with our hosts: * Kim Gameroz- https://www.selebrategoodtimes.com * Joshua Stamper- https://joshstamper.com * TJ Vari- https://theschoolhouse302.com * Mitch Weathers- https://organizedbinder.com

Retain Great Teachers by Supporting What They Actually Need

In this week's episode of the VIBE Edu Staff Wellness series, the crew closes out the conversation by focusing on teacher retention and what schools can do to keep great educators in the building. They talk about why retention is about more than “support,” how leaders can be more specific with resources and follow-through, and why teachers need to feel valued, empowered, and equipped to do the work well. The conversation also digs into the importance of spending time in classrooms, noticing the real pain points teachers face, and recognizing that new teachers and top performers often need different kinds of support. If you want practical ideas for improving staff wellness and building a school people want to stay in, this episode is for you *** Grab Your VIBE EDU Tickets at https://www.teachinginsideout.com/vibe-edu Connect with our hosts: Kim Gameroz- https://www.selebrategoodtimes.com/ Joshua Stamper- https://joshstamper.com/ TJ Vari- https://theschoolhouse302.com/ Mitch Weathers- https://organizedbinder.com/

How Hiring Shapes Staff Wellness

In this episode of the VIBE Edu Staff Wellness series, the crew shifts the focus to hiring practices and why they matter for the health of a school team. They talk about hiring for both the person and the position, filling gaps in a team, avoiding the trap of hiring only for cultural comfort, and using more intentional steps like mock lessons and student feedback to make better decisions.The conversation also explores how the wrong hire can create stress for everyone else on campus, while the right hire can strengthen culture, lighten the load, and improve the whole team. If you want to rethink hiring as part of staff wellness, this episode gives you a practical and honest framework.***Grab Your VIBE EDU Tickets at https://www.teachinginsideout.com/vibe-eduConnect with our hosts:Kim Gameroz- https://www.selebrategoodtimes.com/Joshua Stamper- https://joshstamper.com/TJ Vari- https://theschoolhouse302.com/Mitch Weathers- https://organizedbinder.com/

Spread the Work and Strengthen the Team

In episode 2 of the VIBE Edu summer staff wellness series, the crew focuses on team culture and why shared responsibility matters for preventing burnout. They dig into the danger of relying on the same few people for everything, the importance of capacity, and why leaders need to spread the work in ways that feel sustainable and fair. The conversation also explores how reflection, compensation, advocacy, and energy transfer all play a role in building a healthy school community. If you want a team that feels more connected, more supported, and less overloaded, this episode offers a practical and honest look at what needs to change. *** Grab Your VIBE EDU Tickets at https://www.teachinginsideout.com/vibe-edu Connect with our hosts: Kim Gameroz- https://www.selebrategoodtimes.com/ Joshua Stamper- https://joshstamper.com/ TJ Vari- https://theschoolhouse302.com/ Mitch Weathers- https://organizedbinder.com/

Organization will Save your Mental Health

In the first episode of the VIBE Edu summer series, the crew kicks off a conversation about staff wellness by focusing on end-of-year burnout. They explore the difference between fatigue and burnout, why organization matters, and how reflection, routines, and a strong sense of belonging can help educators finish the year without feeling completely drained. The episode also gets practical with ideas like using student support to lighten the load, building intentional check-in routines, and creating habits that help teachers leave work at work. If you’re looking for a reset before summer or a better plan for next year, this episode is a solid place to start. *** Grab Your VIBE EDU Tickets at https://www.teachinginsideout.com/vibe-edu Connect with our hosts: * Kim Gameroz- https://www.selebrategoodtimes.com/ * Joshua Stamper- https://joshstamper.com/ * TJ Vari- https://theschoolhouse302.com/ * Mitch Weathers- https://organizedbinder.com/