How to Shorten the Line at the Principal’s Office

Traditional discipline isn’t working. Educators are seeing an increase in student behavior issues, but suspensions, detentions, and punitive measures often make things worse. In today’s episode, Joshua Stamper, educator and co-author of The Language of Behavior, shares how he shifted from punishment-based discipline to relationship-driven strategies—and how it transformed student behavior in his school.

If you’ve ever wondered how to handle disruptive behavior without sending students out of class, this episode will give you practical strategies you can use right away.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

💡 Why traditional discipline methods fail – and what works better.
💡 The moment Joshua realized punishment wasn’t fixing behavior issues.
💡 How trauma-informed strategies help students regulate their emotions.
💡 The “Push-In Model” – an alternative to sending kids out of class.
💡 Simple ways to build trust and connection with students.

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Joshua Stamper – Bio as Submitted

Joshua Stamper is a dedicated educator, speaker, author, and creator of Aspire to Lead. With a rich background in teaching and school administration, Joshua brings invaluable insight into the challenges and opportunities within the education system.

His personal journey as a struggling student, combined with nine years of experience as a middle school administrator, fuels his passion for creating supportive and transformative learning environments. Joshua is committed to helping educators and leaders unlock their full potential, fostering growth, and inspiring lasting change in education.

As the author of the new book The Language of Behavior, Joshua focuses on equipping educators with trauma-responsive strategies and alternative behavior practices to support student success. Through his work, he continues to empower education professionals to lead with empathy, implement innovative approaches, and make a meaningful impact in their schools and communities.

Through his work, he continues to empower education professionals to lead with empathy, implement innovative approaches, and make a meaningful impact in their schools and communities.