Dr. T. J. Vari and Kim Gameroz—Supporting social emotional learning and college and career readiness at the National School Leaders’ Conference 2026
Our guest, Dr. T.J. Vari, is the Senior Director of Product Strategy at MaiaLearning with a focus on postsecondary planning for students worldwide. Dr. Vari is a former deputy superintendent, middle school assistant principal and principal, and high school English teacher. Dr. Vari is an award-winning educator, recognized speaker, and the co-founder of TheSchoolHouse302, a leadership development company with an international footprint. He is the co-author of 7 books oneducational leadership, which are the basis for his speaking engagements, coaching, and leadership development institutes.
Kim Gameroz, M.Ed., is a change agent and founder of Teaching Inside Out, revolutionizing classrooms through a systematic approach to teaching social and emotional skills. With over 15 years of experience coaching, training, and mentoring educators, students, and families globally, Kim has spoken at numerous conferences, consults for school districts, serves on SEL panels, and contributes to various publications and podcasts. Through Teaching Inside Out, as well as her second company, SELebrate Good Times, she has created a supportive community for heart-centered educators nationwide where she is committed to making teachers feel seen, valued, and SELebrated at her events and teacher retreats. Kim's award-winning book, "Becoming The Bison," is reshaping the future of social-emotional learning.
Your Host: Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP
Sponsor NAESP. National School Leaders Conference–Powered by NAESP is designed for Pre-K–12 principals andassistant principals, featuring high-impact learning tracks, networking, and the newly added "Camp Lead-A-Lot" retreat. Held July 13-15, 2026, Orlando, FL, learn more and register at naespconferenence.org.
Resources:
KimGameroz.com
Teaching Inside Out https://www.teachinginsideout.com/
SELebrate Good Times https://www.selebrategoodtimes.com/about-selebrate-good-times
Vibe EDU https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibe-edu-podcast/id1825476379
Greeting: Michelle Maslowski
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Author and Speaker
Dr. T.J. Vari is the Senior Director of Product Strategy at MaiaLearning with a focus on postsecondary planning for students worldwide. Dr. Vari is a former deputy superintendent, middle school assistant principal and principal, and high school English teacher. Dr. Vari is an award-winning educator, recognized speaker, and the co-founder of TheSchoolHouse302, a leadership development company with an international footprint. He is the co-author of 7 books on educational leadership, which are the basis for his speaking engagements, coaching, and leadership development institutes.
3X Founder, Author, Speaker, and SEL Coach
Kim Gameroz, M.Ed., is a change agent and founder of Teaching Inside Out,
revolutionizing classrooms through a systematic approach to teaching social and
emotional skills. With over 15 years of experience coaching, training, and mentoring
educators, students, and families globally, Kim has spoken at numerous conferences,
consults for school districts, serves on SEL panels, and contributes to various
publications and podcasts. Through Teaching Inside Out, as well as her second
company, SELebrate Good Times, she has created a supportive community for heart-
centered educators nationwide where she is committed to making teachers feel seen,
valued, and SELebrated at her events and teacher retreats. Kim's award-winning
book, "Becoming The Bison," is reshaping the future of social-emotional learning.
Featured Speakers:
Kim Gameroz
She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband, Shaun, and son, Wyatt. Through the VibeEDU Foundation, Kim is
expanding her mission of connection and belonging by launching the inaugural VibeEDU Fellowship, supporting the first
cohort of educators through an immersive experience designed to create lasting impact in schools and communities.
Visit KimGameroz.com to learn more about the work she does with schools and districts, as well as her teacher
community that is changing lives all over the country. Because no one was meant to do this work alone.