Becoming the Bison Book Review

About this episode

In this episode, Ryan Read reviews the book 'Becoming the Bison' by Kim Gameroz, discussing its impact on educators and social-emotional learning.

I review the book, Becoming the Bison by Kim Gameroz. Kim Gameroz, M.Ed., is a change agent, published author, and founder of Teaching Inside Out, where she is 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 conferences nationwide, consults for school districts, serves on SEL panels, and contributes to publications and podcasts focused on transforming education from the inside out. ​ She is the author of Becoming the BISON , a bold call for educators to face challenges head-on and lead with intentional action. Through Teaching Inside Out and her second company, SELebrate Good Times, Kim has built a thriving community of heart-centered educators across the country. She is committed to ensuring teachers feel seen, valued, and SELebrated through her events, professional development, and retreats.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Read

Guest: Kim Gameroz

Topics covered

• book review
• social and emotional learning
• educational change
• teacher support
• professional development

Keywords

• Becoming the Bison
• Kim Gameroz
• social emotional skills
• educational transformation
• teacher development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Teaching Inside Out, SELebrate Good Times

Books & works: Becoming the Bison

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