Publisher's Synopsis
The Quiet Work: Stories and Strategies for Teaching at the Edge
by Ivy J. Garmon Part of the Unexpected Grace Series
The right moment. The right response. The adult who stays.
In The Quiet Work, veteran special educator Ivy J. Garmon weaves honest, powerful classroom stories with actionable strategies for reaching children in crisis-those who fight, flee, or shut down when the world feels too overwhelming.
This isn't a book of systems or quick fixes. It's a guide for those standing in the gap-for the teachers, coaches, and caregivers who meet kids in their hardest moments and choose connection over control.
Inside you'll find:
Trauma-informed strategies that work in everyday moments
Tools for de-escalation, emotional regulation, and relationship repair
Practical guidance for helping kids feel safe, seen, and capable
Reflections to keep you grounded when the work feels too hard
This is the quiet work:
Practical tools. Real stories.
And the steady presence that helps kids feel safe, seen, and whole.
