Teacher Repair Kit

Every teacher has stood in front of a classroom that felt impossible.  This book is your lifeline. "The Teacher Repair Kit" provides practical, battle-tested strategies  for managing challenging behaviors, building authentic relationships  with difficult students, and surviving the toughest teaching  environments without burning out. 

Drawing from years of experience in alternative education, juvenile  programs, and emotional support classrooms, this guide offers real  solutions for real problems:  De-escalation techniques that actually work Building trust with students who've been let down by every adult in  their lives Managing your own stress and avoiding compassion fatigue Creating structure in chaotic environments Trauma-informed approaches that don't require a psychology degree Crisis management and safety planning Practical communication strategies for parents, administrators, and  colleagues.  

Whether you're teaching in alternative education, working with at-risk  youth, or just facing a particularly challenging class, The Teacher Repair Kit gives  you the tools to not just survive—but thrive. 

No theory. No jargon. Just honest, practical advice from someone who's  been there.