Quietly Making Noise-You're the Para They remember (bonus material)

Quietly Making Noise is more than just a professional development guide-it's a heartfelt, humorous, and empowering journey through the world of paraprofessionals and educators who work behind the scenes to calm chaos, support young minds, and bring kindness into the classroom.

Written with passion, wisdom, and real-life experience, this book dives deep into social-emotional learning (SEL), behavior management, PBIS strategies, communication techniques, and the emotional core of working with children. Each chapter offers tools, insights, stories, and printables to help paras become the steady, loving presence students remember.

From de-escalation to data tracking, calming strategies to communication do's and don'ts, this guide reminds readers that they are not "just the aide"-they are the safe hands, the voice of reason, and sometimes the reason a child keeps going.

With toolkits, jokes, affirmations, quizzes, and quotes, Quietly Making Noise is the ultimate guide for paras, teachers, and anyone called to support kids. It's professional, personal, practical, and powerful.