Testimonials
This experience has been a PHENOMENAL experience, not only for me as a teacher, but also for the children. I am so happy we were able to be a part of this program. It is amazing!
– Teacher
Sadie’s presence provided an encouraging, welcoming, and loving environment where disabilities became abilities.
– Teacher
Mrs. Grossman and Blu’s visits helped brighten the day of students who otherwise have real difficulty connecting with others. One student in particular struggled with severe anxiety and depression this year, but Blu’s visit was the one time when this 17-year-old would smile and become engaged with the class. It was amazing to witness the transformation.
– Teacher
I have students in my class that suffer emotionally and/or mentally due to attention issues or an inner battle with depression and anxiety. Kerrigan has eased their little minds and gave them something to look forward to each week.
– Teacher
The academic and behavioral growth of my students was impacted by our therapy dog visits. Students who never considered themselves readers suddenly began to go to the library to select books for personal reading enjoyment.
– Teacher
Your program is priceless! Each year I have seen my more reluctant readers grow to confident readers. Thank you for allowing us to participate.
– Teacher
Reading fluency is a HUGE goal in our new LA Journeys program. It was a weekly goal for kids to work on this goal using Frisco and Ms Marilyn as their audience, which helped keep all the kids excited about reading aloud – my best year fluency-wise yet!
– Teacher
My husband and I are so pleased with the Nor’wester Readers program. Hannah has given our son the individual attention he needs. She sits and listens to every word Kyle is trying to say. As a result, Kyle has improved his reading, oral speech, and his self confidence.
– Parent
The patience exhibited by Sadie while my students read to her was outstanding! She allowed the children to pet her, lie on her, kiss her, and she made them feel safe, secure, and valued.
– Teacher
Throughout the school year, Laila became a positive influence for a student who was previously “stuck,” and in turn, the student made great gains in becoming a more flexible thinker and easing his frustration independently.
– Teacher