Testimonials
We have been able to incorporate speech and language skills during times with Moose. In addition, Moose has provided extra incentive for students to be on task during the week in school.
– Teacher
This program allows our students to open up and take risks that they may normally have difficulty doing on a daily basis. They look forward to our dog therapy days!
– Teacher
Sadie’s presence provided an encouraging, welcoming, and loving environment where disabilities became abilities.
– 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
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
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
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
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
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