Testimonials
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
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
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
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
Sadie’s presence provided an encouraging, welcoming, and loving environment where disabilities became abilities.
– 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
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
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 made a difference in my daughter’s life. She has a diagnosed learning disability and is easily frustrated. Well, that did not happen when she was with Daisy! The dog helped build her confidence because Daisy helped her feel comfortable. Daisy did not judge her or know if she made a mistake.
– Parent
One of my struggling 2nd graders made significant progress in her DRA level after reading to Annie. She started the year at level 12 and finished the year at level 24. Reading to Annie helped this child’s self confidence improve greatly. This, in turn, helped her become a more successful reader!
– Teacher