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In this episode of 'Getting Inspired with Dr. Barb', Dr. Daniel Dooley, a superintendent and innovator in education, discusses the transformative impact of therapy dogs in schools. He shares his journey of creating and implementing a therapy dog program to address the changing needs of students, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. The conversation highlights the importance of social-emotional learning, the legislative support for therapy programs, and the future of animal-assisted interventions in education. Dr. Dooley emphasizes the need for innovative practices to enhance student well-being and academic success, showcasing the profound bond between children and therapy animals.

Please connect with Amazing Dr. Dooley by following Absecon Public Schools Therapy Dog Program and Absecon Public Schools District:

School district website: www.abseconschools.org 

Absecon Public Schools Therapy Dog Program Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/abseconschoolstherapydogs?igsh=MXRnOW9pb2xsc2FrZg==

School district facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AbseconPublicSchools⁠

School district Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/abseconpublicschools/?hl=en

School district LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/absecon-public-schools/posts/?feedView=all

School district Twitter:

https://x.com/AbseconSchools?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Note: B-roll showing dogs and children are not from therapy dog visits. B-roll was used only to show interactions between children and dogs in any settings.