S5:E9 School Leadership with a Therapy Dog (Guest: Elly Patterson)

In this episode, Sam chats with Deputy Principal Elly Patterson about introducing her therapy dog Elphie into a school environment and the thoughtful planning behind building a successful therapy dog program.

Elly shares how Elphie supports both students and staff through emotional regulation, transitions, connection, and wellbeing, while also discussing the importance of clear boundaries, documentation, and protocols in educational settings.

A practical and insightful conversation for anyone interested in therapy dog work in schools.

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