Lori Crozier

Crozier’s innovative idea, “Therapy Dog Improves Mental Health & Academics,” will allow Cler-Mont Elementary to support the cost of adding a therapy dog to the school’s staff. Teachers and school counselors work every day with students who have experienced some type of trauma, which can affect brain development, behavior and overall health. Adding a therapy dog to the school’s staff will provide an innovative approach to helping students become successful while overcoming the impact of trauma and the academic or social-emotional challenges that arise.