carys, Author at National School Dog Alliance

Podcast with Alison Colley

In this episode, we’re joined by Ali Colley, the inspirational founder of Hope’s Therapy Dogs. Ali brings a wealth of experience as an educator and canine behaviour specialist, and she’s passionate about the power of dogs to support children’s emotional regulation, self-esteem, and learning.

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What Happened When Helping Animals Helped Children Too: Small Steps in Reading, Big Steps in Compassion: How a programme that was intended to help animals ALSO helped young children have a much brighter future, taught them compassion, boosted reading scores, and tripled reading minutes

carys / 30 June 2025

Howard Zolty, is the CEO/President of the National Organization Of STEM And Literacy Educators. He manages nationwide programmes that utilise innovative strategies to boost literacy and STEM achievement levels, while providing education equity, to help all children have a brighter future.

Author name: carys

Podcast with Alison Colley

What Happened When Helping Animals Helped Children Too: Small Steps in Reading, Big Steps in Compassion: How a programme that was intended to help animals ALSO helped young children have a much brighter future, taught them compassion, boosted reading scores, and tripled reading minutes