Published Janurary 12, 2026
By Denev Bravo
Willow, a three-year-old Bichon Frise, starts every school day with going to school at Northwest Career and Technical Academy with Mr. Amey and his wife. As soon as she trots through the doors, she’s ready for her daily routine: getting her belly rubs, playtime, and hallway adventures in the 500's.
Her mornings usually begin in the 500's Hallway where she has her collection of toys, not only playing with them, but taking pride and showing them off. Students passing by her, calling her "Willow Pillow" as she soaks in every little bit of attention with a little wag of her tail.
“Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark,” Willow explained.
Willow heads outside with a freshman every class. Every year she gets a brand new batch of students and every year she picks and chooses her favorites. Letting those who she loves lets her pick her up and sit her on her lap.
“Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof," Willow yapped.
Willow can do something that no one else can do in Mr. Amey‘s class, which is taking naps. She curls up into the corner of her bed, enjoying her beauty sleep after a long day of playing with her toys.
“Woof Woof Bark B-Woof,” Willow said, nodding off.
Photos by Denev Bravo