Hello!

My name is Maverick Karlen and I am a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.  I am a Goldenbernedoodle (mix of Golden Retriever, Poodle, and Bernese Mountain Dog) who LOVES coming to school to help the students and staff!  I can be found at school with my handler/mom, Mrs. Karlen, who is a School Counselor at West De Pere Middle School. 

Research has shown that therapy dogs support psychological and academic growth while increasing social skills and self-esteem in children and adolescents.  Therapy dogs have been trained to provide emotional support which positively impacts academic skills, emotional functioning, and communication skills.  In addition, the use of therapy dogs may decrease anxiety, improve self-esteem, and increase overall academic achievement in students.

If you have any questions about working with me, please contact Laura Karlen at lkarlen@wdpsd.com or call at 920-337-1099 ext. 2127.