We would like to welcome Ellie to Monee Elementary, our new therapy dog! She is excited to support our students, staff and district with a focus on the following goals:
Goal #1: Reduce anxiety levels and assist students to decompress after traumatic circumstances
Goal #2: Decrease the emotional trauma of a critical incident/event for students, teachers, and staff
Goal # 3: Increase student empathy/compassion
Goal #4: Decrease retaliatory violence
Goal #5; Improve self-esteem and helps students stay connected to social networks
Goal #6: provide opportunities to develop positive relationships
Ellie’s Resume
Handler: Dr. Amos K. Vaughn II -principal of Monee Elementary School
Name: Ellie
Title: Facility Therapy Dog at Monee Elementary School/ District Therapy Dog
Breed: 100 % Golden Retriever
Birthdate: 3/17/2018
Color: Gold
Favorite Food: Turkey & Beef Triscuits
Activities: Playing with children, long walks, playing in the water, and walks on the beach.
Training: Ellie was donated to the Brevard County Sheriff and trained for six months by the Paws and Stripes College in Florida.
Certification: Ellie is a trained and certified therapy dog.
Experience: Ellie is new to Monee Elementary and Crete Monee School District. She is excited to be a part of the Crete Monee family!
