I am a professor, author, keynote speaker, and therapy dog partner. At SUNY Oneonta, I teach literacy courses to both future and current teachers. As a researcher, I research learning in innovative courses, innovative inquiry spaces for children, and children’ experiences in my innovative dog therapy lab in a local elementary school. Speaking about innovation in education, especially in the area of Animal-Assisted Education, is my passion. In addition, I am also an author of several books in the area of Animal-Assisted Education in educational settings, such as “Teachers and Therapy Dog Teams: Innovative Collaborations to Make a Difference for Children,” and a children’s book (“Carmel Goes to School”) with the therapy dog theme.