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Teacher’s Pet: September/October 2023

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Originally published in TEACH Magazine, September/October 2023 Issue

Name: Hugo
Age: 3 years
Breed: Goldendoodle
Characteristics: cuddly, silly, springy legs
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Parent: Noemi M.

Name: Mac
Age: 5 years
Breed: Golden Retriever
Characteristics: gentle, outgoing, playful
Location: Ontario, Canada
Parent: Megan P.

Name: Miles
Age: 3 years
Breed: Tabby
Characteristics: calm, loving, sweet
Location: North Carolina, USA
Parent: Eric G.

Name: Wynnie
Age: 2 years
Breed: Black Mouth Cur Mix
Characteristics: determined, smart, sweet
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Parent: Hadley Z.

During COVID, Wynnie would often feature on video calls with students. She was a puppy back then and the students loved watching her grow! She brought them so much joy and helped them connect with each other. Now that classes are back in person, students still like to hear Wynnie stories and always ask to see pictures of her.


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