AIM Academy & Scoop
Facility Dog
Scoop was placed at AIM Academy in Conshohocken in November 2021. She worked there every school day helping kids with many different tasks related to learning. She helped in occupational therapy sessions where she assisted students working on such skills as mindfulness, core strength, and sequencing. She also aided in speech pathology sessions where she helped students gain confidence while reading and practicing skills related to speaking, writing, and language. In addition, she provided an overall calming presence to students at the school. Whether it was test anxiety, reading shyness, or managing social interactions, she was there as a resource to encourage and empower the fearless learners of AIM Academy.
At the culmination of the 2025/26 school year, Scoop retired as a Facility Dog and is living her best pet life with her former primary handler, Liz Strauss.
“Scoop has brought so much love and joy to our community. She loves to greet students and teachers in the morning, lean in for pets, and has a keen sense of knowing when a student needs a warm hug.”
~ Liz Strauss, Upper School Counselor and Primary Handler