Meet Charlie: Highlands School District’s first-ever therapy dog

Charlie, a Labrador retriever, visits a eighth grade class while spending time with Highlands Middle School Principal Becky Bragan on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

Charlie, a Labrador retriever, visits an eighth grade class while spending time with Highlands Middle School Principal Becky Bragan on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.

Highlands Middle School Principal Becky Bragan, pictured with Charlie, a Labrador retriever, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Charlie recently completed his Canine Nine Good Citizen certification and will work as a therapy dog at the facility.

Highlands Middle School Principal Becky Bragan walks down a hall with Charlie, who she says will not only provide comfort to students but is expected to build children’s self-esteem and teach acceptance.