Sikeston R-6 Schools

Meet

Jackson, Therapy Dog

"Thank you so much for allowing Jackson to visit my room. The visit had a calming effect in my room this morning."

-Misty Murphy, Sikeston R-6 Teacher

Jackson gets to visit students at Matthews Elementary 11/1/2017

Have a question for Jackson?

Meet Jackson's Handler

Kristen Rapert

Hello! My name is Kristen Rapert and I am Jackson’s handler. Jackson and I were paired together in March of 2016 by CARES, Inc. To become a handler, I had to attend a week long training in Concordia, KS. I did not know Jackson before the first day of training when we were paired up. During that week of training, I learned over 50 commands that Jackson had been trained to do. We practiced all the things Jackson had learned in prison. On the last day, we visited the prisoners who trained Jackson. We then took a public access test that allows us to go anywhere in public. After graduation we worked at Lee Hunter Elementary for two years. I have actually been in the Sikeston R-6 School District for 14 years. Now we visit all the schools! I am super excited to meet all the students in Sikeston. Feel free to click that "Email" button above to let me know if you have questions!

Therapy Dog Program by the Numbers

91% of Students and Staff report seeing Jackson on Campus.
91% of Students and Staff report mood improvement or possible improvement when Jackson visits school.
97% of Students and Staff believe Jackson has an important role or may have an important role here at Sikeston R-6 School District.

Where is Jackson?

Week of August 30^th - Wing
Week of September 6^th - Southeast
Week of September 13^th - Lee Hunter
Week of September 20^th - Kindergarten
Week of September 27^th - Middle School
Week of October 4^th - Junior High
Week of October 11^th - Alt Center
Week of October 18^th - Wing
Week of October 25^th - SCTC
Week of November 1^st -Southeast
Week of November 8^th - Lee Hunter
Week of November 15^th - Kindergarten
Week of November 22^nd - SCTC
Week of November 29^th - Middle School
Week of December 6^th - Junior High
Week of December 13^th - Alt Center