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One little dog makes a world of difference in special education class
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Johnson High student Will Crain, left, reaches down to greet Gracie, owned by Mike McWhorter, during the pooch’s visit Thursday morning to the special education class. The students visit with the dog as well as read to her and talk to her.
Despite being a Lhasa apso, Gracie could be the most popular student in Carrie Curran’s special education class at Johnson High School. She visits Curran’s students on a weekly basis with her owner Mike McWhorter. McWhorter, a Johnson High graduate, initially had no intention of bringing Gracie into the classroom after adopting her a couple of years ago.