Roxy Reading is a donation dependent organization whose registered pet therapy teams promote literacy in schools, deliver comfort to children navigating the court system, bring relief to young victims of violent crimes, and support to pediatric patients and medically fragile kids residing in group homes.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Diane Smith

Founder
Founding Board President, February, 2010
Retired RRTD President, February 2016

Sharon Fleck

President
Elected RRTD President, November, 2015
RRTD Director of Schools 2012
Chairperson Strut Your Mutt With Roxy Fundraisers 2013, 2014

Linda McCrillis

Chairperson
Elected Board Member, November, 2010
RRTD Board Chairman
Therapy Dog Team Leader

Kathy Hatton

Secretary
Appointed Secretary to RRTD Board of Directors, August 2011

Cécile Balizet

Treasurer
Founding Board Member, February, 2010
Therapy Dog Team Leader
Retired MERCK Marketing Manager

BOARD MEMBERS

Jo-Anne Atwell

Elected Board Member, November, 2015
Licensed Realtor in PA (Flo Smerconish) and NJ (River Valley Realty)

Anne Hoy

Elected RRTD Board Member, July, 2014
Therapy Dog Team Leader

Diane Smith

Founding Board President, February, 2010
Retired RRTD President, February 2016

James Wagner

Elected Board Member, January, 2016

ADVISORS

Susie Danzis

Past RRTD Board Member
Certified Dog Trainer/Owner, Training Tails Dog Training

Sean Diver

Past RRTD Board Chairman
Dog Owner

Hollie B. John

Past RRTD Board Member
Attorney, Jacobson & John, LLP

Stacee Paley

Past RRTD Board Member
Dog Owner
Psychotherapist

DIRECTORS

Lenore C.Z. Suhanec

Director of Marketing
Creative Director/Owner, Pink Sky Studios

Phyllis Mikolaj

Director of Schools

Amy Rose

Director of Courthouse Therapy Dogs Program

Anne Hoy

Director of Doylestown Hospital Pediatric Unit Program

Tracey Vazquez

Director of Pedia Manor Program

“Giving back to the community is important to us. These programs directly benefit the families who patronize our business. If we can give a child a leg up in literacy skills, it’s a good choice for us and our kids.”
— Business Owner

2013-09-23T16:30:37+00:00

“Giving back to the community is important to us. These programs directly benefit the families who patronize our business. If we can give a child a leg up in literacy skills, it’s a good choice for us and our kids.” — Business Owner

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/business-owner-1/

“Lots of good kids struggle in school or have a hard time due to issues out of their control. I feel blessed to be in a position to donate to a group that is out there on the front line helping these kids.”
— Contributor

2013-09-23T16:30:08+00:00

“Lots of good kids struggle in school or have a hard time due to issues out of their control. I feel blessed to be in a position to donate to a group that is out there on the front line helping these kids.” — Contributor

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/contributor-1/

“I accompanied a terrified little girl into court to testify. I told her my dog liked to be hugged and she immediately wrapped herself around him. That gesture gave her the courage to speak up. It doesn’t get any better than that."
— Volunteer

2013-09-23T16:28:31+00:00

“I accompanied a terrified little girl into court to testify. I told her my dog liked to be hugged and she immediately wrapped herself around him. That gesture gave her the courage to speak up. It doesn’t get any better than that.” — Volunteer

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/teacher-3/

"They affect everyone they come in contact with—social workers, judges, families, and staff—in a positive way. What an amazing change this has made in the courthouse!"
— Courthouse Staffer

2013-09-23T16:24:52+00:00

“They affect everyone they come in contact with—social workers, judges, families, and staff—in a positive way. What an amazing change this has made in the courthouse!” — Courthouse Staffer

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/courthouse-staffer/

"I find it remarkable that every single child I asked said that they like reading to the therapy dogs because the dogs don’t make fun of them.”
—Teacher

2013-09-23T16:23:19+00:00

“I find it remarkable that every single child I asked said that they like reading to the therapy dogs because the dogs don’t make fun of them.” —Teacher

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/teacher-2/

“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the book about dogs. You know what? I like reading now.”
— Child

2013-09-23T16:20:10+00:00

“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the book about dogs. You know what? I like reading now.” — Child

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/101/

“For many children, reading out loud is scary. I’ve seen so many kids take this leap while reading to their trusted four-legged companion. It’s a privilege to witness this milestone.”
—Volunteer

2013-09-23T16:27:40+00:00

“For many children, reading out loud is scary. I’ve seen so many kids take this leap while reading to their trusted four-legged companion. It’s a privilege to witness this milestone.” —Volunteer

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/volunteer-2/

“I often see former students when they are on holiday breaks. The kids who were in the Roxy Reading program, without fail, mention the good times they had with their therapy team. The positive impact just doesn’t wear off!”
— Teacher

2013-09-23T16:21:22+00:00

“I often see former students when they are on holiday breaks. The kids who were in the Roxy Reading program, without fail, mention the good times they had with their therapy team. The positive impact just doesn’t wear off!” — Teacher

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/teacher-1/

"One of our special needs students only calmed down when he was with the therapy dog. We put a lock of the dog’s hair in a plastic bag in his pocket to touch when he needed relief. This got him over a bad patch in second grade.”
—Volunteer

2013-09-23T16:25:56+00:00

“One of our special needs students only calmed down when he was with the therapy dog. We put a lock of the dog’s hair in a plastic bag in his pocket to touch when he needed relief. This got him over a bad patch in second grade.” —Volunteer

http://roxyreading.org/testimonials/volunteer-1/