Lake County Gazette

Dr. Ginny Hiltz, principal of Meadowbrook Elementary School, has written a children's book centered on Krieger, the facility dog for Northbrook School District 28. The book, titled "Krieger’s Crew: A School Facility Dog’s Journey," tells the story of how Krieger assists students and teachers at his school.

“Facility dogs, a special type of trained therapy dog, can fill a unique role and have a huge positive impact on their school communities,” Dr. Hiltz said.

Krieger joined District 28 as its facility dog in 2020 after previously being stationed at Greenbriar Elementary School. He is certified by Canines 4 Comfort. The book is scheduled for publication in November and is available for preorder. Dr. Hiltz and Krieger are also expected to appear live on Good Day Chicago (FOX 32) on Thursday, Oct. 2 at around 7:20 a.m.

Northbrook School District 28 includes Meadowbrook Elementary School as well as Greenbriar Elementary School, Northbrook Junior High School, and Westmoor Elementary School within Cook County (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 182 teachers with an average salary of $85,866; most are women and none have more than ten absences per year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The student population is predominantly White at 77 percent, with Asian students making up over 13 percent (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In 2020, spending per student was nearly $35,000 for a total district expenditure exceeding $64 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).