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AUG 2013

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{my other life } , laugh, sel, mentor ents. We coun our stud nd cry with a Teaching Teens No two days are ever the same at Atlantis Alternative High School in Flint, Mich., where Carrie Schaaf has taught English and art for the past five years. Schaaf also puts her artistic talents to good use as a nail tech at Wild Side Spa in Davison, Mich., working evenings and weekends. "Our school is labeled an alternative program because we offer an alternative to the standard school setup," says Schaaf, who holds an undergraduate degree in education and a master's degree in liberal studies. "If students have struggled along their educational journey, if they are young parents, or if they simply want a more relaxed, accepting environment, they come to our program. "We deliver Michigan's state-mandated curriculum, but we do so much more. We counsel, mentor, laugh, and cry with our students. We provide support for them during their high school career with us, and well after. Our staff is frequently invited to former students' weddings, baby showers, and even college graduations." For Schaaf, the most rewarding part of her teaching career is seeing her students walk across the stage at graduation. "Every one of our students has a different journey, with unique challenges that lead them to our program," she says. "When they finally receive their diploma, some representing their families for the first time, there is not a dry eye in the auditorium." The tough part is dealing with students who make bad choices for themselves. "It's hard to watch good teenagers make poor choices that will negatively affect their future," she says. "Although I keep long hours working at both jobs, I feel the time I spend both with my students and my wonderful clients keeps me feeling rejuvenated and always keeps me on my toes." Carrie Schaaf, nail tech In her other life: high school teacher NAILS (ISSN 0896-193x) (USPS 001-426) is published monthly, by Bobit Business Media, 3520 Challenger Street, Torrance, California 90503-1640. Periodicals postage paid at Torrance, California 90503-9998 and additional mailing ofces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Nails, P.O. Box 1067 Skokie, IL 60076-8068. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for address changes to take efect. Subscription Prices - United States $20 per year; Canada $57 per year; Foreign $87 per year. Single copy price - $5; Big Book - $40. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks to receive your first issue. Bobit Business Media reserves the right to refuse non-qualified subscriptions. Please address Editorial and Advertising correspondence to the Executive Ofces at 3520 Challenger Street Torrance, California 90503-1640 or online at www.nailsmag.com. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of Bobit Business Media. All statements made, although based on information believed to be reliable and accurate, cannot be guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission. Subscribers: If the Post Ofce alerts us that your magazine is undeliverable, we have no further obligation unless we receive a corrected address within 2 years. 210 | NAILS MAGAZINE | AUGUST 2013

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