My Other Life: 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.
by Judy Lessin
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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.
Life on the Farm: Originally a city girl, nail tech Suzanne Pelzer has been farming alongside her husband since 2007.
Kristen Powers, nail technician. In her other life: artist.
When her father nixed the idea of enrolling in beauty college, then- high school student Teresa King joined the drama club instead.
Laura Merzetti, salon owner. In her other life: scuba diver.
Claudia Iacovetto, salon owner. In her other life: biker
Gloria Clarke, salon owner. In her other life: novelist.
Harmonic Convergence: Nail tech Michelle Fajdiga is part of a trio that sings jazz, blues, rockabilly, and even a bit of rock.
The band Melissa McCullough sings in with her husband, who plays the guitar, has remained a constant in her life through job changes and a cross-country move.
Kriss Kiss, salon owner. In her other life: equestrian.