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Meet Michael Gustafson of Atlas Academy
Michael and Iara Gustafson started Atlas Academy in September of 2018 (then known as Dracut Children’s House) for their son Kash, who was one-and-a-half at the time.
Prior to that, Michael was a Kindergarten teacher for four years in Dracut. During his time there, he earned a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and he tutored students on the side in all grades up through high school.
One day, in June of 2018, Michael submitted his resignation letter to his principal, and drove down the street to sign a lease with the building owner at 112 Sladen St. in Dracut.
It was a big leap, but Michael and Iara were willing to risk it all to build a school for their son.
They started in an empty building with no students; and now they are in their third year with 4 classrooms and over 60 students ranging from toddler up through 3rd grade.
Looking forward, they will continue to grow and add grades each year up through high school.
Meet Jodie MacDonald of Nature's Way Holistic Health
Jodie MacDonald loves to educate clients on the importance of natural health. Through the practice of Energy Healing, Jodie has been able to help people with chronic illnesses such as ALS an Cancer, and also help people with detoxification and weight loss the healthy way by changing lifestyle.
"I help the people using nutrition advice, herbal therapy and energy work. I specialize in chronic and acute illness. I have a Ph.D. in holistic health and use many of the modalities in holistic health. I am Reiki I and II certified as well as use advanced healing energy techniques for stress management and pain. I also do Aromatouch technique and ear coning, as well as life coaching."
Education is key to health and wellness, connecting mind and body for better life. Jodie offers several classes to help you on this journey. Classes include Energy work, Meditation for Kids, as well as health challenges and more."
Meet Patrice Brymner, Mediator and Collaborative Family Law Attorney
Patrice Brymner (she/her) has over 20 years experience and specializes exclusively in family dispute resolution.
She is committed to peaceful, client-centered approaches.
Patrice is a leader in the Massachusetts dispute resolution community. She is Vice President of Education and Training for the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. She presents/organizes advanced training workshops on several practice skills topics, including:
- Best Practices for Virtual Mediation/Collaborative Practice
- The Role Dignity in Dispute Resolution
- The Reality and Challenges of Addiction in Divorce Cases
Located in Acton and Southborough, MA, Mediation and Collaborative Divorce services help clients to stay out of court with a confidential consultation to learn more about out-of-court, client-centered divorce options.
Have You Met My Friend Tami Dristiliaris of the Law Offices of Tami M. Dristiliaris, LLC
The Law Offices of Tami M. Dristiliaris is dedicated to the needs of clients in providing competent, caring and compassionate legal representation in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, Divorce, Family Law (Child Support, Alimony, Child Custody, Contempt and Modification hearings) Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Probate, Housing Court, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Grandparent Visitation, Civil Litigation, and other matters.
Attorney Tami M. Dristiliaris is a Suffolk University Law School graduate, cum laude, and also a Registered Nurse for over 38 years. She has a vast amount of life experience as a Wife, Mother, Grandmother. She has won many awards as an attorney including Women of Justice, Superlawyer Rising Stars, MCC 2010 Alumni of the Year... Tami is also a Notary Public, Commissioner of Deeds in NH, Justice of the Peace.