Madison Park High School graduate Arthur Harris, co-owner of Salon Red and Spa (left), welcomed noted motivational speaker B. Nash McClam, Ph.D. (right) to Salon Red for their most recent Teacher Appreciation Retreat. The salon’s third and final teacher retreat of this school year will be held Sunday, May 20 from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. Those interested in more information about the retreat can call Salon Red at 617-267-1800. (Salon Red and Spa/Stephanie Hall photo)

Aida Luszcynska, a teacher at the Haynes Early Education Center, relaxes as she receives a pedicure at the 5th annual Salon Red and Spa Teacher Appreciation Retreat, held March 4 at Salon Red’s Newbury Street location. The popular event aims to give back to hardworking teachers with an afternoon of pampering. (Salon Red and Spa/Stephanie Hall photo)