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Xceptional Teen Magazine (XTM) is an educational literary print publication published monthly to engage, educate and empower teenagers from all walks of life. XTM provide teens with a voice while connecting them with partners, products and services that will assist them in making informed decisions. XTM is mostly written by teens for teens. Each edition of XTM feature real teens showcasing their talents and accomplishments with no celebrities on the covers except next-door teens, giving every teen the chance to become a star. XTM empower teens to speak up on the issues that matter to them and be advocates in their communities. Xceptional Teen Magazine is created to inspire every teen reader to reach for their dreams and fullest potential.    https://www.instagram.com/xceptionalteensnetwork/ https://www.facebook.com/XceptionalTeensNetwork/

When Pam Bertleson stepped off the plane, she was moved to tears. The people of Ouanaminthe, Haiti, had almost absolutely nothing. "The first thing you noticed was the smell of garbage piled everywhere, animals roaming everywhere, animal waste, human waste, and the dirty water of the river," Ms. Bertleson explained. Haiti is located 60 miles southeast of Cuba in the Caribbean Sea. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The average income is about $400 a year. The country is still devastated by the 2010 earthquake, and has frequent tropical storms. Bertleson, a fifth-grade teacher at Vacaville Christian School, traveled with a group of 12 people from her church, Crossroads Christian Church. They began their journey at an orphanage called Danita's Children.