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Julie Mead
President/Owner Mrs. Mead is very much a "hands on owner". You will find her in the classroom as well as on the clinic floor. Teaching is her passion. Mrs. Mead has been an educator for a number of years and can make the very complicated subjects seem simple and easy to understand. She also has the obvious "owner responsibilities" but her door is always open to students.
Mrs. Mead has spent a lot of time working with Opera Omaha so she brings a wealth of knowledge about stage and wigs to her educational repertoire. |
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Craig Mead
Vice President/Owner Mr. Mead is the author of the EQ STARS program. He and Mrs. Mead developed this program as the foundation of EQ School of Hair Design. Mr. Mead is passionate about doing things with quality and integrity so that everyone can work and learn in a professional atmosphere. His expertise is in business and finance.
Mr. Mead brings a wealth of knowledge derived from his experience in areas other than cosmetology. You will meet Mr. Mead the first week of school as he introduces the STARS program. |
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Carla Schoenbohm
Vice President Mrs. Schoenbohm will keep you on the road to success as you move through the different phases of your education. She has an office with an open door and students feel free to come and discuss their progress at school. Mrs. Schoenbohm is primarily responsible for our clinic area, which is the largest classroom. It is here that you as a student of EQ get hands on experience ranging from manicures, pedicures to highlights and perms.
Mrs. Schoenbohm plans promotions to help attract new clients and retain current clients to the school which makes EQ graduates ready for entry level positions in the salon. Mrs. Schoenbohm is also passionate about quality and is very committed to teaching and making your experience at EQ School of Hair Design an experience of which we can all be proud. |
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Linda Ring
Financial Aid Director Financial Aid can be difficult to understand, but Linda has a wealth of knowledge to help you with the process. She will help you complete your FASFA, explain the different elements of finacial aid and provide you with information during school and answer any questions you may have about your FA after you graduate. Her long time committment to EQ School of Hair Design as well as being a former graduate enables her to have a great deal of knowledge about cosmetology and what it takes to be a successful student. Her door is always open to help you as you move through the various phases of learning. |
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James Victor
Instructor As you move through the final hours of the cosmetology program, Mr. Victor will be there assisting you in finding the job of your dreams. He spends time visiting salons and working with owners to help meet the current needs of the work force. He will help you in the mentoring program as well as with employment interviews. Mr. Victor enjoys teaching all parts of cosmetology, particularly haircutting and people skills.
When you attend a class taught by Mr. Victor, you will not only learn, but have fun while learning. He has proven himself with his long term commitment to this industry and he says he is "living his dream" at EQ School of Hair Design. |
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Nicole Stoppel
Instructor Mrs. Stoppel's approach to teaching is calm, creative and consistent. She really enjoys the one on one with a student. She will take time to see you through the process. She teaches advanced classes as well as in our largest classroom, the clinic area.
As a previous salon owner, she brings knowledge that can only be gained by owning a salon. Ask her a question, she will give a calm and consistent answer. |
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Jamie Leaders
Admissions Advisor Mrs. Leaders will be here to help you START your career. She will spend time talking with you about the cosmetology field and help you with the paperwork necessary to enroll at EQ. She will visit highschools, career fairs and community events in and around the area. After you have enrolled Mrs. Leaders will help you as you go through your education at EQ. She is also a licensed instructor and has owned her own salon which enables her to have first hand knowledge of the education you will receive at EQ School of Hair Design. |
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Mandy Puterbaugh
Administrative Assistant As the administrative assistant, Ms. Puterbaugh plays an important role in EQ School of Hair Design. One of the most important parts of her job is computing student attendance and grades. Ms. Puterbaugh prepares a weekly print out for each student that keeps you abreast of your progress at EQ.
This helps students prepare and plan for their success at EQ. In addition to those duties she assists the management team with the traditional office duties. |
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Theresa Stairs
Receptionist Ms. Lachendro coordinates all activities that occur at the front desk. She will be there to schedule your first client as well as your last client before you graduate. She schedules your day.
She will help you keep on schedule when working in the largest classroom "the clinic floor". You will spend a week at the front desk learning how to run the front desk of a salon, which includes answering the phone, learning the point of sale program and of course customer service. She takes a straight forward approach and will be there to assist you in every way possible. |
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Jennifer Clark
Clinic Floor Supervisor Mrs. Clark is in charge of the largest classroom "The Clinic Floor". This is where you will put into practice everything you have learned in classroom work on the "public". Mrs Clark has owned her own salon which allows her to have first hand experience on what it takes to be successful behind the chair in a salon. She will share her knowledge with you and be there every step of the way.
She will be with you for your very first client and help you though the "nerves" and be there to help you celebrate you successes as you master new techniques. A constant smile, encouraging words and her enthusiasm for the industry will make you look forward to every new challenge you encounter in the largest classroom, "The Clinc Floor" |
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Julie Caricofe
Instructor Julie Caricofe -Students call her COACH !, She will be there in all phases of your learning, theory, advanced classes and in the largest classroom the clinic floor. She has worked behind the chair in salons and has gained extensive knowledge while working for a manufacturer. This knowledge and experience allows her to provide you with a current look into the industry as well a bring first hand knowledge into her classes. She is positive and encouraging and has a way of making complex subjects seem simple and easy to understand. |
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