Meet our Instructors
 
 

Board Members (Institutional Officers)
Michele Forstner—CEO
Vincent Tran—CFO
Alica Bartels—COO

Our faculty is a skilled team of experienced instructors with knowledge of contemporary and classic techniques.  Our instructors have met program-licensing requirements (manager license and instructor license) and are well trained as they have been teaching in this field for over 10 years.

Michelle Forstner: Manager and Instructor

  • Director of a Paul Mitchell Partner School, Twin City campus
  • 15 years experience in the field of Cosmetology excelling in team leadership and business development

Alica Bartels:  Manager and Instructor

  • Learning Leader Advisor of a Paul Mitchell Partner School, Twin City campus
  • 10 years experience in the field of Cosmetology excelling in curriculum development and team leadership

Michele Delisle: Business Manager and Instructor

  • 3 years experience in the field of Esthiology
  • 2 years experience in the field of Cosmetology including Salon Management
  • 9 years experience Retail Merchandising, Management and Business
  • University of Wisconsin- Stout, Suma Cum Laude, 2001
  • Nova Academy of Cosmetology graduate with honors, 2006
 

Ann Morehouse: Instructor

  • Learning Leader Advisor of a Paul Mitchell Partner School, Twin City campus
  • 26 years experience specialized in haircutting and salon management

Louie Watters: Instructor

  • Retail and Clinic Floor Specialist of a Paul Mitchell Partner School, Twin City campus
  • 15 years experience specialized in cutting, color, nails and salon management

Pam Mickow: Instructor

  • 26 years industry experience coupled with 8 years salon management

Sarah Marsh

Gabrielle Forstner: Admissions & Student Services Leader
Graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato

  • Deans List
  • Cum Laude
  • Major: History
  • Minor in International Business with a Sales/Marketing Emphasis
  • Special training in Public Relations