The Philadelphia Team
Jackie is a graduate of the American Beauty Academy and loves the fashion and beauty industry. She is passionate about the school and the students’ success.
A great day for her is hearing a student, on the day of their graduation, talk about how completing those 1250 hours was the greatest achievement of their life and how they are moving on to become the greatest success they can possibly be.Jackie Jopling | Academy Director
Kelly is a graduate of Temple University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education. After teaching in the Philadelphia School District she realized she wanted more. She always had a strong desire to be a part of the world of cosmetology. With that in mind, she enrolled and soon graduated from her cosmetology and teachers course. She has served in all capacities from teaching to financial aid to office administration and admissions. Kelly relates well to prospective students because she still remembers the excitement she felt upon starting her new career path.
She is knowledgeable about not only admissions but the skills and business of cosmetology. Kelly is a former State Board Exam proctor, and has served on the advisory board for a public arts and technology center and is an active member of the National Cosmetology Educators Association. “Your only limitation is lack of imagination.”Kelly Geria | Financial Aid Advisor
Natascha began her career as a hairstylist in 1984. In 1992 she joined the management team of a national hair salon franchise. Her experience over the years includes being part of a National Design Team, holding a position as an Artistic Director, and also owning her own salon.
Natascha joined our team in 2011 as an Instructor to fulfill her dream of sharing her skills, experiences and knowledge of the beauty industry with others. She is honored and privileged to have become a part of the Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy team and is looking forward to continuing to excel in a profession that she loves.Natasha Vega | Lead Instructor
Diane graduated from the teachers’ program at a local cosmetology school in 1988. She then went on to teach there from 1989 until 1993. In 1992, she began her career with a national hair salon, won manager of the year out of 10 salons and remained with them for 15 years. Currently, she works as a barber in a local salon.
In 2010, she started a new chapter of her life when she began teaching. Diane is very proud of her heritage. As an American Indian, she travels with her family to various Pow-Wows. She loves to plant flowers and spend time with her 3 grandchildren who live in New York.Diane Mosca | Instructor
