
Leah Tressler, Academy Director
Leah is a development coach providing encouragement and guidance to help students become constructive, successful professionals. Her winning formula for a results-driven education utilizes a combination of years of beauty industry success as a stylist, makeup artist, educator, lawyer and business development manager. Leah's goal is to meet each student's needs and objectives by providing a comprehensive curriculum taught by a team of successful, passionate instructors. Leah and her team empower and inspire through an engaging learning experience, preparing students to become the elite industry leaders of tomorrow. Interested in learning how Leah can help you get started on your beauty career plan?
CONTACT LEAH DIRECTLY AT:Contact@salonboutiqueacademy.com

Kathy Adkins, Registrar & Student Services Manager
Kathy is a licensed Senior Hair Removal Technician and recent graduate of Salon Boutique Academy's Esthetics program. Her background in office management and skincare, partnered with her experience as a former student, has put her in a position to fill the roll as liaison to our student body. When Kathy is not at the Academy, she is practicing her craft at a Med Spa in Frisco.

Juana Escalante, Financial Aid Director
Juana provides prospective and current students financial aid planning assistance. She has over a decade of financial experience, with more than six years specifically focused on student accounts and post-secondary financial planning. Juana is available to provide assistance and answer questions concerning financial aid options, qualifications for eligibility, and packaging. Contact her directly at:
CONTACT JUANA DIRECTLY AT:
jescalante@salonboutiqueacademy.com

Ana Alicia Sanchez Burdette, Alumni Career Services Manager
Ana Alicia manages career services and planning for students and alumni.
With decades of experience in the beauty industry, she offers a wide spectrum of methods, perspective and expertise. Ana Alicia enjoys and is inspired by the ever-changing aspects of our industry. She has utilized her experience to successfully mentor students in national competitions over the years.
The techniques and skills Ana Alicia shares with students at Salon Boutique Academy have been influenced by the training she has received from Jose Eber in Beverly Hills, Trevor Sorbie’s artistic team, Sassoon educators, makeup artist Maurice Stein of Cinema Secrets, and many others.
In her current role as Alumni Career Services Manager, Ana Alicia supports graduates in researching and preparing for employment opportunities.
Need career services support? Call her direct at:
972-965-4969
or email her at :
ana.sanchez@salonboutiqueacdemy.com

Kristina Malone, Instructor

Zendra Whitt, Instructor
Zendra has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years, 20 years of which have been as a licensed nail technician. Zendra grew up with family role-models in the industry and realized in fourth grade she too shared a passion for beauty. She loves educating and sharing her knowledge with students interested in making a positive impact on the nail industry. Her mission is to prepare well-trained, knowledgeable technicians who love the industry and find success in their career. If you too share a love for nails, Zendra looks forward to training you in the Manicurist program!

Lynae Merlino, Instructor

Briseida "Bri" Gomez, Instructor

Bahja Parker, Social Media Outreach & Instructor

Stephanie Sanchez, Enrollment Coordinator

LA Thomas, Instructor










