Theresa is the day Intro to Nails Educator at the St. Pete Campus. She has been a licensed Cosmetologist for 44 years and has been part of the AIB team for almost 3 years! To her, the most rewarding part of being an educator is that she enjoys touching the lives of students, seeing them grow and develop their skills along with gaining the confidence to become successful in the industry.

When it comes to the beauty industry, Theresa says she loves the creativity and that it is an ever-changing field that provides people with the confidence and inspiration to succeed!

Theresa holds certificates and training through various beauty brands such as Goldwell, Redken, Matrix, Schwarzkopf, Pivot Point, Design Essentials, Creative Nails, OPI, and more! She has trained students for the OMC Hairworld Competition, participated in Dale Carnegie Leadership Training, and was even a co-writer on a Cosmetology textbook.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, going to the beach, swimming, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Two of her quotes to live by: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt and “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” -Lao Tzu

We appreciate Theresa’s commitment to the success of our future professionals that she provides every day, along with her motivating attitude towards EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE! We Thank You!