Principals
Daniel Pritchard
Director of Education
Daniel Pritchard, currently the co-owner of Daniel Christopher Salon has been leading change in the beauty industry for more than 30 years. As an entrepreneur, Daniel has developed five successful salons and has built his business acumen with strengths in leadership and community engagement. He has created new beauty concepts and has instilled them into other hair stylists as a platform educator across Europe and North America, and has judged numerous hair styling competitions. Daniel works to challenge the status quo of beauty education and create career opportunities for new stylists by sharing knowledge and providing responsible leadership.
Awards & Achievements
- Established five successful hair salons
- Global salon award nominee two consecutive years
- Recognized for top retail sales in Western Canada five consecutive years
- Platform Artist
- Journeyperson Hairstylist Certification, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trades Certification Commission
Candyce Fiessel
Director of Operations
Candyce Fiessel is Richards Beauty College graduate and the owner and operator of Shear Escape Salon and Spa, founded in 2005 in Regina, SK. Candyce has achieved success as business professional and visionary, with a commitment to education, leadership & mentorship. She is a founding director for Saskatchewan Fashion Week, through which she is inspired to build and sustain Saskatchewan’s creative industries in design, beauty and cooperative imagination. Candyce Attended the Salon Summit Business College in Tampa, FL, becoming an industry leader, incorporating Summit’s cutting-edge business model into Saskatchewan’s salon industry. Candyce is also an advocate for empowering and mentoring women, with initiatives that benefit and engage the community.
Awards & Achievements
- 2011, Founding Director, Saskatchewan Fashion Week
- 2009 Dale Carnegie Leadership for Managers Award
- 2007 YWCA Young Women of Distinction Award
- 2006 Paragon Award-Young Entrepreneur of the Year nomination
- 2003, Red Seal Journeyperson Hairstylist Certification, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trades Certification Commission
Hairstyling & Barbering Education Team
Siobhan Loos
Creative Advanced Design & Color Educator
Beginning her career as a Richards Beauty College alumni in 1985, Siobahn has 30 years of industry experience! She has been an educator for 18 years at Richards Beauty College and a competition mentor for Skills Canada Saskatchewan for 14 years. She is considered to be a Hairdressing Expert by the National Technical Committee of Skills Canada.
Awards & Achievements
Gena Kropinak
Basic Design & Hair Cutting Educator
Gena began her career as a Richards Beauty College Alumni in 1994. She worked behind the chair for 17 years. “I wanted to share my passion for the industry with others.” She was give the opportunity to become an educator at Richards Beauty College in 2011. Gena spent two years mentoring under Carol Scott & Siobhan Loos.
Carol Scott was an educator at Richards for 30 years, in which she taught both men’s & women’s haircutting techniques. Carol attended many Cicilia Leatherberry advanced haircutting classes, was a Platinum Master Judge & a trainer for Skills Canada.
Under the mentorship of Carol & Siobhan, Gena was groomed to teach texture, design & haircutting. She now shares her wealth of knowledge with her students in her current role as The Style Academy’s 101 Hairstyling program.
Gena has taken advanced design & colour classes from Redken Educators Jorge Jaio & Sean Godard. She is a Wella accredited senior colour specialist, as well as a waxing technician. Gena holds her Red Seal Journey Person and is The Style Academy’s Academic Advisor.
“As an Educator I am committed to helping each of my students achieve success. Teaching 101 skills to my students can be challenging for them at first, but watching them grow as they journey through their program is amazing! This is a very rewarding industry, but it takes a lot of hard work and determination."
In the end, I want my students to think to themselves, "because of you, I never gave up."
Halima Alli
Floor Educator for Guest Services
Halima began her career at the Vidal Sassoon Academy for Advanced Cut & Colour in Toronto, but her passion for hair really started at 12, when she was already doing hair extensions and braiding. Halima has been in the industry for 9 years and recently became a co-owner of MillionHairs Salon last year. She is always furthering her education by taking advanced classes and volunteering for fashion shows and photo shoots. Halima earned her first award while attending school; she won 1st place at the National Wella Young Protege Fantasy Competition and since then, has won multiple awards at the ABA Competitions. Halima specializes in hair extensions and ethnic hair care and facilitates these classes at Richards Beauty College.
Lauren Henning
Floor Educator for Guest Services
Lauren Henning is a Journeyman & Inter-Provincially licensed stylist in both Saskatchewan and British Columbia since 1999. In May 2016, her passion for the industry inspired her to open "Driving with Scissors", an "everything hair" service that comes to your home making getting a haircut quick, easy and convenient. It‘s ideal for those that don’t want or can’t do the salon environment. Since opening the business, Lauren has expanded to more than just in home. She now regularly goes to both Regina hospitals & Wascana Rehabilitation Center to cut hair for the patients there.
"I believe that making your client look good on the outside, goes hand in hand with making them happy and comfortable and matching how they feel on the inside. A haircut can make anyone feel better, regardless of their situation."
Lauren strives to always give her students her very best and teach them that confidence is key in learning. "With the right attitude, anyone can learn anything!"
Jenny Kleefeld
Colour, Design & Floor Educator for Guest Services
Jenny has been involved in creative industries for as long as she can remember! From playing piano for large crowds to competing in visual art competitions, Jenny has always had a passion for all things creative.
Jenny was drawn to a career as a Hairstylist as it is an industry where she can combine artistic and creative abilities. “I have an innate drive to create. Working in the industry gives me an outlet to be creative and earn an income, while I do something I enjoy. I feel passionate about helping other creative individuals, such as myself, find an outlet for their creativity.”
Jenny finds it very rewarding to be able to help her clients look & feel their best! Jenny feels very fortunate to have worked under & with so many great stylists over the years.
“My canvas has become the guest. My paints have become colour & makeup. My love of sculpture translates into my hair cutting & design.”
Myrna Hastings
Floor Educator for Guest Services
Not only is Myrna one of our fabulous part-time Hair Instructors, she is also a co-owner of MillionHairs Salon in Regina. She has been in the industry for 9 years and has been a Journeymen Hairstylist for 5. Myrna has won 11 awards – 6 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze at ABA and other hair competitions and even won the 2014 National Cup in Toronto! Myrna’s experience with events like Saskatchewan Fashion Week and her continuous training in Montreal and Las Vegas allow her to help students prepare for new trends in the industry. She also facilitates ombre hair colour classes at Richards Beauty College.
“I specialize in color and extension services and love to share my knowledge and passion with my students on the salon floor!”
Angela Braden
Floor Educator for Guest Services
Angela, a Richards Beauty College Alumni, is a Red Seal Journeyperson hairstylist with over 12 years of industry experience. She has taken Redken, Joico, and Matrix classes as well as additional styling training. After 8 years of working in Regina, Angela moved east to Toronto, where she worked as a colourist in a salon specializing in ethnic hair.
“I believe the key to success is leaving your comfort zone. Hair is my passion. I love working on a diverse clientele with different hair textures. I feel blessed that I am able to share my talent and passion with the students at The Style Academy.”
Sherylee Vervalcke
Floor Educator for Guest Services
Sherylee was born and raised in Regina, and completed her cosmetology course in March of 2003. Her interest in beauty and fashion started at a young age, constantly changing her own hairstyles. Sherylee has always believed that continuing her education is the key to longevity and success in this industry. Over the past 13 years she has taken a variety of continuing education courses from advanced colour classes, formal styles, makeup artistry, public speaking, management and precision cutting. Her defining moment was in 2005 when she participated in a 5 day hands on course at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Toronto, Ontario.
In 2006 Sherylee showed her commitment to her industry by receiving her Journeyman certificate and hopes to one day be an adjudicator for Journeyman exams here in Saskatchewan.
In 2015 Sherylee joined the team at Shear Escape Salon & Spa which later evolved into her becoming a Managing Shareholder in 2009. This new journey lead her on a path to learn more about leadership and business which started with a Dale Carnegie Leadership course.
"From my first day of cosmetology school it has been a dream of mine to help educate students that share my passion for this industry. I am excited to get this opportunity in a top education facility like The Style Academy."
Alison Borowko
Floor Educator for Guest Services
Alison is the owner and operator of The Room Hair Design as well as a Journeyperson Hairstylist. She was born and raised in Regina, SK and completed her cosmetology schooling in June of 2008 at Richard’s Beauty College.
The Room is a well known salon in Regina in the heart of The Cathedral Village and was founded in April of 1986. Alison took over ownership in September of 2014.
Throughout her career Alison has invested countless hours into additional education both for her creative side and business side, with the business side of things truly standing out as her most favourite aspect. She has attended Leadership and Management training through Dale Carnegie, The Schwarzkopf ASK Academy, and Qnity for Aveda. Not to mention countless courses and classes in hair cutting and colouring through Schwarzkopf, Aveda and Redken. Alison believes strongly in fostering the growth of the industry and building strong, career focused hair stylists, through mentorship, education and drive for both herself and her employees.
Her most favourite part of her job behind the chair, is transforming people with a new hair cut and colour. “The opportunity to connect with my guests, put a smile on their face and raise their self confidence in just a hair appointment is what keeps me going everyday.”
Joe Duarte
Floor Educator for Guest Services
The Style AcademySpa & Makeup Education Team
Heidi Reavie
Advanced Esthetics Educator
Heidi is an MC College Alumni, has been internationally educated in skin detoxification, body treatments, and retail operations and is a Certified Educator through the National Association of Career Colleges. She has worked as a Senior Esthetics Educator at MC College and an Assistant Manager for the five star spa; Jaula Spa at the Grand Hyatt Doah. Throughout her career, Heidi has been recognized as Employee of the Month for 3 consecutive months, has held 3 contracts with Carnival Cruise Lines and achieved highest retail sales out of 24 Carnival Ships.
Heidi’s extensive training and work experience allows her to to offer the highest quality training to new Esthetic students entering the spa industry!
Andrea Olah
Advanced Esthetics Educator
Andrea Olah, a graduate of Toronto’s Edith Serei International School of Aesthetics has been a practicing Esthetician for 27-years. Andrea has worked in Regina, Toronto and, most recently, in Winnipeg where she operated her own highly successful aesthetics studio for over 18 years. She is passionate about staying current with the latest in treatments, tools technology and professional development, which has led her to complete numerous certification courses and earn a diploma from The International Dermal Institute. Andrea is an ingredient guru, and has made it her mission to understand all of the ingredients in the products she employs and recommends, which means she can determine, which is the best to target specific skin issues. She knows what an ingredient can do and, just as important, what it can’t do.
Andrea is dedicated to the beauty industry and is eager to share her knowledge, skill and passion. "It gives me a great sense of personal satisfaction to take on this awesome responsibility of sharing what I have learned with the next generation of aestheticians. I’m especially grateful to be doing it here, back home in Regina and at The Style Academy."
Leanne Brown
Advanced Nail Tech Educator
Leanne Brown is a Richards Alumni, graduating in 2003 from Cosmetology, Advanced Esthetics & Nails. Leanne is a creator, designer, innovative trendsetting nail artist and self proclaimed “Nail Nerd”. Having worked in the industry for more than 13 years, Leanne is trained in many gel and acrylic lines. Being recognized by the nail community, many of her couture looks have been published in Nail magazines. Leanne continues to grow as a nail artist by updating her education and staying on top of new products and techniques.
“I am so excited to dedicate my time to contemporary design & art through the wonderful nail industry. I have high hopes of sharing my passion and love of creativity through the art of nail design. I have the ability to think outside the box and bring knowledge of the industry in every aspect from, helping students acquire the technical, creative and work ethic skills they need to be successful nail techs & entrepreneurs in the workplace.”
Ginette Hall Educator
Make-up Artistry
Freelance Makeup Artist, Ginette Hall, was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan and has been working as a Makeup Artist for the past 8 years. She first began her journey in makeup with MAC Cosmetics where she fell in love with the world of beauty. Ginette pursued her passion in Vancouver, British Columbia where she attended Blanche MacDonald graduating from the Global Makeup Artist Diploma program with honours. Ginette had many exciting opportunities while in Vancouver including doing makeup for the Vancouver Housewives series. After completing her education, she returned home and continued her career with MAC cosmetics and soon grew to become the Retail Manager with over 7 years retail experience. Ginette has had many opportunities through the company such as doing makeup for Tanya Kim and Ben Mulroney of eTalk Canada. She worked on the Junos with musical artists like Metric, The Dragonettes, and The Sheep Dogs to name the a few. She was also chosen to do Melanie Berry‘s makeup, the CEO of the Junos. Ginette’s work can be found in Chatlaine and PINK magazines. In November 2015, Ginette leaped, full force into the freelance world. Fashion is Ginette’s passion! She had the opportunity to assist at Saskatchewan Fashion Week in 2013 and was a Key Makeup Artist in 2014 and 2016. She can also be seen doing makeup for bridal, tv and film as well as body painting. Educating others is important in Ginette’s career and has now joined The Style Academy as a makeup educator.
Jessica Luther Educator
Make-up Artistry
A professional makeup artist and educator, Jessica was trained at North America’s leading makeup academy, Complections College of Makeup Art and Design (CMU) in Toronto. While in Toronto, Jessica pursued freelance makeup artistry while furthering her skills working retail cosmetics. With over 8 years experience in the world of beauty, she has worked for internationally renowned companies MAC Cosmetics and Revlon Canada and is currently a Professional Makeup Artist and Education Trainer with Smashbox Cosmetics Canada, the fastest expanding brand under the Estee Lauder Group of Companies. In 2017 Jessica launched Luther Beauty Database, the solution for her two passions: makeup and education. LBD serves to provide elevated makeup services and lessons to clients and pros alike.
Presently finishing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Jessica is passionate about learning the science of how each ingredient in a product works. Taking her product knowledge expertise further, Jessica wishes to pursue cosmetic chemistry and is looking forward to sharing her newfound knowledge with clients and students. Jessica is also enthusiastic about her community. This year she participated in Catwalk for Water, a runway fashion show to raise funds and awareness for WaterAid, put on by AVEDA salons of Regina. She’s also excited to be working backstage with the makeup artistry team for Saskatchewan Fashion week 2017.
Jessica’s area of expertise is retail, product knowledge, and artistry training. She is delighted to bring her experience and knowledge to the students of TSA and looks forward to shaping their skills and aspirations as artists.
Fashion Education Team
Support Staff
Janis Procyk
Salon Coordinator & Fashion Design Educator
Janis grew up in Fillmore, SK and went on to attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Lethbridge and later a Diploma in Fashion Design from the Blanche Macdonald Centre in Vancouver, BC. Janis has worked for a number of years as an event coordinator and manager at a variety of non profit organizations in both Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Since moving back to Regina, Janis has been heavily involved in the local fashion industry where she worked as an assistant designer and pattern drafter at Dean Renwick Design studio in addition to launching and managing her own label, Prahsik. Janis launched Prahsik in 2014 and has since shown full clothing collections in a variety of fashion shows across Western Canada. Prahsik’s design portfolio includes tailored and sophisticated ready-to-wear clothing collections as well as bespoke designs as requested by clients.
Awards & Achievements
2013, Overall Achievement Award – Blanche Macdonald Centre
2014, Fast Forward Emerging Designer Award – Saskatchewan Fashion Week
Cydney Frank
Marketing & Communications
Cydney Frank is an honours graduate of the Alberta College of Art and Design’s Bachelor of Design / Photography program. As a creative mind and award winner photographer, Cydney has always had a passion for the beauty industry, having worked as a beauty expert in boutiques.
Cydney has won photography awards and had her work featured on Applied Art’s magazine cover. Over the years her passions have led her to a world of graphic design and communications. After interning at The MacKenzie Art Gallery, she was able to secure a position on their Communications team.
Upon joining the TSA team Cydney facilitated the visual rebrand of Richards Beauty College to what TSA is today.
"I love the energy at The Style Academy and the opportunities for collaboration. Being a photographer, these professionals are who help bring ideas to life, and I love when students are able to experience that!"
Jadi Engele
Admission & Sales
Jadi Engele, born and raised in Regina, a University of Regina Paul J. Hill School of Business student, joined the TSA team in 2017. With a strong background in luxury goods sales and marketing, paired with her passion for networking, Jadi is putting her knowledge to work in our new Admissions and Sales department. Through salon visits and school tours, Jadi is able to share the opportunities that The Style Academy offers to new students, current industry professionals, and service guests.
Jadi is trained as a Certified Eyelash Technician and understands the career potential that is available through continuing education. Jadi has grown her own education through the
Dale Carnegie Leadership Management Training, and a Public Relations Certificate from the University of Regina. Contact Jadi today to discuss education opportunities and find a class that compliments your skills! admissions@styleacademy.ca
“I am excited to be joining a team that is making a difference in the lives of business minded, creative individuals looking to make the most out of life.”
