Our educators have many years of hands-on experience in the subjects they teach at our East Bay Location in California.
JD Academy pursues educators who are currently active in the industry. They bring their real-life experience to the classroom.
Our educators strive to provide up-to-date information along with access to the latest technology. We design our curriculum to help make you marketable to future employers, not just to sit for an exam.
Janet D. Paradiso
President
Admissions Director
Elayne Becker
Executive Director Teacher Trainer
Author Licensed Cosmetologist
Ten years with JD Academy
Nancy Reyes
Financial Aid Director
Licensed Cosmetologist & Barber
De’Ahna “Dee” Turner Campus Director
Claudia Zelaya
Student Service Registrar
Lillian Denmead-Miller
Esthetician Educator
Licensed Esthetician
Milady Master Educator
Ten years with JD Academy
Belinda Gomez
Cosmetology Educator
Licensed Cosmetologist
Milady Master Educator
Ten years with JD Academy
Bernadine “Bernie” Tatum
Esthetician Educator
Licensed Cosmetologist
Milady Trailblazer Master Educator
Vessela “Vessie” Iordanova
Cosmetology Instructor
Licensed Cosmetologist
Milady Trailblazer Advanced Master Educator
JD Academy Alumnus
Enga Norton
Cosmetology Educator
Licensed Cosmetologist
Milady Master Educator
Karina Revuelta
Cosmetology Educator
Licensed Cosmetologist & Barber
Milday Master Educator
Josette Jelveh
Specialty Educator
Licensed Cosmetologist
Editorial Stylist
Ten years with JD Academy
Katie Quintana
Office Manager
Substitute Esthetician Educator
Licensed Esthetician
JD Academy Alumnus
Shirley Negron
Esthetician Educator
Spa Manager
Licensed Esthetician
Nicole “Nicky” Valencia
Admissions Representative
Licensed Cosmetologist
JD Academy Alumnus
Jennifer Matthews
Esthetician Educator
Nurse
Licensed Esthetician
Denise Gaston
Esthetician Educator
Licensed Esthetician
Milady Trailblazer Master Educator
Aubrie Calico
Esthetician Educator
Licensed Esthetician
Cosmetology Instructor
Karen Alvarez
Website Design
Social Media
Micheala Paradiso
Inventory Control
Guest Services
BA Environmental Science
Amelia McCutcheon
Guest Services
Licensed Cosmetologist
Linda Bertaut
Substitute Esthetician Educator
Licensed Esthetician
Reiki Master
Nine years with JD Academy
Maddy Mittone
Guest Services
Ian Summers Information Technology Lead
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