Our Team
Our team is here to help you succeed
Lorie Chadsey
Director & Esthetic/Spa Therapy Department Head & Instructor
“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for” – Oprah Winfrey
Shannon Burton
Director of Admissions
Establishing a career in the beauty industry was all I had ever envisioned for myself. Starting off at a young age of 11 cutting my families hair by was just the beginning. Graduating with my Cosmetology license in 1992 lead me on a wonderful journey in the beauty industry. Starting my career in a full day spa, then renting a station, becoming an Instructor and onto opening my own Cosmetology Academy in 2003.
I am very passionate about the beauty industry and the quality of life that it offers! The beauty industry brings opportunity for great financial, personal and educational growth to name just a few. Promoting this industry comes naturally to me, I enjoy talking about Cosmetology and encouraging others to be proud of their dreams within the beauty industry! It is an amazing opportunity to be in a position as the Director of Admissions at AOE! It is rewarding to help others fulfill their dreams within the BEST industry in the world!
“Do what you love, and the money will come!” -Oprah
Tony Ciprani
Hair Department Head & Instructor
Melinda Rose
Esthetic/Spa Therapy Instructor
I have had a successful career as an Esthetic/Spa Therapist for over 15 years. I have been fortunate to turn my experience and love of this industry into a teaching position with passionate students at the Academy of Excellence in Victoria, BC.
The first 6 years of my career were spent living in Banff, AB working at a beautiful boutique spa. The past 10 years of my career have been spent working at the Fairmont Willow Stream Spas in Banff, AB and Victoria, BC.
Educating my amazing students on how to make the world more beautiful, makes me proud!
“Beauty Begins the moment you decide to be yourself!” – Coco Chanel
The team at the Academy binds together like family. We are stronger together because we truly have caring hearts!
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