Texas Barber & Cosmetology Educators 2025 Summer SPARK Conference

I have been in the Cosmetology Field since 1987. I took my cosmetology training while in high school, so I understand the "issues" that most of us are faced with. I working as a consultant to help bridge the gap that some students need to prepare for state board. I love getting students packed and ready for state board! I have found the key to successful packing. LESS IS BEST! I have managed to take some of the stress with packing away! If you pack the kits as a class it makes life simple! One time to get you stuff together!

Ida is a licensed cosmetologist and cosmetology educator with three decades' of industry experience. After successfully working in the salon for many years, Ida moved into education where she fulfilled many roles, including Admissions, Instructor, Financial Aid, Accreditation, and Director of Education over multiple campuses. Her wide range of knowledge has made her a well-rounded educator. She is also the recipient of the Nicholas F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year award.

Ida is a published author, having contributed to the revision of Milady Standard Cosmetology 14th Edition and Professional ... Read more

Greetings to all my fellow wonderful educators.  I have been educating in hair color for professional manufacturers for almost two decades. My passion is in helping understand the why and providing evidence and information to support the why.  Rooted in fundamentals, my passion is to deliver theory, technique, and process in a very articulate way that is easy to understand and actionable.

Kimberly (Avery) Moyers, a cosmetology educator, has worked in the hair industry for several major companies, like Matrix, Aquage, CHI, and Tammy Taylor Nails. She has been in the industry for 35 years as a salon
owner/stylist, a high school teacher, community college professor, and cosmetology program developer and founder. Kimberly is very passionate about training educators, professionals, and future professionals. She has developed fundamental to advanced curricula in coloring and cutting. She has also perfected the state board testing prep to take students well above the state average pass... Read more

We want to make known that there are higher quality tools available for your students that will fit within your limited budgets. Lets give our students a fighting chance with the necessary tools to go out and begin their journey to a successful career. That's exactly what they get with Blacksmith Blades. We have made it our mission to get our tools into the hands of the next generation; Tools they need to instill confidence into their craft and drive them to success. Our 5 piece Shear kits come with:

1 5.75 Professional Cutting Shear
1 32T Professional Thinning Shear
1 5.5 Cutting/Training Shear
1... Read more

Cosmetology Instructor
Past TDLR Cosmetology Advisory Board Member and Presiding Officer
Texas Education Agency (TEA) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Industry Advisory Council for Human Services.