About the Program
This program will help shape students' ability to create and design using hair, skin and nails as a creative medium. In a true-to-life salon environment, students will learn theories and techniques in hair cutting and styling, manicures, perms, facials, as well as record keeping and business practices for entrepreneurs.
Instructors
Ms. Latoya Browder
Latoya.Browder@gcpsk12.org
Cosmetology is my passion! I love the industry and am forever growing and learning. I received my Bachelor's Degree at Illinois State University and immediately went into the classroom. Next on my journey I ventured into corporate America where I worked as an Auto Claim Representative at State Farm Insurance. I always loved teaching and I never stopped doing hair and make up. For the past several years, here at Maxwell HS, I have had the pleasure of merging two careers I adore most, cosmetology and teaching. I plan on being here for a long time. I do it for the students. I aspire to teach them everything I know of this industry, as well as how to be productive citizens in society. I believe in encouraging people down a path they love and enjoy. This is my mission as a cosmetology teacher at Maxwell HS of Technology.
Background:
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Certified Teacher
- Bachelor of Science: Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction
- Certified Lash Technician
- Hair Stylist, Make up Artist and Beauty Consultant
Mrs. Janice Loyd
Janice.Loyd@gcpsk12.org
Mrs. Loyd is a licensed Cosmetologist and licensed instructor of Cosmetology. She owned and operated a salon in Tennessee prior to her teaching career. She has been a Licensed Cosmetologist for over 38 years and an instructor for 26 years. In 1992 she began her teaching profession at DeKalb Technical College at the Clarkston campus and taught there for six years. She taught at Lanier Technical College in Gainesville for one year. Mrs. Loyd was hired as a Cosmetology instructor at Maxwell High School of Technology in 1998 and enjoys helping students in their transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Mrs. Loyd studied at Georgia State University in Atlanta and obtained a teaching certificate for secondary education in cosmetology.
Mrs. Loyd is an advisor for SkillsUSA at Maxwell High School, she has mentored many students for state and national competitions, and also has chaired the state SkillsUSA Nail Care competition. As a periodic secretary for the Maxwell Cosmetology Advisory Committee she stays in constant contact with local salon owners and cosmetology schools who, in turn, provide support for classroom instruction and competitions. Mrs. Loyd also participated in developing the state curriculum currently being taught in cosmetology.
Mrs. Loyd enjoys taking students to hair shows and competitions including the International Hair Symposium in New York City. She has accompanied students to National SKILLSUSA competition where student placed 1st in Esthetics and qualified to compete in World Competition July 2015. Two other students also competed in both hair and nail competitions and placed 15th and 22nd in the nation. Since then many students have placed in both Region and State SkillsUSA hair, nail and esthetics competitions.
Awards and recognition: Maxwell High School Teacher of the Year 2013-2014.
Mrs. Christine Hinton
Chris.Hinton@gcpsk12.org
Cosmetology is my passion! I knew the beauty industry was for me when I taught myself how to do my own acrylic nails at age 14! I am originally from the Pacific Northwest by way of California and have lived in Gwinnett County for 25 years. I have been a licensed Master Cosmetologist for 21 years and a cosmetology educator for 4 years. Prior to my time at Maxwell, I was the Admissions Director and educator at Keune Academy by 124 and had the pleasure to recruit and teach Maxwell HS graduates at the post-secondary level. I have been on Maxwell HS's advisory board for 5 years and have served as a SkillsUSA judge. I am an American board-certified hair colorist and extensionist, natural curl advocate, lash tech and certified in microblading. My motto, in the classroom, is to make learning fun through rigorous education with humor every day. I have two children; an 18-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son, a fur baby named Loola, and I love to travel and cook in my spare time. My advice to my students is to meet as many people as you can, learn by doing, and don't be afraid to try new things and make mistakes.
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